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BF26T2A048 – 4P CONTACTOR 2NO+2NC 45A 48V 50/60HZ
Lovato BF26T2A048 four-pole power contactor with 2NO + 2NC main contacts, a 45 A conventional free-air thermal current rating and 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial electrical switching and automation.
£111.65
Why Choose the Lovato BF26T2A048 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF26T2A048 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching of industrial electrical loads. As part of the Lovato BF26 series, it features two normally open and two normally closed main contacts together with a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, making it suitable for industrial control panels, machinery and automation systems.
The BF26T2A048 provides dependable switching performance with an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 45 A. Its 2NO + 2NC four-pole configuration allows normally open and normally closed circuits to be switched simultaneously, while screw connections provide secure electrical termination for demanding industrial installations.
With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, an AC-3 operational current rating of 26 A at up to 440 V and a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil, the BF26T2A048 combines versatile switching with robust electrical performance. 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 2NO + 2NC main contacts.
- 45 A conventional free-air thermal current rating at temperatures up to 40°C.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial control circuits.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and temperatures up to 55°C.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage with 6 kV impulse withstand capability.
- Flexible installation using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF26 power contactor series.
- Four main poles.
- 2 normally open + 2 normally closed main 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.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- 20,000,000-cycle mechanical life.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Electrical Loads
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF26T2A048 provide electrically controlled switching for industrial loads, allowing control circuits to operate higher-current electrical circuits reliably. The four-pole 2NO + 2NC arrangement is particularly useful where normally open and normally closed power circuits need to be controlled simultaneously within machinery, electrical equipment and automation systems.
The BF26T2A048 combines two normally open and two normally closed main contacts with a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil and high operating endurance. Its robust electrical ratings, wide operating temperature range and flexible screw or DIN rail mounting make it suitable for professional panel building, industrial machinery and OEM equipment.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control panels.
- Machine control and automation systems.
- Four-pole 2NO + 2NC electrical load switching.
- Industrial interlocking and control circuits.
- Heating, lighting and resistive load control.
- OEM machinery using 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control circuits.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
| Power | 11 kW | |
| Current | 26 A | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 45 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF26 | |
| Model | BF26T2A048 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Main contact configuration | 2NO + 2NC | |
| Normally open main contacts | 2 | |
| Normally closed main contacts | 2 | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| 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 | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 210 A | |
| Making capacity | 260 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 208 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 184 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 168 A | |
| Resistance per pole | 1.3 mΩ | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 50 A | |
| Recommended aM protection fuse | 32 A | |
| Coil type | AC coil, 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Coil pick-up range at 50 Hz | 80–110% Us | |
| Coil pick-up range at 60 Hz | 85–110% Us | |
| Coil drop-out range | 20–55% Us | |
| 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 | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 3600 cycles/h | |
| Operating time | 11–29 ms | |
| NC opening time | 6–14 ms | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 70°C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to 80°C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| UL rated operational voltage AC | 600 V | |
| UL/CSA motor rating at 480 V | 15 HP | |
| Weight | 520 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF26T2A048 used for?
The BF26T2A048 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 BF26T2A048 have?
The BF26T2A048 has two normally open and two normally closed main contacts, providing a four-pole 2NO + 2NC configuration.
What is the current rating of the BF26T2A048?
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 BF26T2A048 require?
The BF26T2A048 uses a 48 V AC control coil rated for 50/60 Hz operation.
How is the Lovato BF26T2A048 mounted?
The BF26T2A048 supports screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for installation inside industrial electrical panels and machine cabinets.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
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