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BF6500A02460 – 3P CONTACTOR 65A AC3 24VAC 60HZ
Lovato BF6500A02460 three-pole power contactor with three normally open main contacts, a 65 A AC-3 rating at 400 V, 30 kW motor rating at 400 V and 24 V AC 60 Hz coil for industrial motor and load switching.
£169.51
Why Choose the Lovato BF6500A02460 Three-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF6500A02460 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for reliable motor and electrical load switching in industrial machinery, control panels and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF65 contactor series, it features three normally open (3NO) main contacts and a 24 V AC 60 Hz operating coil.
This contactor provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 65 A at 400 V and an AC-1 operational current rating of 100 A at 400 V. Its AC-3 motor power rating is 30 kW at 400 V, making it suitable for demanding three-phase motor control and industrial power switching applications.
The BF6500A02460 combines substantial switching capacity with a dedicated 24 V AC 60 Hz coil. Its three-pole configuration, industrial construction and 690 V contact voltage rating make it a practical choice for machine builders, panel builders and automation engineers requiring dependable electromechanical switching.
Key Advantages
- Three-pole industrial power contactor for motor and load switching.
- 65 A AC-3 operational current at 400 V.
- 100 A AC-1 operational current at 400 V.
- 30 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- Three normally open (3NO) main contacts for three-phase switching.
- 24 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- Designed for reliable switching in industrial machinery and automation systems.
Key Features
- Lovato BF65 contactor series.
- Three normally open main poles.
- 65 A AC-3 operational current at 400 V.
- 100 A AC-1 operational current at 400 V.
- 31 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 30 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- 24 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
- 690 V contact voltage rating.
- No integrated normally open or normally closed auxiliary contacts.
- Suitable for DIN rail installation in industrial control panels.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF6500A02460 provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, allowing three-phase motors and other electrical loads to be operated remotely through industrial control and automation systems. Energising the coil closes the three normally open main contacts, providing repeatable switching for machinery and electrical installations.
The BF6500A02460 combines a 65 A AC-3 operational rating at 400 V with a 30 kW motor power rating at 400 V. Its 24 V AC 60 Hz coil makes this specific variant suitable for compatible AC control circuits in industrial machinery and electrical panels.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase industrial motor starters.
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Pump, fan and compressor control systems.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
- OEM machinery and production equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 24 V | |
| Current | 65 A | |
| Power | 30 kW | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 100 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BF65 | |
| Model | BF6500A02460 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3NO | |
| Auxiliary contacts | 0NO + 0NC | |
| AC-1 operational current at 400 V | 100 A | |
| AC-3 operational current at 400 V | 65 A | |
| AC-4 operational current at 400 V | 31 A | |
| AC-3 motor power at 400 V | 30 kW | |
| Contact voltage | 690 V | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 60 Hz | |
| Control voltage type | AC | |
| UL full-load current at 480 V | 65 A | |
| UL full-load current at 600 V | 62 A | |
| UL motor rating at 200/208 V | 20 HP | |
| UL motor rating at 220/230 V | 25 HP | |
| UL motor rating at 460/480 V | 50 HP | |
| UL motor rating at 575/600 V | 60 HP | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to 80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3,000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Dimensions | 194 × 55 × 115 mm | |
| Mounting type | DIN rail | |
| 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 BF6500A02460 used for?
The Lovato BF6500A02460 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other electrical loads in industrial machinery, automation systems and control panels.
What current rating does the BF6500A02460 have?
The BF6500A02460 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 65 A at 400 V and an AC-1 operational current rating of 100 A at 400 V.
What motor power can the BF6500A02460 control?
The BF6500A02460 has an IEC AC-3 motor power rating of 30 kW at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BF6500A02460 require?
The BF6500A02460 uses a 24 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
What contact configuration does the BF6500A02460 have?
The BF6500A02460 has three normally open (3NO) main contacts for three-pole electrical switching.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric BF contactors are designed for dependable industrial motor and load switching, combining robust electrical performance with reliable operation for machinery, automation and electrical control applications.
