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BF16000E024 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 160A AC3 24-60VAC/20-60VDC
Lovato BF16000E024 is a three-pole BF160 power contactor rated at 160 A AC-3 and 75 kW at 400 V, with a wide-range 24-60 V AC 50/60 Hz or 20-60 V DC electronic control coil.
£451.37
Why Choose the Lovato BF16000E024 BF160 Contactor?
The Lovato BF16000E024 is a heavy-duty three-pole power contactor designed for industrial motor control and high-current load switching. Part of the Lovato Electric BF160 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A at up to 440 V and uses a wide-range electronically controlled coil rated for 24–60 V AC or 20–60 V DC.
Designed for demanding machinery, motor starters and industrial control panels, the BF16000E024 combines high switching capacity with flexible AC/DC control. Its three normally open main poles provide conventional three-phase switching, while the wide-range coil allows the same contactor to operate across several commonly used control supply voltages, helping simplify equipment design and spare-parts requirements.
The BF16000E024 is rated for 75 kW AC-3 motor control at 400 V, with ratings increasing to 90 kW at 415–440 V and 132 kW at 690 V. A conventional free-air thermal current of 250 A, 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand voltage make it a robust solution for high-power industrial switching applications.
Key Advantages
- High-capacity 160 A AC-3 three-pole contactor for demanding motor control applications.
- Wide-range 24–60 V AC / 20–60 V DC electronic coil provides flexible control supply compatibility.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V for substantial three-phase motors.
- 250 A AC-1 conventional free-air thermal current for compatible resistive and general-purpose loads.
- 1000 V insulation rating supports demanding industrial electrical systems.
- Long mechanical endurance of up to 10,000,000 operating cycles.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric BF160 series power contactor.
- Three normally open main poles.
- 160 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 250 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- Wide-range 24–60 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
- Wide-range 20–60 V DC coil operation.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- High making and breaking capacity for demanding switching duties.
- Heavy-duty screw mounting for secure industrial installation.
High-Power Three-Phase Motor Switching
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF160 provide electrically controlled switching for high-current motors and industrial loads. When the BF16000E024 coil is energised, its three normally open main contacts close simultaneously, supplying all three phases to the connected load while allowing the switching command to originate from a control circuit, PLC, relay or motor management system.
The wide-range electronic coil is a key advantage of the BF16000E024, accepting 24–60 V AC or 20–60 V DC. Combined with a 160 A AC-3 rating, high electrical endurance and substantial making and breaking capacity, this makes the contactor well suited to industrial motor starters and automated equipment where dependable high-power switching is essential.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial pumps, fans and compressors.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- HVAC and building services equipment.
- Industrial automation and PLC-controlled systems.
- OEM machinery and high-current electrical control panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Type | AC, AC/DC, DC | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Current | 16 A | |
| Coil Voltage Range | 24 V, 42–48 V, 60–72 V | |
| Power | 75 kW | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | None | |
| Current AC-1 | 250 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Family | Contactors | |
| Series | BF160 | |
| Model | BF16000E024 | |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor | |
| Number of main poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3NO | |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts | None | |
| Coil type | AC/DC electronic coil | |
| Rated AC coil voltage | 24–60 V AC, 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated DC coil voltage | 20–60 V DC | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 250 A | |
| Operational current Ie, AC-1 at ≤40 °C | 250 A | |
| Operational current Ie, AC-1 at ≤55 °C | 210 A | |
| Operational current Ie, AC-1 at ≤70 °C | 180 A | |
| Operational current Ie, AC-3 at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 160 A | |
| Operational current Ie, AC-4 at 400 V | 75 A | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 230 V | 45 kW | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 400 V | 75 kW | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 415 V | 90 kW | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 440 V | 90 kW | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 500 V | 110 kW | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 690 V | 132 kW | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 1000 V | 75 kW | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 at 500 V | 150 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 at 690 V | 135 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 at 1000 V | 60 A | |
| UL/CSA three-phase motor rating at 480 V | 125 HP | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 1280 A | |
| Making capacity | 1360 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 1360 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 1326 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 1139 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 315 A | |
| Recommended aM protection fuse | 200 A | |
| AC coil inrush consumption | 300 VA | |
| AC coil holding consumption | 6.9 VA | |
| Mechanical life | 10,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Normal mounting position | Vertical plane | |
| Allowable mounting inclination | ±30° | |
| Mounting type | Screw | |
| Approximate dimensions (H × W × D) | 193 × 105 × 149.3 mm | |
| Product weight | approx. 3 kg | |
| Compliance | IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1 | |
| EAN | 8013975300299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF16000E024 used for?
The BF16000E024 is a three-pole industrial power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other compatible high-current loads, with an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A at up to 440 V.
What control voltage does the BF16000E024 accept?
The BF16000E024 features a wide-range AC/DC electronic coil rated for 24–60 V AC at 50/60 Hz or 20–60 V DC.
What motor power can the BF16000E024 control at 400 V?
The Lovato BF16000E024 has an IEC AC-3 motor power rating of 75 kW at 400 V and an operational current rating of 160 A at this voltage.
What is the AC-1 rating of the Lovato BF16000E024?
The contactor has a conventional free-air thermal and AC-1 operational current rating of 250 A at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
Does the BF16000E024 have built-in auxiliary contacts?
No. The BF16000E024 configuration has three normally open main power poles and no built-in auxiliary contacts; compatible auxiliary contact accessories can be selected separately when additional signalling or interlocking contacts are required.
Heavy-Duty Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric BF series contactors provide dependable high-current switching for industrial motor control, with the BF16000E024 combining a 160 A AC-3 rating, wide-range AC/DC electronic coil and robust electrical performance for demanding machinery and automation applications.
