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BF38T4A23060 – 4P CONTACTOR NO 56A AC1 230/60
Lovato BF38T4A23060 four-pole power contactor with four normally open main contacts, a 230 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 BF38T4A23060 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4A23060 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching in industrial electrical control systems. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, this model features four normally open main contacts and a 230 V AC 60 Hz control coil for industrial motor control and power-switching applications.
The BF38T4A23060 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, rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and an operating temperature range of -50 to +70 °C, the BF38T4A23060 is engineered for demanding industrial environments. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides flexible installation within machinery, 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.
- 230 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.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplifies control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four normally open main poles.
- 230 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.
- 30 HP UL/CSA motor rating at 480 V.
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 BF38T4A23060 combines four normally open main poles with a 230 V AC 60 Hz control coil, providing a dependable 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. Its wide operating temperature range and flexible screw or DIN rail mounting support straightforward integration into professional industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Three-phase motor switching.
- Pumps, fans and compressors.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Resistive load switching.
- OEM machinery and industrial equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 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 | BF38T4A23060 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Main contact configuration | 4NO | |
| Coil type | AC, 60 Hz | |
| Rated control voltage | 230 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 | |
| UL/CSA three-phase motor rating at 480 V | 30 HP | |
| 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 | 504 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF38T4A23060?
The BF38T4A23060 is a four-pole Lovato power contactor with four normally open main contacts and a 230 V AC 60 Hz control coil.
What control voltage does the BF38T4A23060 require?
The BF38T4A23060 has a 230 V AC control coil rated for 60 Hz operation.
What is the current rating of the BF38T4A23060?
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 BF38T4A23060 rated for at 400 V?
The BF38T4A23060 is rated for 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.
How is the Lovato BF38T4A23060 mounted?
The BF38T4A23060 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.
