BFK1210A22060 - 3P CONTACTOR 12 5KVAR 220V 60HZ

Why Choose the BFK1210A22060?

The Lovato BFK1210A22060 is a contactor for power factor correction with AC control circuit, engineered for reliable capacitor switching in three-phase systems. Delivering 12.5 kvar at 400 V, it features a 3-pole design, a 220 VAC 60 Hz coil and a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact. Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplifies panel integration across industrial and commercial PFC applications.

Built to the BFK12 designation, this unit offers Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV and Ith 28 A, supporting robust PFC stages. A mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles and an operating range from -50 to 70 °C suit demanding environments up to 3000 m altitude. Conformity with IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA equivalents, underpins dependable performance and safety.

Key Benefits

• 12.5 kvar at 400 V suits common capacitor bank ratings.
• 3-pole configuration enables balanced three-phase power factor correction.
• Including limiting resistors for dedicated power factor correction duty.
• 220 VAC 60 Hz coil fits standard control supplies.
• Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact simplifies monitoring and interlocking.
• Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting speeds installation.
• High insulation rating Ui 690 V enhances electrical safety margin.
• Mechanical life 20,000,000 cycles supports long service intervals.

Technical Specification

• Product type designation: BFK12
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
• Ith (IEC): 28 A
• Terminal tightening torque: 1.5 to 1.8 Nm
• Weight: 406 g
• Mechanical life: 20000000 cycles
• Operating temperature: -50 to 70 °C
• Storage temperature: -60 to 80 °C
• Max altitude: 3000 m
• Pollution degree: 3

What’s Included

• Lovato BFK1210A22060 contactor unit
• Integrated limiting resistors
• Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact
• AC coil, 220 VAC 60 Hz

Applications

• Low-voltage power factor correction capacitor banks up to 12.5 kvar at 400 V
• Industrial and commercial PFC panels and distribution boards
• Three-phase capacitor switching in MCCs and switchboards
• Retrofits and upgrades of existing power factor correction stages
• OEM capacitor bank assembly and panel building

Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate all power sources before work, adhere to applicable standards, and operate strictly within the stated ratings and environmental limits.