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BF5000A12060 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 50A AC3 120VAC 60HZ
Lovato BF5000A12060 is a BF50 three-pole power contactor rated at 50 A in AC-3 duty with a 120 V AC 60 Hz coil for industrial three-phase motor and load switching.
£119.77
Why Choose the Lovato BF5000A12060 3-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF5000A12060 is a 3-pole BF50 power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of three-phase motors in industrial machinery and automation systems. Part of the Lovato BF contactor series, this model provides an AC-3 operational current rating of 50 A for demanding motor-control applications.
This version is equipped with a conventional electromagnetic coil rated at 120 V AC 60 Hz. Its three main power poles provide dependable remote switching of compatible three-phase loads, making the BF5000A12060 suitable for motor starters, pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and production machinery.
The BF50 platform offers a compact industrial contactor solution that can be integrated with compatible LOVATO Electric auxiliary contacts, overload relays and motor-control accessories. This makes the BF5000A12060 a practical choice for panel builders and machine manufacturers requiring a 50 A AC-3 contactor with a 120 V AC 60 Hz control coil.
Key Advantages
- Industrial 3-pole BF50 contactor for three-phase motor control.
- 50 A AC-3 operational current rating for compatible motor loads.
- 120 V AC 60 Hz coil for matching control circuits.
- Reliable electromechanical switching for machinery and automation systems.
- Suitable for use in direct-on-line and other compatible motor-control arrangements.
- Integrates with appropriate LOVATO Electric BF-series control and protection accessories.
Key Features
- Lovato BF50 power contactor.
- 3-pole main switching configuration.
- 50 A AC-3 rated operational current.
- 120 V AC rated coil voltage.
- 60 Hz coil frequency.
- Electromagnetic contactor operation.
- Designed for remote switching of compatible three-phase motors.
- Industrial construction for machinery and control-panel applications.
Reliable & Durable Motor Switching
AC-3 contactors are designed for the switching demands associated with squirrel-cage motors, including energising the motor during starting and disconnecting it during normal running conditions. The BF5000A12060 provides a 50 A AC-3 switching capacity for correctly selected industrial motor-control applications.
Its 120 V AC 60 Hz coil allows the contactor to be controlled remotely from compatible switches, relays, PLC interfaces and other control equipment. When combined with correctly selected overload and short-circuit protection, the BF5000A12060 can form part of a coordinated industrial motor-control solution.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase industrial motor control.
- Pumps and pumping equipment.
- Fans and ventilation systems.
- Compressors and refrigeration machinery.
- Conveyors and material-handling systems.
- Machine tools and production equipment.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 100–130 V | |
| Current | 50 A | |
| Power | 22 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 120 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF Contactors | |
| Model | BF5000A12060 | |
| Contactor designation | BF50 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Utilisation category | AC-3 | |
| AC-3 operational current | 50 A | |
| Coil type | AC electromagnetic | |
| Rated coil voltage | 120 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 60 Hz | |
| Application | Three-phase motor and industrial load switching | |
| Installation | Industrial control panels and machinery |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF5000A12060 used for?
The BF5000A12060 is a 3-pole power contactor designed for switching and controlling compatible three-phase motors and other industrial electrical loads.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF5000A12060?
The Lovato BF5000A12060 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 50 A.
What coil voltage does the BF5000A12060 require?
This contactor is fitted with a coil rated for 120 V AC at 60 Hz.
How many poles does the Lovato BF5000A12060 have?
The BF5000A12060 is a 3-pole contactor, making it suitable for switching compatible three-phase power circuits.
Can the BF5000A12060 be used in a motor starter?
Yes. The BF5000A12060 can be incorporated into a compatible motor starter together with correctly selected overload and short-circuit protection for the motor and installation.
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