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BFK1810A02460 - 3P CONTACTOR 15KVAR 24V 60HZ
MPN: BFK1810A02460
Special Price
£65.54
£54.62
Regular Price
£109.25
Why Choose the BFK1810A02460?
Optimise your capacitor bank switching with the Lovato BFK1810A02460 contactor for power factor correction. SKU BFK1810A02460 features an AC control circuit with a 24VAC 60Hz coil and includes limiting resistors for dependable PFC operation. This 3‑pole device delivers 15kvar at 400V and provides a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact. Flexible installation is supported via screw terminals or 35mm DIN rail mounting, simplifying integration into new builds and retrofits.
Engineered to rigorous standards, the BFK18 series contactor carries Ui 690V, Uimp 6kV and Ith 32A ratings, with a mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles. It operates from -50 to 70 °C, stores from -60 to 80 °C, and is suitable up to 3000 m with pollution degree 3. Conformity includes IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1 plus UL and CSA references, helping ensure consistent performance and compliance across industrial and commercial installations.
Key Benefits
- Purpose-built for power factor correction with AC control circuit.
- Includes limiting resistors to support capacitor switching applications.
- 15kvar operational power at 400V for typical LV PFC duties.
- 24VAC 60Hz coil simplifies control in AC systems.
- 3-pole main contacts with built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
- High insulation ratings: Ui 690V and Uimp 6kV.
- Wide operating temperature range from -50 to 70 °C.
- Long mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 cycles.
Technical Specification
- Product type designation: BFK18
- Number of poles: 3
- Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
- Ith (IEC): 32 A
- Terminal tightening torque: 1.5 to 1.8 Nm
- Weight: 460 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 BFK1810A02460 contactor unit
- Built-in limiting resistors
- Integrated 1NO auxiliary contact
- DIN rail/screw mounting capability
- Product datasheet or installation guidance
Applications
- Power factor correction capacitor bank switching
- Low-voltage PFC panels at 400V up to 15kvar
- Industrial and commercial distribution boards
- AC control panels requiring 24VAC 60Hz coil actuation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the coil voltage and frequency?
The coil is rated 24VAC at 60Hz for AC control circuits.
What is the operational power at 400V?
It is rated for 15kvar at 400V according to IEC.
Does this contactor include auxiliary contacts?
Yes, it has a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
How can the unit be mounted?
It supports screw mounting or 35mm DIN rail installation.
Which standards does it comply with?
It conforms to IEC/EN/BS 60947-1/-4-1, UL 60947-1/-4-1 and CSA equivalents.
Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate all power before work, observe specified torque and environmental ratings, and follow applicable standards and local regulations.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BFK1810A02460 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Barcode | 8013975163306 |
| Coil Voltage | 24V |
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