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BF2600A048 – 3P CONTACTOR 26A AC3 48/50-60
Lovato BF2600A048 three-pole BF26 power contactor with 26 A AC-3 operating current, 45 A AC-1 thermal current, 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for industrial motor control and automation panels.
£70.35
Why Choose the Lovato BF2600A048 Contactor?
The Lovato BF2600A048 is a reliable three-pole industrial contactor designed for switching and controlling three-phase motors, machinery and electrical loads in industrial automation systems. Part of the robust Lovato BF26 contactor series, it provides dependable electromagnetic switching, compact installation and long service life for demanding industrial environments.
This contactor features an IEC AC-3 operating current rating of 26 A with a 48 VAC 50/60 Hz AC coil, making it suitable for motor starters, electrical control panels and industrial automation applications. The three normally open main contacts provide reliable switching of three-phase power loads.
The BF2600A048 supports flexible installation with both screw fixing and standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting. With an AC-1 thermal current rating of 45 A and an AC-3 rating of 26 A at 400 V, it is designed for reliable motor control and industrial switching applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable Lovato BF26 series industrial contactor for motor switching applications.
- 26 A AC-3 operating current rating for three-phase motor control.
- 48 VAC 50/60 Hz AC coil for industrial control circuits.
- 45 A AC-1 thermal current rating for continuous duty applications.
- Flexible DIN rail or screw mounting installation.
- Compact design for electrical cabinets and automation systems.
Key Features
- Lovato BF26 contactor series.
- Three main power poles.
- IEC AC-3 current rating: 26 A.
- IEC AC-1 thermal current rating: 45 A.
- 48 VAC AC coil operating at 50/60 Hz.
- 3 normally open main contacts.
- Screw terminal connections.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting capability.
- Compatible with Lovato auxiliary contacts and overload accessories.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Motor Control
The Lovato BF2600A048 provides efficient electromagnetic switching by allowing a low-power control circuit to operate higher-power motor loads. This makes it suitable for automated machinery where dependable starting, stopping and control of motors are required.
The BF26 series is designed for machine builders, panel manufacturers and automation engineers requiring durable contactors that integrate easily into modern industrial electrical systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters.
- Automation and electrical control panels.
- OEM machinery and production equipment.
- Pumps, fans and compressors.
- Material handling systems.
- Manufacturing and processing machinery.
- Industrial switching and distribution systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
| Power | 13 kW | |
| Current | 26 A | |
| Voltage | 48 V | |
| Phase | Three Phase | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 45 A | |
| Series | BF Series | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Product type designation | BF26 | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC coil 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25 to 400 Hz | |
| IEC conventional free air thermal current Ith | 45 A at ≤40 °C | |
| IEC AC-1 operating current | 45 A at ≤40 °C, 36 A at ≤55 °C, 32 A at ≤70 °C | |
| IEC AC-3 operating current | 26 A at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | |
| IEC AC-4 operating current at 400 V | 11.5 A | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 230 V | 7.3 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 13 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 415/440 V | 14 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 500 V | 15.6 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 690 V | 18.5 kW | |
| UL rated operational voltage | 600 V AC | |
| UL/CSA horsepower rating at 460/480 V | 15 HP | |
| UL/CSA horsepower rating at 575/600 V | 20 HP | |
| Terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to +80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Weight | 430 g | |
| Package dimensions | 88 × 56 × 93 mm | |
| EAN | 8013975160985 | |
| Standards | IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60947-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60947-4-1 | |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF2600A048 used for?
The Lovato BF2600A048 is used for switching and controlling three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads in automation and control systems.
What coil voltage does this contactor use?
The BF2600A048 uses a 48 VAC AC coil operating at 50/60 Hz.
What is the current rating of the BF2600A048?
This contactor has an IEC AC-3 operating current rating of 26 A and an AC-1 thermal current rating of 45 A.
How many main poles does this contactor have?
The BF2600A048 includes three normally open main power poles for three-phase switching applications.
Can the BF2600A048 be mounted on DIN rail?
Yes, this contactor supports 35 mm DIN rail mounting as well as screw fixing inside electrical panels.
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Lovato BF series contactors are widely used in industrial automation and motor control systems to provide reliable switching, efficient operation and long-lasting performance.
