BF8000A048 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 80A AC3 48VAC 50/60HZ

BF8000A048 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 80A AC3 48VAC 50/60HZ

Lovato BF8000A048 BF80 three-pole power contactor with an 80 A AC-3 rating, 37 kW motor rating at 400 V AC, 125 A AC-1 rating and 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil for industrial motor switching.

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Why Choose the Lovato BF8000A048 BF80 Power Contactor?

The Lovato BF8000A048 is a heavy-duty three-pole power contactor designed for dependable switching of three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF80 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 80 A at up to 440 V, making it suitable for demanding motor starters, machinery and automation systems.

For motor-control applications, the BF8000A048 is rated for three-phase motors up to 37 kW at 400 V AC and 45 kW at 415–440 V AC. Its conventional free-air thermal current and AC-1 rating of 125 A at up to 40 °C also provide substantial capacity for resistive and general-purpose industrial load switching.

This specific BF8000A048 version uses a 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz control coil. With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, an 8 kV impulse withstand rating and robust BF-series construction, it provides a reliable solution for industrial motor-control centres, switchboards and automated machinery.

Key Advantages

  • Heavy-duty three-pole BF80 power contactor for industrial motor control.
  • 80 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
  • Rated for 37 kW three-phase motors at 400 V AC.
  • 125 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
  • Dedicated 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz control coil.
  • 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding industrial installations.
  • High mechanical and electrical endurance for repetitive switching.
  • Designed for straightforward integration into motor starters and automation panels.

Key Features

  • Lovato BF80 series power contactor.
  • 3-pole main contact configuration.
  • 80 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
  • 125 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
  • 37 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
  • 45 kW AC-3 motor rating at 415–440 V.
  • 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz coil.
  • 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
  • 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
  • Suitable for industrial motor and general-purpose load switching.
  • High-current screw-terminal connections.
  • Designed for industrial control-panel installation.

Reliable High-Power Motor Control for Industrial Automation

The Lovato BF8000A048 provides electromagnetic switching between a 48 V AC control circuit and high-current three-phase motor loads. Energising the coil closes the three normally open main contacts, enabling PLCs, control relays and motor starters to control substantial motor currents without routing those currents through the automation equipment itself.

Its 80 A AC-3 rating and 37 kW motor capacity at 400 V AC make the BF8000A048 suitable for demanding pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans and production machinery. The BF80 platform also provides the durability and switching performance required for repetitive industrial motor-control applications.

Typical Applications

  • Three-phase industrial motor starters.
  • Pumps and water-treatment equipment.
  • Compressors and refrigeration machinery.
  • Industrial fans and ventilation systems.
  • Conveyors and material handling equipment.
  • Machine tools and manufacturing machinery.
  • Industrial motor-control centres and switchboards.
  • OEM automation and production equipment.

Technical Specifications

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Terminal Type Screw
Coil Voltage Range 42–48 V
Power 37 kW
Current 80 A
Poles 3-pole
Coil / Supply Voltage 48 V AC
Device Type Contactor
Coil Type AC
Current AC-1 125 A
HS Code 85365080
Manufacturer Lovato Electric
Series BF80
Product designation BF80
Model / order code BF8000A048
Product type Three-pole power contactor
Number of poles 3
Main contact configuration 3NO
Rated operational current AC-3 at ≤440 V 80 A
Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C 125 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C 125 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C 110 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤70 °C 90 A
AC-3 motor power at 230 V 22 kW
AC-3 motor power at 400 V 37 kW
AC-3 motor power at 415 V 45 kW
AC-3 motor power at 440 V 45 kW
AC-3 motor power at 500 V 55 kW
AC-3 motor power at 690 V 75 kW
Rated coil voltage 48 V AC
Coil frequency 50/60 Hz
Actuating voltage type AC
Rated insulation voltage Ui 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 8 kV
Operational frequency 25–400 Hz
Main circuit connection Screw terminals
Power terminal protection IP20 front when correctly wired
Operating temperature -50 to +70 °C
Storage temperature -60 to +80 °C
Maximum installation altitude 3000 m
Normal operating position Vertical plane
Permitted mounting inclination ±30°
Mounting Screw mounting
Standards IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1 and corresponding CSA standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF8000A048 used for?

The Lovato BF8000A048 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other high-current electrical loads in industrial machinery, motor starters and automation systems.

What is the AC-3 current rating of the Lovato BF8000A048?

The BF8000A048 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 80 A at up to 440 V, making it suitable for demanding industrial motor-control applications.

What coil voltage does the BF8000A048 require?

This specific BF80 contactor uses a 48 V AC control coil designed for 50/60 Hz operation.

What motor power can the Lovato BF8000A048 control?

The BF8000A048 is rated for three-phase motors up to 37 kW at 400 V AC and 45 kW at 415–440 V AC.

What is the AC-1 rating of the Lovato BF8000A048?

The BF8000A048 provides an AC-1 operational current rating of 125 A at up to 40 °C, allowing it to switch substantial resistive and general-purpose industrial loads.

Trusted by Industrial Automation Professionals

Lovato BF series power contactors are engineered for dependable industrial motor and load switching, combining high switching capacity, robust construction and proven control performance for machinery, motor-control centres and automation systems.