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BF3800A04860 – 3P CONTACTOR 38A AC3 48/60
Lovato BF3800A04860 three-pole power contactor with a 38 A AC-3 rating, 18.5 kW motor rating at 400 V and 48 V AC 60 Hz coil for industrial motor switching and automation applications.
£88.14
Why Choose the Lovato BF3800A04860 Three-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF3800A04860 is a high-performance three-pole power contactor designed for industrial motor control and electrical switching applications. As part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, it provides reliable switching capability for automation systems, machinery and industrial control panels.
This contactor features a 48 V AC 60 Hz coil and is designed for controlling three-phase motors and industrial loads. The BF38 series combines high electrical performance with a compact design suitable for installation in modern electrical enclosures.
With an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A, an AC-3 motor power rating of 18.5 kW at 400 V and a conventional free air thermal current rating of 56 A, the BF3800A04860 is suitable for demanding industrial motor starter and automation applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable three-pole contactor for industrial motor switching.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current rating for three-phase motor applications.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- 48 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
- High-performance BF38 series construction for industrial applications.
- Flexible installation with screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor series.
- Three normally open main contacts.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at 440 V and 55°C.
- 56 A IEC conventional free air thermal current (Ith).
- 48 V AC 60 Hz operating coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when correctly wired.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Systems
The Lovato BF3800A04860 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 BF38 series construction, increased switching capacity and 48 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 | 42–48 V | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Power | 18.5 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 | BF38 | |
| Model | BF3800A04860 | |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3 NO | |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 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 | 38 A at 440 V and 55°C | |
| AC-4 operational current | 15.5 A at 400 V | |
| AC-3 operational power at 230 V | 11 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 400 V | 18.5 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 415 V | 18.5 kW | |
| AC-3 operational power at 440 V | 18.5 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 | 1,400,000 cycles | |
| Weight | 430 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3800A04860 used for?
The BF3800A04860 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 BF3800A04860?
The contactor has an AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A.
What motor power is supported at 400 V?
The BF3800A04860 supports motors up to 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BF3800A04860 use?
The contactor uses a 48 V AC 60 Hz coil.
How is the BF3800A04860 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, robust construction and flexible installation are required.
