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BF3200A400 Lovato contactor 3 pole AC3:32A 16kw 400VAC coil
Lovato BF3200A400 three-pole power contactor with 400 V AC coil, 32 A AC-3 rating and 16 kW motor switching capability for industrial applications.
£79.11
Why Choose the Lovato BF3200A400 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF3200A400 is a compact and reliable three-pole power contactor designed for motor control, industrial automation and electrical switching applications. Part of the proven Lovato BF32 contactor series, it provides dependable switching performance with a 400 V AC coil, three main contacts and robust construction for demanding industrial environments.
This contactor is engineered for reliable switching of three-phase motors and industrial loads, offering high electrical and mechanical endurance while maintaining a compact installation footprint. Its screw fixing and 35 mm DIN rail mounting capability make it suitable for control panels, machinery and automation assemblies.
With an AC-3 operational current rating of 32 A at 400 V AC, a 16 kW motor rating at 400 V AC and a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, the Lovato BF3200A400 is ideal for industrial motor starters, machinery control and electrical switching applications.
Key Advantages
- Compact three-pole contactor designed for industrial motor control.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current rating for reliable motor switching.
- 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil suitable for industrial control circuits.
- 16 kW motor switching capability at 400 V AC.
- High mechanical endurance for long service life.
- Flexible installation with screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF32 contactor series.
- Three normally open main contacts.
- 56 A thermal current rating.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current at 400 V AC.
- 400 V AC coil voltage.
- 50/60 Hz AC coil operation.
- Rated insulation voltage up to 690 V.
- 35 mm DIN rail or screw mounting capability.
- Suitable for direct motor starting applications.
Reliable Motor Switching for Industrial Applications
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF3200A400 provide electrically controlled switching of motor circuits and industrial loads. Their electromagnetic coil design allows automation systems to control higher-power circuits safely from low-power control signals.
The BF32 series combines compact dimensions with reliable switching performance, making it suitable for machine builders, electrical panel manufacturers and industrial engineers requiring dependable motor control components.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor control panels.
- Machine automation systems.
- Pumps and ventilation equipment.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- OEM machinery and production equipment.
- Electrical control cabinets.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 380–440 V | |
| Current | 32 A | |
| Power | 16 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF32 Contactors | |
| Model | BF3200A400 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3NO | |
| Coil type | AC 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Thermal current Ith | 56 A | |
| AC-3 operational current | 32 A | |
| Motor power at 400 V AC | 16 kW | |
| Motor power at 690 V AC | 22 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Mounting type | Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail mounting | |
| Protection rating | IP20 terminal protection | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | approx. 45 × 90 × 90 mm | |
| Weight | approx. 428 g | |
| Mechanical life | 20 million operations | |
| Electrical life | 1.6 million operations |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3200A400 used for?
The Lovato BF3200A400 is a three-pole power contactor used for switching motors and industrial electrical loads in automation systems.
What coil voltage does the BF3200A400 require?
The BF3200A400 uses a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for operation.
What current rating does the BF3200A400 provide?
The contactor provides a 32 A AC-3 operational current rating and a 56 A thermal current rating.
What motor power can the BF3200A400 switch?
The contactor is suitable for motors up to approximately 16 kW at 400 V AC.
How is the BF3200A400 mounted?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN rail.
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Lovato BF series contactors are used by engineers and panel builders to provide reliable electrical switching, efficient motor control and dependable operation in industrial systems.
