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BFA01242048 – REVERSING CONTACTOR 48/50-60 12A AC3
Lovato BFA01242048 is an open-frame reversing contactor assembly with external interlock and power and auxiliary wiring, rated at 12 A AC-3 and 5.7 kW at 400 V with a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
£136.14
Why Choose the Lovato BFA01242048 Reversing Contactor Assembly?
The Lovato BFA01242048 is a compact and reliable reversing contactor assembly designed for forward and reverse control of three-phase AC motors in industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BFA012 range, it provides a factory-assembled open-frame solution with an external interlock plus power and auxiliary wiring for straightforward integration into motor control panels.
This reversing contactor assembly uses an AC-operated coil and incorporates the interlocking and wiring required for dependable directional motor control. The preassembled configuration reduces the amount of component assembly and wiring required when building forward/reverse circuits, helping simplify panel construction and installation.
With an AC-3 operational current of 12 A, a rated motor power of 5.7 kW at 400 V and a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control supply, the BFA01242048 is suitable for a wide range of industrial motor reversing applications. Its open-frame format is designed for installation within electrical control panels and machinery assemblies.
Key Advantages
- Complete reversing contactor assembly for forward and reverse motor control.
- 12 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 5.7 kW motor rating at 400 V for industrial three-phase motors.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- External interlock with power and auxiliary wiring already incorporated.
- Open-frame construction designed for straightforward control-panel integration.
Key Features
- Lovato BFA012 reversing contactor assembly.
- 12 A maximum operating current at up to 440 V.
- 12 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 5.7 kW rated operational power at 400 V.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz contactor coil voltage.
- AC-operated coil.
- External interlock with power and auxiliary wiring.
- 1 NC built-in auxiliary contact.
- Open-frame configuration for control-panel installation.
Reliable Forward and Reverse Motor Control
Reversing contactor assemblies such as the Lovato BFA01242048 allow the direction of a compatible three-phase motor to be changed by reversing the phase sequence applied to the motor. The interlocked contactor arrangement provides the switching configuration required for forward and reverse operation while preventing conflicting contactor operation.
The BFA01242048 combines an AC-3 operational current of 12 A with a 5.7 kW motor rating at 400 V and a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control supply. Its preconfigured external interlock and power and auxiliary wiring make it particularly suitable for OEM machinery and industrial control panels where efficient installation and dependable directional motor control are required.
Typical Applications
- Forward and reverse control of three-phase motors.
- Industrial conveyors and material handling systems.
- Hoists and machinery requiring bidirectional motor operation.
- Production and processing equipment.
- OEM automation and machine-building applications.
- Industrial motor control panels and switchgear.
Technical Specifications
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| Terminal Type | Screw | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
| Current | 12 A | |
| Power | 5.7 kW | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Device Type | Reversing contactor | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 1NC | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| HS Code | 85371098 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFA012 | |
| Model | BFA01242048 | |
| Product type | Reversing contactor assembly | |
| Construction | Open frame with external interlock, power and auxiliary wiring | |
| Coil type | AC | |
| Contactor coil voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Control frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Maximum operating current at ≤440 V | 12 A | |
| Operational current Ie, AC-3 at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 12 A | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 230 V | 3.2 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 5.7 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 415 V | 6.2 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 440 V | 6.2 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 500 V | 7.5 kW | |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 690 V | 10 kW | |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts | 1 NC | |
| UL/CSA single-phase horsepower at 110–120 V | 1 HP | |
| UL/CSA single-phase horsepower at 220–240 V | 2 HP | |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 200–208 V | 5 HP | |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 220–240 V | 5 HP | |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 440–480 V | 7.5 HP | |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 550–600 V | 10 HP | |
| Package dimensions | 102 × 102 × 115 mm | |
| Weight | 780 g | |
| EAN | 8013975181140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFA01242048 used for?
The Lovato BFA01242048 is a reversing contactor assembly designed for forward and reverse control of compatible three-phase AC motors in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What is the AC-3 current rating of the Lovato BFA01242048?
The BFA01242048 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 12 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
What motor power is the Lovato BFA01242048 rated for at 400 V?
The assembly has an AC-3 rated operational motor power of 5.7 kW at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the Lovato BFA01242048 use?
The BFA01242048 uses a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
Does the Lovato BFA01242048 include an interlock and wiring?
Yes. The assembly is supplied with an external interlock plus power and auxiliary wiring for integration into reversing motor control systems.
Trusted Industrial Motor Control from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric BFA reversing contactor assemblies provide factory-configured forward and reverse motor switching with interlocking and prewired connections for dependable integration into industrial machinery, automation equipment and motor control panels.
