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BF115T4A57560 Lovato 4P CONTACTOR 160A AC1 575VAC 60HZ
Lovato BF115T4A57560 is a four-pole power contactor rated at 160 A AC-1 and 115 A AC-3 at 400 V, with a 55 kW motor rating at 400 V and a 575 V AC 60 Hz coil.
£340.00
Why Choose the Lovato BF115T4A57560 4-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF115T4A57560 is a heavy-duty four-pole BF115 power contactor designed for switching motors and other industrial electrical loads. It provides a conventional free-air thermal current of 160 A and an AC-1 operational current of 160 A at up to 40 °C.
This specific version incorporates a dedicated 575 V AC, 60 Hz coil. For motor-control applications, the contactor provides an AC-3 operational current of 115 A at 400 V and a corresponding three-phase motor rating of 55 kW at 400 V.
With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, an impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV and a mechanical endurance of up to 15 million cycles, the BF115T4A57560 is engineered for demanding industrial switching duties. It can be installed by screw fixing or on a 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexibility for machinery and control-panel applications.
Key Advantages
- Four-pole power contactor for multi-pole industrial switching applications.
- 160 A AC-1 operational current at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
- 115 A AC-3 operational current at 400 V.
- 55 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- Dedicated 575 V AC, 60 Hz coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding electrical systems.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 15 million operating cycles.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN-rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF115 four-pole power contactor.
- 4 normally open main contacts.
- 160 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 160 A AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C.
- 115 A AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V.
- 54 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 55 kW AC-3 motor power at 400 V.
- 575 V AC coil for 60 Hz operation.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 frontal power-terminal protection.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN-rail fixing.
High-Current Four-Pole Switching for Industrial Systems
The Lovato BF115T4A57560 uses four normally open main contacts to provide simultaneous switching across four conductors. Its 160 A AC-1 rating makes it suitable for non-inductive or slightly inductive loads, while the 115 A AC-3 rating also enables demanding three-phase motor-control applications.
The dedicated 575 V AC, 60 Hz coil makes this variant suitable for compatible industrial control supplies. High making and breaking capacities, robust power terminals and long mechanical endurance support reliable use in machinery, power distribution, automation and other installations requiring a substantial four-pole contactor.
Typical Applications
- High-current industrial load switching.
- Three-phase motor-control systems.
- Four-pole power switching circuits.
- Industrial heating and resistive loads.
- Pumps, fans and compressor systems.
- Machinery and production equipment.
- Industrial automation and control panels.
- Power distribution and electrical switching assemblies.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 575–600 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 115 A | |
| Power | 55 kW | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 575 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | None | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 160 A | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF | |
| Product designation | BF115 | |
| Order code | BF115T4A57560 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Main contacts | 4 NO | |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts | None | |
| Coil type | AC, 60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 575 V AC | |
| Rated insulation voltage (Ui) | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) | 8 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 160 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C | 160 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C | 130 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤70 °C | 115 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 115 A | |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 54 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 230 V | 115 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 400 V | 115 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 415 V | 115 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 440 V | 115 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 500 V | 106 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 690 V | 106 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 1000 V | 39 A | |
| AC-3 motor power at 400 V | 55 kW | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 920 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 200 A | |
| Recommended aM protection fuse | 125 A | |
| Making capacity | 1500 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 1200 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 850 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 905 A | |
| Average resistance per pole | 0.45 mΩ | |
| Average power dissipation per pole at Ith | 11.5 W | |
| Average power dissipation per pole at AC-3 | 6 W | |
| Power-terminal tightening torque | 6–7 Nm | |
| Coil-terminal tightening torque | 0.8–1 Nm | |
| Flexible conductor section | 1.5–70 mm² | |
| Maximum conductor size | 2/0 AWG | |
| Power-terminal protection | IP20 front | |
| Mounting | Screw or 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Normal operating position | Vertical plane | |
| Permitted mounting inclination | ±30° | |
| Mechanical life | 15,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,200,000 cycles | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 1500 cycles/hour | |
| Coil pick-up range at 60 Hz | 80–110% Us | |
| Coil drop-out range at 60 Hz | 20–55% Us | |
| Coil inrush consumption | 300 VA | |
| Coil holding consumption | 20 VA | |
| Average NO closing time | 16–32 ms | |
| Average NO opening time | 9–24 ms | |
| UL general-use current | 165 A | |
| UL rated operational voltage | 600 V AC | |
| Package quantity | 1 | |
| Package dimensions | 173 × 108 × 145 mm | |
| Package volume | 2709 cm³ | |
| EAN-13 | 8013975239407 | |
| HS code | 85365080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF115T4A57560?
The BF115T4A57560 is a Lovato BF115 four-pole power contactor with four normally open main contacts, a 160 A AC-1 rating and a dedicated 575 V AC, 60 Hz coil.
What is the AC-1 current rating of the BF115T4A57560?
The contactor has an AC-1 operational current rating of 160 A at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C. This reduces to 130 A at up to 55 °C and 115 A at up to 70 °C.
What is the AC-3 rating of the BF115T4A57560 at 400 V?
The BF115T4A57560 provides an AC-3 operational current of 115 A at 400 V, corresponding to a three-phase motor power rating of 55 kW.
What coil voltage does the BF115T4A57560 use?
This specific BF115 variant uses a 575 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
How many poles does the BF115T4A57560 have?
The contactor has four normally open main poles, allowing four conductors to be switched simultaneously.
What is the insulation voltage of the BF115T4A57560?
The contactor has a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and a rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV.
How is the BF115T4A57560 mounted?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexibility for industrial control-panel layouts.
What is the mechanical life of the Lovato BF115T4A57560?
The BF115T4A57560 is rated for up to 15 million mechanical operating cycles, with an electrical life of up to 1.2 million cycles under the specified operating conditions.
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