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BF3200A048 – 3P CONTACTOR 32A AC3 48/50-60
Lovato BF3200A048 three-pole power contactor with a 32 A AC-3 rating, 16 kW motor rating at 400 V and 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil for industrial motor switching and automation applications.
£79.11
Why Choose the Lovato BF3200A048 Three-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF3200A048 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF32 range, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 32 A and an AC-3 motor power rating of 16 kW at 400 V.
Designed for industrial motor control, automation equipment and electrical panels, the BF3200A048 combines high switching capability with a compact installation format. Its three normally open main contacts provide reliable switching, while the 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil allows operation from compatible industrial control circuits.
With a conventional free air thermal current rating of 56 A, a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, the BF3200A048 provides a versatile contactor solution for machinery, motor starters and industrial automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable three-pole power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current rating at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 16 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- Flexible installation using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail.
- Long mechanical life of up to 20,000,000 operating cycles.
Key Features
- Lovato BF32 power contactor series.
- Three normally open main contacts.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 56 A conventional free air thermal current at up to 40°C.
- 16 kW AC-3 rated operational power at 400 V.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.
Reliable Motor Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF3200A048 provide electrically controlled switching for motors and other industrial loads. The contactor allows a comparatively low-power control circuit to operate the main power contacts, making it suitable for motor starters, automated machinery and remotely controlled electrical systems.
The BF3200A048 combines a 32 A AC-3 rating with a 16 kW motor rating at 400 V, making it well suited to three-phase motor control. Its 48 V AC coil, compact construction and DIN rail mounting capability simplify integration into industrial control panels and machinery.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters and motor control panels.
- Industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Pumps, fans and ventilation equipment.
- Industrial automation and control panels.
- OEM machinery and electrical switching systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
| Current | 32 A | |
| Power | 16 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF32 | |
| Model | BF3200A048 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3 NO | |
| Conventional free air thermal current (Ith) | 56 A at ≤40°C | |
| AC-1 operational current | 56 A at ≤40°C | |
| AC-3 operational current | 32 A at ≤440 V and ≤55°C | |
| AC-4 operational current | 13.5 A at 400 V | |
| AC-3 operational power at 230 V | 8.8 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 400 V | 16 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 415 V | 17 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 440 V | 17 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 500 V | 20 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 690 V | 22 kW | |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated insulation voltage (Ui) | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) | 6 kV | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles | |
| Weight | 430 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3200A048 used for?
The BF3200A048 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching motors and other electrical loads in industrial control, automation and machinery applications.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF3200A048?
The BF3200A048 has an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 32 A at up to 440 V and 55°C.
What motor power can the BF3200A048 switch at 400 V?
Lovato rates the BF3200A048 for 16 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BF3200A048 require?
The contactor has a 48 V AC coil designed for 50/60 Hz operation.
How is the Lovato BF3200A048 mounted?
The BF3200A048 can be installed using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail.
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Lovato BF series contactors provide dependable switching for industrial motor control, automation and electrical panel applications, combining robust electrical performance with practical installation options.
