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BF3200A46060 – 3P CONTACTOR 32A AC3 460/60
Lovato BF3200A46060 three-pole power contactor with a 32 A AC-3 rating, 16 kW motor rating at 400 V and 460 V AC 60 Hz coil for industrial motor switching and automation applications.
£79.11
Why Choose the Lovato BF3200A46060 Three-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF3200A46060 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for industrial motor control and electrical switching applications. As part of the Lovato BF32 contactor series, it provides reliable switching performance for automation systems, machinery and industrial control panels.
This contactor is engineered for controlling three-phase motors and industrial loads, combining high electrical performance with a compact design suitable for modern electrical enclosures. The BF32 series supports flexible installation using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
With a rated AC-3 operational current of 32 A, an AC-3 motor power rating of 16 kW at 400 V and a 460 V AC 60 Hz coil, the BF3200A46060 is suitable for industrial motor starters, automation equipment and electrical control systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable three-pole contactor for industrial motor switching.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current rating for three-phase motor applications.
- 16 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- 460 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
- Compact BF32 series construction for machinery and automation panels.
- Flexible installation with screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF32 power contactor series.
- Three main poles.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current.
- 56 A conventional free air thermal current (Ith).
- 460 V AC 60 Hz operating coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 terminal protection when correctly wired.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Systems
The Lovato BF3200A46060 provides controlled switching of electrical loads by allowing a low-power control circuit to operate higher-power motor circuits. This makes it suitable for industrial machinery, automation systems and motor starter applications.
With its BF32 series construction, high switching capability and 460 V AC 60 Hz coil, this contactor provides a dependable solution for engineers and panel builders requiring reliable three-phase motor control.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Automation control panels.
- Pumps, fans and HVAC systems.
- Material handling and conveyor systems.
- OEM electrical control assemblies.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 460–500 V | |
| Current | 32 A | |
| Power | 16 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 460 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF32 | |
| Model | BF3200A46060 | |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC coil | |
| Rated coil voltage | 460 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 60 Hz | |
| Conventional free air thermal current (Ith) | 56 A | |
| 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 insulation voltage (Ui) | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) | 6 kV | |
| Mounting type | Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles | |
| Weight | 422 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3200A46060 used for?
The BF3200A46060 is a three-pole contactor designed for industrial motor switching, automation systems and electrical control applications.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF3200A46060?
The contactor has an AC-3 operational current rating of 32 A.
What motor power is supported at 400 V?
The BF3200A46060 supports motors up to 16 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BF3200A46060 use?
The contactor uses a 460 V AC 60 Hz coil.
How is the BF3200A46060 mounted?
The contactor supports screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Trusted by Industrial Control Engineers
Lovato BF series contactors are widely used in industrial automation and motor control applications where reliable switching performance and flexible installation are required.
