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BF16000E110 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 160A AC3 48…130VAC/DC
Lovato BF16000E110 is a three-pole BF160 power contactor rated at 160 A AC-3 and 75 kW at 400 V, with a wide-range 48-130 V AC/DC electronic control coil.
£451.37
Why Choose the Lovato BF16000E110 BF160 Contactor?
The Lovato BF16000E110 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 for 48–130 V AC/DC control supplies.
Designed for motor starters, machinery and industrial control panels, the BF16000E110 combines substantial switching capacity with flexible AC/DC coil operation. Its three normally open main poles provide conventional three-phase power switching, while the wide control-voltage range can simplify control system design and reduce the number of different contactor variants required across industrial equipment.
With an IEC AC-3 motor rating of 75 kW at 400 V, the BF16000E110 is suited to demanding pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and production machinery. Its 250 A conventional free-air thermal current, 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand voltage provide robust electrical performance for demanding industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty 160 A AC-3 three-pole contactor for industrial motor control.
- Wide-range 48–130 V AC/DC electronic coil provides flexible control supply compatibility.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V for high-power three-phase motors.
- 250 A AC-1 conventional free-air thermal current for compatible general-purpose loads.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding industrial electrical systems.
- Robust BF-series construction for motor starters, machinery and automation panels.
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 48–130 V AC/DC electronically controlled coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- High making and breaking capacity for demanding switching duties.
- Designed for secure panel mounting in industrial control equipment.
High-Power Motor Control with Wide-Range AC/DC Operation
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF160 provide electrically controlled switching for high-current three-phase motors and industrial loads. When the BF16000E110 coil is energised, its three normally open main contacts close simultaneously, allowing the connected equipment to be controlled remotely through switches, relays, PLCs and motor management systems.
The wide-range electronic coil is a key feature of the BF16000E110, supporting 48–130 V AC/DC control supplies. Combined with its 160 A AC-3 rating, high switching capacity and substantial insulation ratings, this makes the contactor particularly suitable for industrial installations requiring dependable high-power switching and flexible control-voltage compatibility.
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 | |
| Power | 75 kW | |
| Current | 16 A | |
| Coil Voltage Range | 100–130 V | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | None | |
| Current AC-1 | 250 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Family | Contactors | |
| Series | BF160 | |
| Model | BF16000E110 | |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor | |
| Number of main poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3NO | |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts | None | |
| Coil type | Wide-range AC/DC electronic coil | |
| Rated control voltage | 48–130 V AC/DC | |
| AC coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| 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 | |
| Operational current AC-3 at 500 V | 150 A | |
| Operational current AC-3 at 690 V | 135 A | |
| 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 | |
| Mechanical endurance | Up to 10,000,000 cycles | |
| Normal mounting position | Vertical plane | |
| Allowable mounting inclination | ±30° | |
| Mounting type | Screw | |
| Approximate dimensions (H × W × D) | 193 × 105 × 149.3 mm | |
| Approximate weight | 3 kg | |
| Compliance | IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF16000E110 used for?
The BF16000E110 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 BF16000E110 accept?
The BF16000E110 uses a wide-range electronically controlled coil designed for 48–130 V AC/DC, with AC operation at 50/60 Hz.
What motor power can the BF16000E110 control at 400 V?
The Lovato BF16000E110 has an IEC AC-3 motor power rating of 75 kW at 400 V, with an AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A.
What is the AC-1 rating of the Lovato BF16000E110?
The BF16000E110 has an AC-1 operational current rating of 250 A at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C, reducing to 210 A at 55 °C and 180 A at 70 °C.
Does the BF16000E110 have built-in auxiliary contacts?
No. The BF16000E110 has three normally open main power poles and no built-in auxiliary contacts; compatible auxiliary contact accessories can be added separately when 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 BF16000E110 combining a 160 A AC-3 rating, wide-range 48–130 V AC/DC electronic coil and robust electrical performance for demanding machinery and automation applications.
