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BF38T4A22060 – 4P CONTACTOR NO 56A AC1 220/60
Lovato BF38T4A22060 four-pole power contactor with a 220 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 applications.
£111.87
Why Choose the Lovato BF38T4A22060 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4A22060 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 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil and is designed for motor control, machinery and general industrial power-switching applications.
The BF38T4A22060 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, providing dependable switching for industrial motor applications.
With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired, the BF38T4A22060 is engineered for professional industrial installations. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides flexible integration into electrical panels and control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Robust four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- 220 V AC 60 Hz control 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 applications.
- 690 V insulation voltage and 6 kV impulse withstand rating.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four-pole configuration.
- 220 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 BF38T4A22060 combines four-pole switching with a 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil, providing a dependable solution for machinery and industrial electrical panels.
Its 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V supports motor-control applications, while the 56 A AC-1 rating provides capacity for resistive load switching. Its industrial electrical ratings and flexible screw or DIN rail mounting support straightforward integration into professional control systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Three-phase motor switching.
- Pumps, fans and compressors.
- Conveyors and machinery control systems.
- Resistive and heating load switching.
- General power switching in electrical panels.
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 | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF38 | |
| Model | BF38T4A22060 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Coil type | AC, 60 Hz | |
| Rated control voltage | 220 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 | |
| AC coil inrush consumption at 20 °C | 75 VA | |
| AC coil holding consumption at 20 °C | 9 VA | |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 500 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF38T4A22060?
The BF38T4A22060 is a four-pole Lovato power contactor with a 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil, designed for industrial power switching and motor-control applications.
What control voltage does the BF38T4A22060 require?
The BF38T4A22060 has a 220 V AC control coil rated for 60 Hz operation.
What is the current rating of the BF38T4A22060?
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 BF38T4A22060 rated for at 400 V?
The BF38T4A22060 is rated for 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
How is the Lovato BF38T4A22060 mounted?
The BF38T4A22060 supports screw fixing or mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail for installation in 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 robust electrical performance with flexible installation for professional control applications.
