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BF26T2A230 – 4P CONTACTOR 2NO+2NC 45A 230V 50/60HZ
Lovato BF26T2A230 four-pole power contactor with 2NO and 2NC contacts, a 45 A IEC conventional thermal current rating and a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial switching and automation applications.
£111.65
Why Choose the Lovato BF26T2A230 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF26T2A230 is a robust four-pole AC power contactor designed for reliable electrical load switching in industrial machinery, control panels and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF26 contactor series, it features four main poles arranged as 2 normally open (2NO) and 2 normally closed (2NC) contacts.
This contactor provides dependable switching performance with an IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith rating of 45 A. It also provides an AC-3 operational current rating of 26 A at up to 440 V and an AC-4 operational current rating of 11.5 A at 400 V, making it suitable for a broad range of industrial switching duties.
The BF26T2A230 incorporates a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and can be installed using screw fixing or on a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Its compact four-pole configuration, wide operating temperature range and industrial electrical ratings make it well suited to machine building and control panel applications.
Key Advantages
- Four-pole industrial power contactor for AC switching applications.
- 45 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration for flexible circuit switching.
- 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial AC control circuits.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for straightforward panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF26 power contactor series.
- Four poles with 2NO and 2NC contacts.
- 45 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 11.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF26T2A230 provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, allowing connected loads to be operated through industrial control systems. Energising the electromagnetic coil changes the state of the main contacts, providing repeatable switching for machinery, automation equipment and electrical installations.
The BF26T2A230 combines a four-pole 2NO + 2NC arrangement with robust IEC electrical ratings and flexible mounting options. Its 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil makes it particularly suitable for industrial control systems using this common AC control voltage.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
- Resistive and industrial load switching.
- Motor control and switching circuits.
- Heating, ventilation and industrial control equipment.
- OEM machinery and electrical assemblies.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
| Current | 26 A | |
| Power | 11 kW | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 45 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF26 | |
| Model | BF26T2A230 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Contact configuration | 2NO + 2NC | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 45 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C | 45 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C | 36 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤70 °C | 32 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 26 A | |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 11.5 A | |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 230 V | 17 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 400 V | 30 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 500 V | 37 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 690 V | 51 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 210 A | |
| Making capacity | 260 A RMS | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 3,600 cycles/h | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to 80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3,000 m | |
| Weight | 510 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF26T2A230 used for?
The Lovato BF26T2A230 is a four-pole power contactor designed for electrical load switching in industrial machinery, automation systems and control panels.
What current rating does the BF26T2A230 have?
The contactor has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith rating of 45 A and an AC-3 operational current rating of 26 A at up to 440 V.
What coil voltage does the BF26T2A230 require?
The BF26T2A230 uses a 230 V AC coil designed for 50/60 Hz operation.
What contact configuration does this contactor have?
The BF26T2A230 has four main poles arranged as 2 normally open (2NO) and 2 normally closed (2NC) contacts.
How is the Lovato BF26T2A230 mounted?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside an electrical control panel.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric BF contactors are engineered for dependable industrial switching, combining robust electrical performance, flexible panel mounting and practical contact configurations for machinery and automation applications.
