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BF3200A04860 – 3P CONTACTOR 32A AC3 48/60
Lovato BF3200A04860 is a three-pole 32 A AC-3 power contactor with a 48 V AC 60 Hz coil and a 16 kW motor rating at 400 V.
£79.11
Why Choose the Lovato BF3200A04860 Contactor?
The Lovato BF3200A04860 is a compact and reliable three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other electrical loads in industrial control systems. As part of the Lovato BF32 contactor series, it provides an AC-3 operational current rating of 32 A at voltages up to 440 V.
This contactor supports an AC-3 motor rating of 16 kW at 400 V and an AC-1 operational current of 56 A at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C. Its 48 V AC, 60 Hz operating coil makes it suitable for control circuits using this specific supply voltage and frequency.
The BF3200A04860 can be installed using screws or mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. Its IP20 power terminals, long mechanical service life and compatibility with Lovato BF series accessories support dependable use in motor starters, control panels and industrial automation equipment.
Key Advantages
- Compact three-pole contactor for motor and load switching.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 16 kW motor rating at 400 V for three-phase applications.
- Dedicated 48 V AC, 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN-rail mounting.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Key Features
- Lovato BF32 series power contactor.
- Three main switching poles.
- 32 A AC-3 rating at up to 440 V.
- 56 A AC-1 rating at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
- Rated insulation voltage of 690 V.
- Rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV.
- 48 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
- IP20 power-terminal protection when correctly wired.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN-rail mounting.
Reliable Switching for Motors and Industrial Loads
A power contactor uses an electrically energised coil to open and close its main contacts, allowing a low-power control circuit to switch a higher-power motor or electrical load. The Lovato BF3200A04860 is designed for frequent remote switching in motor starters, automated machinery and control-panel applications.
Its AC-3 rating applies to squirrel-cage motor starting and switching off while the motor is running, while its AC-1 rating covers non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. The contactor must be paired with suitable overload and short-circuit protection selected for the application.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters.
- Pumps, fans and compressors.
- Conveyors and material-handling equipment.
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Heating and resistive-load control.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
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 Electric | |
| Series | BF32 | |
| Model | BF3200A04860 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC, 60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 V AC | |
| AC-3 operational current | 32 A at up to 440 V | |
| AC-4 operational current | 13.5 A at 400 V | |
| AC-1 operational current | 56 A at 40 °C; 45 A at 55 °C; 40 A at 70 °C | |
| AC-3 motor power at 230 V | 8.8 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 400 V | 16 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 415–440 V | 17 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 500 V | 20 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 690 V | 22 kW | |
| Conventional thermal current | 56 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Short-time current for 10 s | 320 A | |
| Making capacity | 320 A RMS | |
| Recommended gG fuse | 63 A | |
| Recommended aM fuse | 32 A | |
| Coil inrush consumption | 75 VA | |
| Coil holding consumption | 9 VA | |
| Power-terminal protection | IP20 when correctly wired | |
| Mounting | Screw or 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating position | Vertical, ±30° allowable | |
| Operating temperature | -50 °C to +70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 °C to +80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3,000 m | |
| Mechanical endurance | 20 million cycles | |
| Electrical endurance | 1.6 million cycles | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 3,600 cycles/hour | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Weight | 420 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3200A04860 used for?
The BF3200A04860 is used to switch three-phase motors and other electrical loads from an industrial control circuit.
What is the AC-3 current rating of this contactor?
The contactor has an AC-3 operational current rating of 32 A at voltages up to 440 V.
What motor power can the BF3200A04860 control?
Its rated AC-3 motor power is 16 kW at 400 V, with the applicable rating varying according to the operating voltage.
What control voltage does the coil require?
The BF3200A04860 has a 48 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
How is this contactor mounted?
The contactor can be secured with screws or mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN rail.
Trusted Industrial Control from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric BF series contactors provide dependable switching for motors and industrial loads, combining compact installation, robust electrical performance and compatibility with modern control-panel systems.
