Standard delivery
£8 ex VAT · free over £200UK parcel delivery is £8 ex VAT, or free on orders over £200 ex VAT.
Heavier items may be charged at a weight-based or pallet rate, shown at checkout.
BF1210A230 Lovato contactor 3 pole AC3:12A 5.7kw 230vac coil 1no aux
Lovato BF1210A230 three-pole power contactor with 230 V AC coil, 12 A AC-3 rating and 1NO auxiliary contact for industrial motor control applications.
£37.04
Why Choose the Lovato BF1210A230 Contactor?
The Lovato BF1210A230 is a compact and reliable three-pole power contactor designed for switching motors and electrical loads in industrial automation, motor control panels and electrical installations. As part of the trusted Lovato BF series contactor range, it provides dependable switching performance, robust construction and flexible installation options for professional control systems.
Featuring a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, 3 main power poles and an integrated 1NO auxiliary contact, the BF1210A230 is suitable for motor control applications requiring reliable contactor operation and auxiliary status signalling.
With an AC-3 operational current rating of 12 A and support for motors up to 5.7 kW at 400 V AC, the Lovato BF1210A230 is ideal for pumps, fans, compressors, machinery and general industrial motor switching applications.
Key Advantages
- Compact three-pole contactor for industrial motor control.
- 230 V AC coil supply suitable for standard control circuits.
- 12 A AC-3 operational current for motor switching applications.
- Supports motors up to 5.7 kW at 400 V AC.
- Integrated 1NO auxiliary contact for control and monitoring.
- Suitable for screw fixing and 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF series power contactor.
- Three main power poles.
- 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
- AC-3 rated motor switching up to 12 A.
- 1NO built-in auxiliary contact.
- Compact design for electrical control panels.
- DIN rail or screw mounting installation.
- Suitable for industrial automation and motor starter applications.
Reliable Motor Switching for Industrial Applications
Contactors such as the Lovato BF1210A230 provide a reliable method of switching electrical motors and loads by allowing a low-power control circuit to operate a higher-power electrical circuit. This makes them essential components in industrial automation systems, motor starters and control panels.
The BF series is designed for applications requiring compact dimensions, dependable switching performance and straightforward installation within electrical control panels.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor control panels.
- Pumps and water handling systems.
- Fans and ventilation equipment.
- Compressors and machinery.
- Automation control systems.
- OEM electrical assemblies.
Technical Specifications
Tick the specs you need, then view products that match.
| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
| Power | 5.7 kW | |
| Current | 12 A | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 1NO | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 28 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF12 | |
| Model | BF1210A230 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC coil 50/60 Hz | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Thermal current Ith | 28 A | |
| Operational current AC-1 | 28 A at ≤40 °C | |
| Operational current AC-3 | 12 A | |
| Motor power AC-3 at 400 V AC | 5.7 kW | |
| Motor power AC-3 at 230 V AC | 3.2 kW | |
| Auxiliary contacts | 1NO | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Protection rating | IP20 | |
| Mounting type | Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail mounting | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70 °C | |
| Mechanical life | 20 million operations | |
| Electrical life | 2 million operations | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | approx. 47 × 90 × 81 mm | |
| Weight | approx. 356 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF1210A230 used for?
The Lovato BF1210A230 is a three-pole contactor used for switching motors and electrical loads in industrial control applications.
What coil voltage does this contactor require?
The contactor operates with a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
What motor power can this contactor switch?
The BF1210A230 can switch motors up to 5.7 kW at 400 V AC in AC-3 applications.
How many poles and auxiliary contacts does the contactor have?
The contactor features three main power poles and one integrated normally open auxiliary contact.
How is the contactor installed?
The BF1210A230 can be installed using screw fixing or mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN rail.
Trusted for Industrial Motor Control
Lovato BF series contactors provide reliable switching solutions for automation engineers, panel builders and industrial electrical installations worldwide.
