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BF3800A22060 – 3P CONTACTOR 38A AC3 220/60
Lovato BF3800A22060 three-pole power contactor with a 38 A AC-3 rating, 18.5 kW motor rating at 400 V and 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil for industrial motor switching and automation applications.
£88.14
Why Choose the Lovato BF3800A22060 Three-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF3800A22060 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for industrial motor control and electrical switching applications. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A for dependable control of three-phase motors in machinery, automation and industrial electrical systems.
The BF3800A22060 combines a high switching capacity with a compact installation format. It features a 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil, a conventional free air thermal current rating of 56 A at up to 40°C and a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, making it well suited to demanding industrial control applications.
With an AC-3 motor power rating of 18.5 kW at 400 V and flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, the BF3800A22060 is suitable for motor starters, production machinery, pumps, fans, conveyors and OEM control panels requiring reliable three-phase load switching.
Key Advantages
- Robust three-pole power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current rating at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- 56 A conventional free air thermal current rating at up to 40°C.
- Flexible installation using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor series.
- Three-pole configuration.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 56 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40°C.
- 15.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 220 V AC 60 Hz operating coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage and 6 kV impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF3800A22060 provide electrically controlled switching for three-phase motors and other industrial loads. This allows motor circuits to be operated from a separate control circuit, supporting automated machinery, motor starters and remotely controlled industrial equipment.
The BF3800A22060 combines a 38 A AC-3 rating with an 18.5 kW motor rating at 400 V. Its 220 V AC 60 Hz coil and flexible mounting options make it a practical solution for engineers and panel builders integrating motor switching into industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters and motor control panels.
- Industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Pumps, fans and ventilation equipment.
- Industrial automation and electrical control panels.
- OEM machinery and electrical switching systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Power | 18.5 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 220 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF38 | |
| Model | BF3800A22060 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Rated coil voltage | 220 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 60 Hz | |
| Conventional free air thermal current (Ith) | 56 A at ≤40°C | |
| 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 | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,400,000 cycles | |
| Weight | 415 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3800A22060 used for?
The BF3800A22060 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other electrical loads in industrial machinery, automation and motor control systems.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF3800A22060?
The BF3800A22060 has an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A at up to 440 V and 55°C.
What motor power can the BF3800A22060 control at 400 V?
Lovato rates the BF3800A22060 for 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BF3800A22060 require?
The contactor uses a 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil.
How is the Lovato BF3800A22060 mounted?
The BF3800A22060 supports screw fixing or mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.
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