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BF3800A400 Lovato contactor 3 pole AC3:38A 18.5kw 400VAC coil
Lovato BF3800A400 three-pole power contactor with 400 V AC coil, 38 A AC-3 rating and 18.5 kW motor switching capacity for industrial applications.
£88.14
Why Choose the Lovato BF3800A400 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF3800A400 is a reliable and robust three-pole power contactor designed for switching and controlling motors, electrical loads and industrial automation equipment. As part of the proven Lovato BF38 contactor series, it provides dependable performance for motor starters, control panels and industrial switching applications.
This contactor features a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and supports an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A, making it suitable for controlling three-phase motors and industrial equipment. Its compact construction allows flexible installation using screw fixing or standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting inside electrical panels.
With an AC-3 motor rating of 18.5 kW at 400 V AC and an IEC AC-1 thermal current rating of 56 A, the BF3800A400 provides reliable switching performance for machinery, pumps, fans, compressors and industrial automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Compact three-pole contactor for industrial motor control.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current rating for reliable motor switching.
- 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil suitable for industrial control circuits.
- 18.5 kW motor switching capacity at 400 V AC.
- 56 A AC-1 thermal current rating for general switching applications.
- Flexible installation with screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 series power contactor.
- 3 normally open main power contacts.
- 400 V AC 50/60 Hz operating coil.
- 38 A IEC AC-3 rated current.
- 56 A IEC AC-1 thermal current.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V AC.
- High mechanical and electrical endurance for industrial applications.
- Suitable for automation panels, motor starters and control systems.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Motor Applications
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF3800A400 provide safe and efficient remote switching of electrical loads, allowing motors and industrial equipment to be controlled through automation systems, starters and electrical control circuits.
The BF38 series is designed for engineers, panel builders and machine manufacturers requiring compact contactors with dependable switching performance, flexible mounting options and reliable operation in industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial machinery control panels.
- Pumps, fans and HVAC equipment.
- Compressors and production machinery.
- Electrical switchboards and automation systems.
- OEM machine building applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 380–440 V | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Power | 18.5 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 | BF38 Contactors | |
| Model | BF3800A400 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Contact configuration | 3 NO main contacts | |
| Coil type | AC coil 50/60 Hz | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Rated thermal 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 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 front protection | |
| Weight | approx. 433 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF3800A400 used for?
The Lovato BF3800A400 is a three-pole power contactor used for switching motors and electrical loads in industrial control systems.
What coil voltage does the BF3800A400 require?
The contactor uses a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for operation.
What motor power can this contactor control?
The BF3800A400 is rated for motors up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC in AC-3 duty.
How many poles does the contactor have?
The BF3800A400 features three normally open main power contacts for three-phase switching applications.
How is the BF3800A400 installed?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN rail.
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