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BF38T2D048 – 4P CONTACTOR 2NO+2NC 56A AC1 48VDC
Lovato BF38T2D048 four-pole power contactor with 2NO + 2NC contacts, a 48 V DC coil, 56 A AC-1 thermal current rating and 38 A AC-3 operational current rating for industrial electrical control applications.
£241.48
Why Choose the Lovato BF38T2D048 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T2D048 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control in industrial electrical systems. Part of the Lovato BF contactor range, this model combines a 48 V DC control coil with a 2NO + 2NC contact configuration for versatile control applications.
With an IEC conventional free-air thermal current of 56 A at up to 40 °C and an AC-3 operational current of 38 A at up to 440 V, the BF38T2D048 provides dependable switching for demanding industrial loads. Its rated insulation voltage of 690 V and rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV support installation in industrial control and power distribution equipment.
The contactor can be mounted using screws or on a 35 mm DIN rail, allowing straightforward integration into electrical panels and control cabinets. Properly wired power terminals provide IP20 protection, while the contactor is rated for a mechanical life of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Key Advantages
- Versatile four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- 2NO + 2NC contact configuration provides flexible circuit control.
- 48 V DC coil for DC control systems.
- 56 A AC-1 conventional free-air thermal current at temperatures up to 40 °C.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four poles with 2 normally open and 2 normally closed contacts.
- 48 V DC rated control voltage.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.
- Operating temperature range of -50 to +70 °C.
- Mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 cycles.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, allowing industrial loads to be operated from control systems without requiring direct manual switching. The Lovato BF38T2D048 combines high-current switching capability with a 48 V DC control coil, making it suitable for integration into industrial automation and electrical control equipment.
Its four-pole 2NO + 2NC configuration provides additional flexibility where both normally open and normally closed power contacts are required. DIN rail or screw fixing simplifies panel installation, while the contactor's high mechanical endurance supports applications requiring frequent and dependable switching.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor control panels.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- Industrial power switching circuits.
- OEM machinery and equipment.
- Heating and other resistive load switching applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Power | 18.5 kW | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | DC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF | |
| Model | BF38T2D048 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Contact configuration | 2NO + 2NC | |
| Coil type | DC | |
| Rated control voltage | 48 V DC | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 56 A at ≤40 °C | |
| Operational current AC-3 | 38 A at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | |
| Operational current AC-4 | 15.5 A at 400 V | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,400,000 cycles | |
| Weight | 666 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF38T2D048?
The BF38T2D048 is a four-pole Lovato power contactor with a 48 V DC coil and a 2NO + 2NC contact configuration.
What is the current rating of the BF38T2D048?
The contactor has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 56 A at up to 40 °C and an AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
What control voltage does the BF38T2D048 require?
The BF38T2D048 uses a 48 V DC rated control coil.
What contacts does the BF38T2D048 have?
The contactor has four poles configured as 2 normally open and 2 normally closed contacts.
How is the Lovato BF38T2D048 mounted?
The contactor supports screw fixing or mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail for installation in electrical panels and control cabinets.
Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
The Lovato BF contactor range provides dependable electrical switching for industrial control, machinery and automation applications, with robust construction and flexible installation options for professional control-panel systems.
