BFK1810A12060 - 3P CONTACTOR 15KVAR 120V 60HZ

Why Choose the Lovato BFK1810A12060 Power Factor Correction Contactor?

The Lovato BFK1810A12060 is a compact three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for reliable capacitor bank switching in industrial electrical panels, reactive power compensation systems and energy management installations. As part of the Lovato BFK18 series, it is purpose-built for AC-6b capacitor switching duties and includes limiting resistors to help reduce inrush current when capacitor stages are energised.

This model is rated for a maximum IEC operational power of 15 kvar at 400 V, with additional capacitor switching ratings of 9 kvar at 230 V, 17 kvar at 440 to 480 V and 20 kvar at 690 V. It uses a dedicated 120 V AC 60 Hz coil, making it suitable for 60 Hz control circuits requiring a 120 V AC command supply.

With 3 main poles, an integrated 1NO auxiliary contact, screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, IP20 front terminal protection and recognised international approvals, the BFK1810A12060 is a dependable choice for capacitor switching stages where compact size, stable operation and long service life are required.

Key Advantages

• Purpose-built capacitor switching contactor for power factor correction systems.
• 15 kvar at 400 V maximum IEC operational power rating.
• Integrated limiting resistors help control capacitor inrush current.
• 120 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible 60 Hz AC control circuits.
• 3-pole design with built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
• 32 A conventional free air thermal current for capacitor switching assemblies.
• Suitable for screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
• Certified to major IEC, EN, BS, UL and CSA contactor standards.

Key Features

• Lovato BFK18 series capacitor switching contactor.
• AC control circuit with built-in limiting resistors.
• Rated operational power: 15 kvar at 400 V AC-6b.
• Number of poles: 3.
• Built-in auxiliary contact: 1NO.
• Rated coil voltage: 120 V AC at 60 Hz.
• Conventional free air thermal current Ith: 32 A.
• Rated insulation voltage Ui: 690 V.
• Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV.
• Power terminal protection: IP20 when correctly wired.
• Fixing: screw mounting or 35 mm DIN rail.
• Mechanical life: 20 million cycles.
• Electrical life: 400,000 cycles.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lovato Electric
• Series: BFK18
• Model: BFK1810A12060
• Product designation: Power contactor
• Product type: Contactor for power factor correction with AC control circuit
• Application: Capacitor bank and power factor correction switching
• Number of poles: 3
• Built-in auxiliary contact: 1NO
• Type of coil: AC coil 60 Hz
• Rated coil voltage: 120 V AC at 60 Hz
• Operational frequency: 25 to 400 Hz
• IEC operational power at 230 V: 9 kvar
• IEC operational power at 400 V: 15 kvar
• IEC operational power at 440 to 480 V: 17 kvar
• IEC operational power at 690 V: 20 kvar
• IEC conventional free air thermal current Ith: 32 A at ≤40 °C
• Rated insulation voltage Ui: 690 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
• Short-time allowable current: 200 A for 10 s
• Protection fuse: 40 A gG
• Making capacity: 180 A RMS
• Breaking capacity: 144 A at 440 V, 120 A at 500 V, 94 A at 690 V
• Average resistance per pole: 2.5 mΩ
• Power dissipation per pole at Ith: 2.6 W
• Terminal tightening torque: 1.5 to 1.8 Nm
• Coil terminal tightening torque: 0.8 to 1 Nm
• Maximum connectable wires per terminal: 2
• Maximum conductor section: 10 AWG/kcmil
• Flexible conductor section without lug: 1 to 6 mm²
• Flexible conductor section with lug: 1 to 4 mm²
• Flexible conductor section with insulated spade lug: 1 to 4 mm²
• Power terminal protection: IP20 when properly wired
• Operating position: Vertical plane, allowable ±30°
• Mounting type: Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail
• Mechanical life: 20,000,000 cycles
• Electrical life: 400,000 cycles
• B10d rated load cycles: 400,000
• B10d mechanical load cycles: 20,000,000
• Maximum mechanical operating frequency: 3,600 cycles/h
• Auxiliary contact thermal current Ith: 10 A
• Auxiliary contact rating: A600 - P600
• Auxiliary contact AC15 current: 3 A at 230 V, 1.9 A at 400 V, 1.4 A at 500 V
• Auxiliary contact DC12 current: 5.7 A at 110 V
• Auxiliary contact DC13 current: 5.7 A at 24 V, 2.9 A at 48 V, 2.3 A at 60 V, 1.25 A at 110 V, 1.1 A at 125 V, 0.6 A at 220 V, 0.1 A at 600 V
• AC coil operating range at 60 Hz: 85 to 110% Us pick-up, 20 to 55% Us drop-out
• AC coil consumption at 60 Hz: 70 VA inrush, 6.5 VA holding
• Holding dissipation: 2.5 W
• Average closing time: 8 to 24 ms
• Average opening time: 10 to 20 ms
• UL rated operational voltage: 600 V AC
• UL general use current: 32 A
• UL auxiliary contact rating: 600 V AC 10 A, 250 V DC 1 A
• Operating temperature: -50 °C to +70 °C
• Storage temperature: -60 °C to +80 °C
• Maximum altitude: 3,000 m
• Pollution degree: 3
• EMC compatibility: Yes
• ETIM classification: EC001079 - Capacitor contactor
• Weight: 418 g
• Package quantity: 10
• Package dimensions: 265 x 265 x 135 mm
• Package volume: 948.038 cm³
• EAN: 8013975163634
• HS code: 85365080
• Certifications: CCC, EAC, cULus
• Standards: IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1

Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction Panels

Power factor correction contactors are designed to switch capacitor stages safely and repeatedly in automatic capacitor banks. When capacitors are energised, high transient inrush current can occur. The Lovato BFK1810A12060 uses built-in limiting resistors to help reduce these current peaks, supporting longer contactor life and more stable capacitor bank operation.

The 15 kvar at 400 V rating makes this model suitable for medium capacitor bank stages where compact installation, reliable AC control operation and repeatable switching performance are required. Its dedicated 120 V AC 60 Hz coil, BFK18 frame, integrated auxiliary contact and IP20 front protection make it straightforward to integrate into professional power factor correction panels.

Typical Applications

• Automatic power factor correction capacitor banks.
• Reactive power compensation panels.
• Industrial electrical distribution systems.
• Capacitor switching stages up to 15 kvar at 400 V.
• Commercial and industrial energy management systems.
• Low-voltage switchgear and control panels.
• OEM power factor correction equipment.
• 60 Hz installations requiring a 120 V AC control coil.

Trusted by Panel Builders and Energy Engineers

Lovato BFK capacitor switching contactors are trusted by panel builders, facilities engineers and energy management specialists for dependable power factor correction, compact installation and reliable capacitor switching performance in industrial electrical systems.