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BF26T0A024 – 4P CONTACTOR NC 45A AC1 24V 50/60HZ
Lovato BF26T0A024 four-pole power contactor with four normally closed contacts, a 45 A conventional free-air thermal current rating and 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial electrical switching and automation.
£106.64
Why Choose the Lovato BF26T0A024 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF26T0A024 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching of industrial electrical loads. As part of the Lovato BF series, this contactor features four normally closed main contacts and a 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, making it suitable for industrial control panels, machinery and automation systems.
The BF26T0A024 provides dependable switching performance with an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 45 A. Its four normally closed poles make it suitable for applications requiring simultaneous switching of multiple conductors, while screw terminals provide secure electrical connections in demanding industrial environments.
With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, a rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and a 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, the BF26T0A024 offers robust electrical performance for industrial switching applications. Screw fixing and 35 mm DIN rail compatibility provide flexible installation within electrical control panels and machine cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Industrial four-pole power contactor with four normally closed contacts.
- 45 A conventional free-air thermal current rating at temperatures up to 40°C.
- 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial control circuits.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage for demanding electrical installations.
- High mechanical durability with 20,000,000 operating cycles.
- Flexible installation using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF26 power contactor.
- Four main poles.
- 4 normally closed contact configuration.
- 45 A AC-1 operational current at temperatures up to 40°C.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and temperatures up to 55°C.
- 24 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Electrical Loads
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF26T0A024 provide electrically controlled switching for industrial loads, allowing control circuits to operate higher-current electrical circuits reliably. Four-pole contactors are particularly useful where multiple conductors must be switched simultaneously within machinery, distribution equipment and automation systems.
The BF26T0A024 combines four normally closed main contacts with a 24 V AC control coil and high mechanical endurance. Its broad operational capabilities, secure screw connections and DIN rail compatible mounting make it suitable for integration into industrial electrical panels and OEM equipment.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control panels.
- Machine control and automation systems.
- Four-pole electrical load switching.
- Industrial distribution and switching equipment.
- Production and processing machinery.
- OEM machinery and electrical control systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 24 V | |
| Power | 11 kW | |
| Current | 26 A | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 45 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF | |
| Model | BF26T0A024 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Contact configuration | 4 normally closed | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith (≤40°C) | 45 A | |
| Operational current (AC-1, ≤40°C) | 45 A | |
| Operational current (AC-1, ≤55°C) | 36 A | |
| Operational current (AC-1, ≤70°C) | 32 A | |
| Operational current (AC-3, ≤440 V, ≤55°C) | 26 A | |
| Operational current (AC-4, 400 V) | 11.5 A | |
| Rated operational power (AC-1, 230 V) | 17 kW | |
| Rated operational power (AC-1, 400 V) | 30 kW | |
| Rated operational power (AC-1, 500 V) | 37 kW | |
| Rated operational power (AC-1, 690 V) | 51 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Coil type | AC coil 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Coil consumption at 50 Hz | 75 VA inrush / 9 VA holding | |
| Coil consumption at 60 Hz | 70 VA inrush / 6.5 VA holding | |
| Holding dissipation at 50 Hz | 2.5 W | |
| Protection rating | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating position | Vertical plane, ±30° allowable | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 70°C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Weight | 510 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF26T0A024 used for?
The BF26T0A024 is a four-pole power contactor designed for electrically controlled switching of industrial loads in control panels, machinery and automation systems.
What contact configuration does the BF26T0A024 have?
The BF26T0A024 has four normally closed main contacts.
What is the current rating of the BF26T0A024?
The contactor has a conventional free-air thermal current rating of 45 A at temperatures up to 40°C and an AC-3 operational current rating of 26 A at up to 440 V and temperatures up to 55°C.
What coil voltage does the BF26T0A024 require?
The BF26T0A024 uses a 24 V AC coil rated for 50/60 Hz operation.
How is the Lovato BF26T0A024 mounted?
The contactor supports screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for installation inside industrial electrical panels and machine cabinets.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric BF contactors provide dependable switching for industrial electrical control and automation applications, combining robust electrical performance, high operating endurance and flexible panel installation.
