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BF3800A024 Lovato contactor 3 pole AC3:38A 18.5kw 24VAC coil
Lovato BF3800A024 three-pole power contactor with 24 V AC coil, 38 A AC-3 rating and 18.5 kW motor switching capability for industrial applications.
£88.14
Why Choose the Lovato BF3800A024 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF3800A024 is a reliable three-pole power contactor designed for switching and controlling three-phase motors and electrical loads in industrial automation, machinery and control panel applications. As part of the proven Lovato BF38 contactor series, it provides dependable switching performance, high electrical endurance and a compact solution for industrial motor control systems.
This contactor features a 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, three normally open main power contacts and a robust construction suitable for motor starters, automation systems and electrical distribution applications. The BF3800A024 supports flexible installation using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
With a rated operational current of 38 A AC-3, a thermal current rating of 56 A AC-1 and a motor power rating of 18.5 kW at 400 V AC, the BF3800A024 is ideal for controlling three-phase motors, pumps, fans, compressors and industrial machinery requiring reliable switching performance.
Key Advantages
- Reliable three-phase contactor for industrial motor control.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current rating for medium-duty motor applications.
- 24 V AC coil supply suitable for industrial control circuits.
- 56 A AC-1 thermal current rating for general switching applications.
- High mechanical and electrical endurance for long service life.
- Flexible installation with screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 contactor series.
- Three-pole power contactor.
- 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
- 38 A AC-3 motor switching current.
- 56 A AC-1 thermal current rating.
- 18.5 kW motor switching capability at 400 V AC.
- Three normally open main power contacts.
- High short-time current withstand capability.
- Suitable for industrial automation and motor starter applications.
Reliable Motor Switching for Industrial Applications
Contactors such as the Lovato BF3800A024 provide reliable electrical switching and isolation between low-voltage control circuits and higher-power loads. They allow automation systems to safely operate motors, pumps and industrial equipment while maintaining dependable control performance.
The Lovato BF38 series is designed for machine builders, panel manufacturers and industrial engineers requiring compact contactors with strong switching capability, robust construction and flexible installation options for modern automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial automation control panels.
- Pumps and fan control systems.
- Compressors and machinery drives.
- Production and processing equipment.
- OEM machinery and electrical control systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 24 V | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Power | 18.5 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF38 Contactors | |
| Model | BF3800A024 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contacts | 3NO | |
| Coil type | AC coil 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Rated thermal current Ith | 56 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 | 38 A | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 400 V AC | 18.5 kW | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 230 V AC | 11 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V AC | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Protection rating | IP20 when correctly wired | |
| Mechanical life | 20 million operations | |
| Electrical life | 1.4 million operations | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | approx. 56 × 88 × 93 mm | |
| Weight | approx. 429 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3800A024 used for?
The Lovato BF3800A024 is a three-pole contactor used for switching three-phase motors and electrical loads in industrial automation and control systems.
What coil voltage does the BF3800A024 require?
The contactor uses a 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for operation.
What motor power can this contactor control?
The BF3800A024 is rated for motors up to approximately 18.5 kW at 400 V AC under AC-3 utilisation conditions.
How many poles does the BF3800A024 have?
The contactor features three normally open main power poles for three-phase switching.
How is the BF3800A024 mounted?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
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