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BF2600A04860 – 3P CONTACTOR 26A AC3 48/60
Lovato BF2600A04860 three-pole BF26 power contactor with 26 A AC-3 operating current, 45 A AC-1 thermal current, 48 V AC 60 Hz coil and screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for industrial motor control and automation panels.
£70.35
Why Choose the Lovato BF2600A04860 Contactor?
The Lovato BF2600A04860 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 applications.
This contactor features an IEC AC-3 operating current rating of 26 A with a 48 VAC 60 Hz AC coil, making it suitable for motor starters, industrial control panels and automation systems. The three normally open main contacts provide reliable switching of three-phase power loads.
The BF2600A04860 supports flexible installation through screw fixing or 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 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 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 BF2600A04860 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 | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Current AC-1 | 45 A | |
| Power | 13 kW | |
| Current | 26 A | |
| Voltage | 48 V | |
| Phase | Three Phase | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Series | BF Series | |
| Product designation | Power contactor | |
| Product type designation | BF26 | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC coil, 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 | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 210 A | |
| Protection fuse gG | 50 A | |
| Protection fuse aM | 32 A | |
| Making capacity | 260 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 208 A | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles | |
| AC coil pick-up range | 80 to 110% Us | |
| AC coil drop-out range | 20 to 55% Us | |
| Average coil consumption at 20 °C | 75 VA inrush, 9 VA holding | |
| UL rated operational voltage | 600 V AC | |
| UL/CSA horsepower rating at 200/208 V | 7.5 HP | |
| UL/CSA horsepower rating at 220/240 V | 7.5 HP | |
| UL/CSA horsepower rating at 460/480 V | 15 HP | |
| UL/CSA horsepower rating at 575/600 V | 20 HP | |
| Weight | 420 g | |
| Package dimensions | 88 × 56 × 93 mm | |
| EAN | 8013975161036 | |
| 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 BF2600A04860 used for?
The Lovato BF2600A04860 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 BF2600A04860 uses a 48 VAC coil operating at 60 Hz.
What is the current rating of the BF2600A04860?
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 BF2600A04860 includes three normally open main power poles for three-phase switching applications.
Can the BF2600A04860 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.
