BFS3222A230 Lovato 3 Pole 32A 230VAC Safety Contactor

Why Choose the Lovato BFS3222A230 Safety Contactor?

The Lovato BFS3222A230 is a robust and reliable three-pole safety contactor designed for industrial control, machinery safety and automation applications. As part of the Lovato BFS safety contactor series, it is engineered for dependable switching of motor loads and safety-related circuits where secure contact operation and monitored disconnection are essential.

This safety contactor is ideal for control panels, production machinery and OEM automation equipment requiring high-performance load switching. With its 3-pole configuration and integrated auxiliary contact arrangement, the BFS3222A230 supports safety feedback, control monitoring and interlocking functions within industrial electrical systems.

With an AC-3 rated operational current of 32 A, an AC-1 thermal current rating of 56 A and a 230 V AC coil, the BFS3222A230 is suitable for motor control and machine safety switching applications. Its screw and 35 mm DIN rail mounting design allows straightforward installation inside electrical control panels and automation cabinets.

Key Advantages

• Compact three-pole safety contactor for industrial machinery and automation systems.
• 32 A AC-3 operational current rating for motor switching applications.
• 56 A AC-1 thermal current rating for resistive and general control loads.
• 230 V AC coil operating at 50 / 60 Hz.
• 2NO + 2NC auxiliary contact configuration for safety monitoring and control feedback.
• Suitable for screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting in control panels.

Key Features

• Lovato BFS safety contactor series.
• Three-pole contactor design.
• 32 A AC-3 rated operational current.
• 56 A AC-1 rated thermal current.
• 16 kW operational power at 400 V AC-3.
• 230 V AC coil voltage.
• 2 normally open and 2 normally closed auxiliary contacts.
• cULus listed for USA and Canada.
• Designed for use in machine safety and industrial control systems.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lovato Electric
• Series: BFS Safety Contactors
• Model: BFS3222A230
• Product type: Three-pole safety contactor
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated operational current AC-3: 32 A
• Rated thermal current AC-1: 56 A
• Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V: 16 kW
• UL / CSA horsepower rating at 480 V: 20 HP
• Coil type: AC coil 50 / 60 Hz
• Coil voltage: 230 V AC
• Control voltage range: 200-240 V AC
• Auxiliary contacts: 2NO + 2NC
• Mounting type: Screw / 35 mm DIN rail mounting
• Conformity: IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-5-1
• Certifications: cULus listed
• Package dimensions (H × W × D): approx. 150 × 50 × 100 mm
• HS code: 85365080

Reliable Switching for Machine Safety Systems

Safety contactors such as the Lovato BFS3222A230 are used to switch and isolate electrical loads in machinery, production equipment and automation systems. They are commonly installed in safety-related control circuits where reliable contact operation and monitored switching are required.

The BFS series supports industrial safety and control panel design with robust electrical performance, compact installation and auxiliary contact options that help engineers build reliable feedback, interlocking and machine safety functions into automated equipment.

Typical Applications

• Machine safety circuits and emergency stop systems.
• Industrial control panels and automation cabinets.
• Motor control circuits for machinery and production equipment.
• Conveyor and material handling systems.
• Packaging and processing machinery.
• OEM equipment, panel building and machine manufacturing.

Trusted by Machine Builders Worldwide

Lovato BFS safety contactors are used by industrial automation engineers, panel builders and OEM machine manufacturers to support reliable switching, machine safety and control system integration.