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BF16000E400 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 160A AC3 250…500VAC/DC
Lovato BF16000E400 BF160 three-pole power contactor with a 160 A AC-3 rating, 75 kW motor rating at 400 V AC and wide-range 250-500 V AC/DC electronic control coil for demanding industrial motor-control applications.
£451.37
Why Choose the Lovato BF16000E400 BF160 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF16000E400 is a heavy-duty three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of high-power three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF160 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A and combines high switching capacity with an electronically controlled wide-range AC/DC coil.
For motor applications, the BF16000E400 is rated for 75 kW at 400 V AC, making it suitable for demanding pumps, compressors, conveyors, ventilation equipment and production machinery. Its high-current construction also supports AC-1 load switching, allowing the contactor to be used across a broad range of industrial power-control applications.
This specific BF16000E400 version features a wide-range 250–500 V AC/DC control coil, providing flexible integration with higher-voltage industrial control supplies. With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, robust construction and high electrical endurance, the contactor is well suited to motor-control centres, switchboards and heavy-duty automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole BF160 power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 160 A AC-3 operational current for demanding motor switching duties.
- Rated for 75 kW motor loads at 400 V AC.
- Wide-range 250–500 V AC/DC electronic control coil.
- High AC-1 switching capacity for resistive and general-purpose industrial loads.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding electrical installations.
- Electronic coil technology provides flexible AC or DC control-system integration.
- Robust construction designed for motor-control centres and industrial machinery.
Key Features
- Lovato BF160 series power contactor.
- 3-pole main contact configuration.
- 160 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 250 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 250–500 V AC/DC electronic control coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Suitable for high-power motor and general industrial load switching.
- Designed for repetitive operation in industrial automation systems.
- Robust screw-terminal power connections.
- Screw-mounted construction for secure high-current installation.
Reliable High-Power Motor Control for Industrial Automation
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF160 provide electromagnetic switching of high-current motor and load circuits from a lower-power control signal. This enables PLCs, relays and industrial control systems to start and stop large three-phase motors without carrying the motor current directly through the control equipment.
The BF16000E400 is particularly suited to installations using higher control voltages. Its wide-range 250–500 V AC/DC electronic coil provides flexibility across different control architectures, while the high AC-3 current rating and robust BF-series construction support dependable operation in motor-control centres, heavy machinery and industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial motor-control centres and switchboards.
- Pumps, compressors and large ventilation systems.
- Conveyors and heavy material handling equipment.
- Industrial processing and production machinery.
- HVAC and large fan systems.
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
- OEM automation and high-power electrical control panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Type | AC, AC/DC, DC | |
| Coil Voltage Range | 380–440 V | |
| Current | 16 A | |
| Power | 75 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Current AC-1 | 250 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF160 | |
| Model / order code | BF16000E400 | |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3NO | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 at ≤440 V | 160 A | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 250 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C | 250 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C | 210 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤70 °C | 180 A | |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 75 A | |
| AC-3 motor power at 230 V | 45 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 400 V | 75 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 415 V | 90 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 440 V | 90 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 500 V | 110 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 690 V | 132 kW | |
| Rated control voltage | 250–500 V AC/DC | |
| AC control frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Coil type | Electronic wide-range AC/DC | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 1280 A | |
| Making capacity | 1360 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 1360 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 315 A | |
| Recommended aM protection fuse | 200 A | |
| Power terminal protection | IP00 | |
| Mechanical life | 10,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 1000 cycles/h | |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +70 °C | |
| Normal operating position | Vertical plane | |
| Permitted mounting inclination | ±30° | |
| Mounting type | Screw mounting | |
| Weight | approx. 3.45 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF16000E400 used for?
The Lovato BF16000E400 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching high-power three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads in machinery, motor-control centres and automation systems.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the Lovato BF16000E400?
The BF16000E400 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A at up to 440 V, making it suitable for demanding industrial motor-control applications.
What motor power can the BF16000E400 control?
The contactor is rated for three-phase motor loads up to 75 kW at 400 V AC, with higher motor power ratings available at increased operating voltages.
What control voltage does the Lovato BF16000E400 require?
The BF16000E400 features a wide-range electronic coil designed for a 250–500 V AC/DC control supply, with AC operation at 50/60 Hz.
Where is the Lovato BF16000E400 typically installed?
The BF16000E400 is typically screw-mounted inside industrial control panels, motor-control centres, switchboards and machinery assemblies requiring reliable high-current switching.
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Lovato BF series power contactors are designed for demanding industrial motor-control and automation applications, providing high switching capacity, flexible electronic coil control and dependable operation in machinery and electrical distribution systems.
