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BF38T4A02460 – 4P CONTACTOR NO 56A AC1 24/60
Lovato BF38T4A02460 four-pole power contactor with a 24 V AC 60 Hz coil, 56 A conventional thermal current and a 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for industrial switching and motor-control applications.
£111.87
Why Choose the Lovato BF38T4A02460 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4A02460 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching in industrial electrical control systems. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor range, this model features a 24 V AC 60 Hz coil and provides dependable switching for motor control, machinery and other industrial loads.
The BF38T4A02460 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. At 400 V, its AC-3 motor rating is 38 A / 18.5 kW, making it suitable for demanding industrial motor-control applications.
With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, a rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and a mechanical life of up to 20,000,000 cycles, the BF38T4A02460 is engineered for long-term industrial service. Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting allows straightforward integration into electrical control panels and machinery.
Key Advantages
- Robust four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- 24 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible AC control circuits.
- 56 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for motor control.
- 20,000,000-cycle mechanical life for high operating endurance.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four-pole configuration.
- 24 V AC rated coil voltage at 60 Hz.
- 56 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 15.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors provide electrically controlled switching of industrial power circuits, allowing motors and other loads to be operated through automation and control equipment. The Lovato BF38T4A02460 combines four-pole switching with a 24 V AC 60 Hz control coil, providing a durable solution for industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
Its high electrical and mechanical endurance supports applications involving frequent switching, while its 690 V insulation rating and industrial AC-3 performance make it suitable for demanding motor-control environments. DIN rail or screw mounting also provides flexibility when integrating the contactor into new or existing control-panel designs.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Pumps, fans and compressors.
- Industrial power switching circuits.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- OEM machinery and industrial equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 24 V | |
| Power | 18.5 kW | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF38 | |
| Model | BF38T4A02460 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Coil type | AC, 60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 56 A | |
| Operational current AC-1 at ≤40 °C | 56 A | |
| Operational current AC-1 at ≤55 °C | 45 A | |
| Operational current AC-1 at ≤70 °C | 40 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 | |
| AC-1 operational power at 230 V | 21 kW | |
| AC-1 operational power at 400 V | 36 kW | |
| AC-1 operational power at 500 V | 45 kW | |
| AC-1 operational power at 690 V | 62 kW | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 320 A | |
| Making capacity | 380 A RMS | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| 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 | 500 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF38T4A02460?
The BF38T4A02460 is a four-pole Lovato power contactor with a 24 V AC 60 Hz coil, designed for industrial switching and motor-control applications.
What control voltage does the BF38T4A02460 require?
The BF38T4A02460 has a rated control coil voltage of 24 V AC at 60 Hz.
What is the current rating of the BF38T4A02460?
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 motor power is the BF38T4A02460 rated for at 400 V?
The BF38T4A02460 is rated for 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
How is the Lovato BF38T4A02460 mounted?
The BF38T4A02460 can be installed using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail, allowing flexible installation in industrial electrical panels and control cabinets.
Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
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