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BF38T4L048 – 4P CONTACTOR NO 56A AC1 48VDC LOW C.
Lovato BF38T4L048 four-pole power contactor with four normally open contacts, a 56 A AC-1 current rating and a low-consumption 48 V DC coil for industrial electrical load switching.
£232.92
Why Choose the Lovato BF38T4L048 Low-Consumption Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4L048 is a high-performance four-pole power contactor designed for reliable electrical load switching in industrial machinery, control panels and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, it features four normally open (4NO) main contacts and a low-consumption 48 V DC coil.
With an IEC AC-1 current rating of 56 A, the BF38T4L048 provides dependable four-pole switching for industrial power circuits. Its low-consumption coil design reduces control circuit power demand, making it particularly suitable for automation equipment and applications where efficient contactor operation is required.
The BF38T4L048 has a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and uses screw terminals for secure electrical connections. Its compact format supports installation on a DIN rail inside electrical control panels, providing a practical switching solution for machine builders, panel builders and industrial automation engineers.
Key Advantages
- Four-pole industrial power contactor for electrical load switching.
- 56 A AC-1 current rating for industrial applications.
- Four normally open (4NO) main contacts for simultaneous four-pole switching.
- Low-consumption 48 V DC coil helps reduce control circuit power demand.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage for industrial electrical systems.
- DIN rail mounting for straightforward integration into electrical control panels.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 contactor series.
- Four normally open main poles.
- 56 A AC-1 current rating.
- 48 V DC low-consumption coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- Screw-terminal electrical connections.
- DIN rail mounting for industrial control panels.
- Operating temperature range from -50 to 70 °C.
Efficient Load Control for Industrial Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF38T4L048 provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, allowing electrical loads to be operated remotely through industrial control and automation systems. Energising the control coil closes the four normally open main contacts, providing repeatable switching for machinery and electrical installations.
The BF38T4L048 is particularly suited to applications where control circuit efficiency is important. Its low-consumption 48 V DC coil combines with a 56 A AC-1 rating and four normally open poles, while DIN rail mounting and screw terminals simplify integration into industrial control panels.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
- Resistive and heating load switching.
- PLC-controlled electrical systems.
- Industrial power switching applications.
- OEM machinery and electrical assemblies.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
| Power | 18.5 kW | |
| Current | 38 A | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V DC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | DC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF38 | |
| Model | BF38T4L048 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Main contact configuration | 4NO | |
| AC-1 current rating | 56 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V DC | |
| Coil type | Low-consumption DC coil | |
| Terminal type | Screw | |
| Mounting type | DIN rail | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 70 °C | |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 90 × 61 × 108 mm | |
| Standards | IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 60947-1, CSA C22.2 60947-4-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF38T4L048 used for?
The Lovato BF38T4L048 is a four-pole power contactor designed for switching electrical loads in industrial machinery, automation systems and control panels.
What current rating does the BF38T4L048 have?
The BF38T4L048 has an AC-1 current rating of 56 A.
What coil does the BF38T4L048 use?
The BF38T4L048 uses a low-consumption 48 V DC coil, making it suitable for industrial automation and control circuits where reduced coil power demand is desirable.
What contact configuration does the BF38T4L048 have?
The BF38T4L048 has four normally open (4NO) main contacts for four-pole electrical switching.
How is the Lovato BF38T4L048 mounted?
The BF38T4L048 is designed for DIN rail mounting inside industrial electrical control panels.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric BF contactors provide dependable industrial switching for machinery and automation systems, with the BF38T4L048 combining four-pole switching with a low-consumption DC coil for efficient control circuit operation.
