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BF38T2D220 – 4P CONTACTOR 2NO+2NC 56A AC1 220VDC
Lovato BF38T2D220 four-pole power contactor with a 220 V DC coil, 2NO + 2NC main contacts, 56 A conventional thermal current and a 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for industrial switching applications.
£241.48
Why Choose the Lovato BF38T2D220 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T2D220 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control in industrial electrical systems. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, this model combines a 220 V DC control coil with a 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration for versatile industrial power control applications.
With an IEC conventional free-air thermal current of 56 A and an AC-3 operational current of 38 A at up to 440 V, the BF38T2D220 provides dependable switching for demanding industrial loads. Its rated insulation voltage of 690 V and rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV support use in professional industrial control and power switching equipment.
For motor control applications, the BF38T2D220 is rated at 38 A / 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V. It can be installed using screws or on a 35 mm DIN rail, while its mechanical life of up to 20 million cycles supports applications requiring frequent and dependable switching.
Key Advantages
- Robust four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration provides flexible circuit control.
- 220 V DC coil for DC-powered control systems.
- 56 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current.
- 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for motor switching applications.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplifies panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four poles with 2 normally open and 2 normally closed main contacts.
- 220 V DC rated control voltage.
- 56 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- 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, enabling motors and other industrial loads to be operated through automation and control systems. The Lovato BF38T2D220 combines a 220 V DC control coil with four main power contacts, making it suitable for integration into industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
Its 2NO + 2NC main contact arrangement provides both normally open and normally closed switching functions within a single contactor. High mechanical endurance, a wide operating temperature range and flexible screw or DIN rail mounting support reliable integration into demanding industrial installations.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- Resistive load switching.
- Industrial power switching circuits.
- OEM machinery and industrial equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
| Power | 18.5 kW | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | DC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF38 | |
| Model | BF38T2D220 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Main contact configuration | 2NO + 2NC | |
| Coil type | DC | |
| Rated control voltage | 220 V DC | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 56 A | |
| Operational current AC-1 at ≤40 °C | 56 A | |
| Operational current AC-3 at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 38 A | |
| Operational current AC-4 at 400 V | 15.5 A | |
| AC-3 operational power at 400 V | 18.5 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 400 V | 36 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 690 V | 62 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 320 A | |
| Average DC coil consumption | 5.4 W | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to +80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,400,000 cycles | |
| Weight | 670 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF38T2D220?
The BF38T2D220 is a four-pole Lovato power contactor with a 220 V DC coil and a 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration.
What is the current rating of the BF38T2D220?
The BF38T2D220 has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 56 A and an AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
What control voltage does the BF38T2D220 require?
The BF38T2D220 uses a 220 V DC rated control coil.
What motor power can the BF38T2D220 switch at 400 V?
The contactor is rated for 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
How is the Lovato BF38T2D220 mounted?
The BF38T2D220 supports screw fixing or mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail for installation in industrial control panels.
Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato BF contactors provide dependable switching for industrial motor control, machinery and automation systems, combining flexible installation with high mechanical endurance for professional electrical control applications.
