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BF5000A22060 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 50A AC3 230VAC 60HZ
Lovato BF5000A22060 is a BF50 three-pole power contactor rated at 50 A AC-3 with a 22 kW motor rating at 400 V and a 220 V AC 60 Hz coil for industrial three-phase motor-control applications.
£119.77
Why Choose the Lovato BF5000A22060 BF50 3-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF5000A22060 is a robust 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, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 50 A at up to 440 V, making it suitable for demanding motor-control duties.
This version features an AC coil rated at 220 V 60 Hz. At 400 V, the BF5000A22060 provides an AC-3 motor rating of 22 kW, while its conventional free-air thermal current and AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C are 90 A.
With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV and flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, the BF5000A22060 is engineered for dependable integration into motor starters, machinery and industrial control panels.
Key Advantages
- Industrial 3-pole BF50 power contactor for three-phase motor control.
- 50 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 22 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 220 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
- 90 A AC-1 rating at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for industrial panels.
Key Features
- Lovato BF50 power contactor.
- 3-pole main switching configuration.
- 50 A AC-3 rated operational current.
- 90 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil.
- 22 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Front power-terminal protection to IP20.
Reliable & Durable Motor Switching
The Lovato BF5000A22060 is engineered for repeated industrial motor switching, with a mechanical endurance of up to 15,000,000 cycles and electrical endurance of up to 1,400,000 cycles. Its AC-3 characteristics make it suitable for switching squirrel-cage motors in correctly designed starting and stopping circuits.
Combining a 50 A AC-3 rating, 22 kW motor capability at 400 V and a dedicated 220 V AC 60 Hz coil, this BF50 contactor provides a dependable switching component for motor starters, OEM machinery and industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase industrial motor control.
- Pumps and pumping equipment.
- Fans, blowers 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 | 200–250 V | |
| Power | 22 kW | |
| Current | 50 A | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 220 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 90 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF Contactors | |
| Model | BF5000A22060 | |
| Product designation | BF50 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC, 60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 220 V AC | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 90 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C | 90 A | |
| AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C | 75 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 50 A | |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 28 A | |
| AC-3 motor power at 230 V | 11 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 400 V | 22 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 415 V | 22 kW | |
| AC-3 motor power at 440 V | 22 kW | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 front | |
| Mechanical life | 15,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,400,000 cycles | |
| Mounting | Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Weight | 1020 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF5000A22060 used for?
The BF5000A22060 is a 3-pole BF50 power contactor designed for switching and controlling compatible three-phase motors and other industrial electrical loads.
What is the AC-3 rating of the BF5000A22060?
The contactor has an AC-3 operational current rating of 50 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C, with a motor power rating of 22 kW at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the Lovato BF5000A22060 require?
The BF5000A22060 has an AC coil rated at 220 V and 60 Hz.
What is the AC-1 rating of the BF5000A22060?
The BF5000A22060 has an AC-1 operational current rating of 90 A at up to 40 °C.
How is the Lovato BF5000A22060 mounted?
The contactor supports screw fixing or mounting on a standard 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexible installation in industrial control panels.
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