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BF38T4A04860 – 4P CONTACTOR NO 56A AC1 48/60
Lovato BF38T4A04860 four-pole power contactor with four normally open main contacts, a 48 V AC 60 Hz coil, 56 A AC-1 rating and 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for industrial switching and motor control.
£111.87
Why Choose the Lovato BF38T4A04860 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4A04860 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 48 V AC 60 Hz control coil and four normally open main contacts for switching motors and other industrial loads.
The BF38T4A04860 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 18.5 kW, making it suitable for demanding industrial motor-control applications.
With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and a mechanical life of up to 20,000,000 cycles, the BF38T4A04860 is designed for long-term industrial service. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides flexible installation within electrical panels and control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Robust four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- Four normally open main contacts for four-pole load switching.
- 48 V AC 60 Hz control coil for compatible AC control circuits.
- 56 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for motor control.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four normally open main poles.
- 48 V AC rated control 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 BF38T4A04860 combines four normally open main poles with a 48 V AC 60 Hz control coil, providing a dependable switching solution for industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
Its 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V supports motor-control applications, while its 56 A AC-1 rating provides capacity for resistive load switching. High mechanical endurance and flexible screw or DIN rail mounting further support integration into professional industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Three-phase motor switching.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Resistive load switching.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- OEM machinery and industrial equipment.
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 | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF38 | |
| Model | BF38T4A04860 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Main contact configuration | 4NO | |
| Coil type | AC | |
| Rated control voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Control frequency | 60 Hz | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| 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 400 V | 36 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF38T4A04860?
The BF38T4A04860 is a four-pole Lovato power contactor with four normally open main contacts and a 48 V AC 60 Hz control coil.
What control voltage does the BF38T4A04860 require?
The BF38T4A04860 has a 48 V AC control coil rated for 60 Hz operation.
What is the current rating of the BF38T4A04860?
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 BF38T4A04860 rated for at 400 V?
The BF38T4A04860 is rated for 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
How is the Lovato BF38T4A04860 mounted?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail for integration into industrial electrical panels and control cabinets.
Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato BF contactors provide dependable switching for industrial motor control, machinery and automation systems, combining high electrical performance with flexible installation for professional electrical control applications.
