BFK1810A12060 - 3P CONTACTOR 15KVAR 120V 60HZ

Why Choose the BFK1810A12060?

The Lovato BFK1810A12060 is a contactor for power factor correction with an AC control circuit, designed to switch capacitor banks reliably. Supplied with limiting resistors and a 120 VAC 60 Hz coil, this 3‑pole device delivers up to 15 kvar at 400 V. It features a built‑in 1NO auxiliary contact and supports screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for fast panel integration.

Built on the BFK18 platform, it offers Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV and Ith 32 A for robust service. A mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles and 1.5–1.8 Nm terminal torque suit demanding environments from −50 to 70 °C. Rated for Pollution Degree 3 and up to 3000 m, it conforms to IEC/EN/BS, UL and CSA 60947 standards.

Key Benefits

• Integrated limiting resistors for smooth capacitor switching in PFC applications.
• 15 kvar at 400 V performance from a compact 3-pole design.
• 120 VAC 60 Hz coil for straightforward AC control circuit integration.
• Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact simplifies signalling and interlocking.
• Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting options.
• High endurance: 20,000,000 mechanical cycles for long service life.
• Robust insulation: Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV for reliability.

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: 418 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

• Contactor unit with integrated limiting resistors
• Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact
• 120 VAC 60 Hz coil (pre-fitted)
• Installation and safety information

Applications

• Automatic power factor correction capacitor bank switching at 400 V
• Reactive power compensation in industrial and commercial panels
• Three-phase distribution boards requiring AC control circuit contactors
• PFC systems up to 15 kvar at 400 V

Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate the supply before work, observe specified tightening torque and operating temperatures, and follow applicable IEC/EN/BS 60947 requirements.