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BFK1210A46060 - 3P CONTACTOR 12 5KVAR 460V 60HZ
MPN: BFK1210A46060
Special Price
£70.30
£58.58
Regular Price
£117.16
Why Choose the BFK1210A46060?
Lovato’s BFK1210A46060 is a contactor for power factor correction with an AC control circuit, engineered for reliable capacitor switching in low-voltage systems. It delivers 12.5kvar at 400V and features an AC coil rated 460VAC 60Hz. The 3-pole design includes integrated limiting resistors and a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact. Flexible installation is supported with screw fixing or 35mm DIN rail mounting.
Built for durability and safety, the BFK12 series contactor offers Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV and Ith 28 A. It boasts a mechanical life of 20000000 cycles and operates from -50 to 70 °C up to 3000 m altitude. Conforms to IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA equivalents, with a Sustainability certification—ideal for dependable, standards-compliant power factor correction.
Key Benefits
- Reliable capacitor switching for power factor correction applications
- 12.5kvar at 400V to suit common LV capacitor banks
- 460VAC 60Hz coil for consistent AC control performance
- Integrated limiting resistors reduce inrush during capacitor energisation
- 3-pole construction with built-in 1NO auxiliary contact
- Screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting for easy installation
- High insulation and impulse withstand: Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV
- Wide operating range, -50 to 70 °C, 3000 m altitude
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: 428 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 BFK1210A46060 contactor with integrated limiting resistors
- Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact
- Manufacturer datasheet and documentation
- Protective factory packaging
Applications
- Power factor correction capacitor switching at 400 V, up to 12.5kvar
- Low-voltage PFC panels using an AC control circuit
- Industrial and commercial control assemblies requiring 3-pole contactors
- Installations needing screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting
- Projects requiring compliance with IEC/EN/BS 60947 standards
Frequently Asked Questions
What coil voltage and frequency does the BFK1210A46060 use?
The coil is rated 460 VAC at 60 Hz for the AC control circuit.
What is the IEC operational power at 400 V?
It is rated 12.5kvar IEC operational power at 400 V.
What auxiliary contacts are included?
It includes a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact as standard.
How can this contactor be mounted?
It supports screw mounting or 35 mm DIN rail installation.
Which standards does it conform to?
It conforms to IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA equivalents.
Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate all power, follow applicable standards, and verify ratings, temperatures, and altitude limits before use.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BFK1210A46060 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Barcode | 8013975163238 |
| Coil Voltage | 460V |
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