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BF80T4A230 Lovato contactor 4 pole AC3:80A 45kw 230VAC coil
Lovato BF80T4A230 four-pole power contactor with 230 V AC coil, 80 A AC-3 rating and 45 kW motor switching capability for industrial applications.
£276.87
Why Choose the Lovato BF80T4A230 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF80T4A230 is a heavy-duty four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching of high-current electrical loads, industrial motor control systems and automation applications. As part of the robust Lovato BF80 contactor series, it provides high switching capacity, long electrical endurance and dependable operation in demanding industrial environments.
This contactor features a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, four main power contacts and a rugged construction suitable for motor starters, photovoltaic applications, power distribution systems and industrial control panels. The BF80T4A230 supports flexible installation using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
With a rated thermal current of 115 A, an 80 A AC-3 operational current rating and a motor power rating of 45 kW at 400 V AC, the BF80T4A230 is ideal for controlling larger motors, industrial machinery, pumps, compressors and high-current electrical loads requiring reliable switching.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty four-pole contactor for industrial power switching.
- 115 A AC-1 thermal current rating for high-current applications.
- 80 A AC-3 motor switching capacity for demanding motor control systems.
- 230 V AC coil supply suitable for industrial control circuits.
- High mechanical and electrical endurance for long service life.
- Flexible installation with screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF80 contactor series.
- Four-pole power contactor.
- 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
- 115 A IEC thermal current Ith.
- 80 A AC-3 rated operational current.
- 45 kW motor switching capability at 400 V AC.
- 4 normally open main power contacts.
- High short-time current withstand capability.
- Suitable for industrial automation and power distribution applications.
Reliable High-Power Switching for Industrial Applications
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF80T4A230 provide reliable electrical isolation and switching between control circuits and high-current loads. They allow industrial automation systems to safely operate large motors, machinery and electrical equipment while maintaining dependable control performance.
The Lovato BF80 series is designed for machine builders, panel manufacturers and industrial engineers requiring robust contactors with high current ratings, flexible mounting options and reliable operation in demanding environments.
Typical Applications
- Large three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial automation control panels.
- Pumps and compressor systems.
- Heavy-duty machinery control.
- Photovoltaic and power switching applications.
- OEM industrial equipment installations.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
| Current | 80 A | |
| Power | 45 kW | |
| Poles | 4-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Device Type | Contactor | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 115 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato | |
| Series | BF80 Contactors | |
| Model | BF80T4A230 | |
| Product type | Power contactor | |
| Number of poles | 4 | |
| Main contacts | 4NO | |
| Coil type | AC coil 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Rated thermal current Ith | 115 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-1 | 115 A | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 | 80 A | |
| Rated motor power AC-3 at 400 V AC | 45 kW | |
| Rated operational current AC-3 at 690 V AC | 57 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 1000 V AC | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 8 kV | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Protection rating | IP20 front protection | |
| Mechanical life | 15 million operations | |
| Electrical life | 1.3 million operations | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | approx. 80 × 141 × 120 mm | |
| Weight | approx. 1.24 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BF80T4A230 used for?
The Lovato BF80T4A230 is a four-pole power contactor used for switching high-current electrical loads and industrial motor control applications.
What coil voltage does the BF80T4A230 require?
The contactor uses a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for operation.
What current rating does this contactor support?
The BF80T4A230 supports up to 115 A AC-1 thermal current and 80 A AC-3 motor switching current.
What motor power can this contactor control?
The contactor is rated for motors up to approximately 45 kW at 400 V AC under AC-3 utilisation conditions.
How is the BF80T4A230 mounted?
The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
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