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BFK1810A12060 – 3P CONTACTOR 15KVAR 120V 60HZ
Lovato BFK1810A12060 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor with integrated limiting resistors, rated at 15 kvar at 400 V AC-6b and fitted with a 120 V AC 60 Hz coil for capacitor bank switching.
£57.30
Why Choose the Lovato BFK1810A12060 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK1810A12060 is a specialised three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for reliable switching of capacitor banks in industrial and commercial electrical installations. As part of the Lovato BFK18 contactor series, it is specifically designed for AC-6b capacitor switching duties and incorporates limiting resistors to control the high inrush currents associated with energising capacitors.
The BFK1810A12060 provides an IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 15 kvar at 400 V and features a dedicated 120 V AC 60 Hz coil. Its capacitor-switching design makes it particularly suitable for automatic power factor correction panels where dependable operation and controlled capacitor energisation are required.
With a conventional free-air thermal current of 32 A, rated insulation voltage of 690 V and rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV, the BFK1810A12060 is engineered for demanding low-voltage installations. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting enables straightforward integration into power factor correction panels and electrical control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction and capacitor switching.
- 15 kvar IEC AC-6b operational power at 400 V.
- Integrated limiting resistors help reduce capacitor switching inrush current.
- Dedicated 120 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
- 32 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40°C.
- IP20 power terminal protection when correctly wired.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for electrical panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK18 power factor correction contactor series.
- Three-pole power contactor.
- 15 kvar rated operational power at 400 V AC-6b.
- 120 V AC 60 Hz rated coil voltage.
- Integrated limiting resistors for capacitor switching.
- 32 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when correctly wired.
- Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction contactors such as the Lovato BFK1810A12060 are specifically engineered for switching capacitor stages in reactive power compensation systems. Capacitors can produce substantial transient inrush currents when energised, so the BFK design incorporates limiting resistors that help reduce these current peaks and the resulting electrical stress during switching.
The BFK1810A12060 provides 15 kvar at 400 V AC-6b and combines dedicated capacitor switching characteristics with a 120 V AC 60 Hz coil. Its three-pole design, robust electrical ratings and panel-friendly mounting options make it suitable for automatic power factor correction equipment in industrial and commercial installations.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Three-phase capacitor bank switching.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Capacitor switching stages up to 15 kvar at 400 V.
- Industrial and commercial electrical distribution installations.
- OEM power factor correction equipment.
- 60 Hz installations using a 120 V AC control supply.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 100–130 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 120 V AC | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 32 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK18 | |
| Model | BFK1810A12060 | |
| Product type | Contactor for power factor correction with AC control circuit | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC coil, 60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 120 V AC | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 230 V | 9 kvar | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 400 V | 15 kvar | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 440–480 V | 17 kvar | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 690 V | 20 kvar | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith (≤40°C) | 32 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 200 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 40 A | |
| Making capacity | 180 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 144 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 120 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 94 A | |
| Resistance per pole | 2.5 mΩ | |
| Power dissipation per pole at Ith | 2.6 W | |
| Main terminal tightening torque | 1.5–1.8 Nm | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when correctly wired | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 400,000 cycles | |
| Coil pick-up voltage | 80–110% Us | |
| Coil drop-out voltage | 20–55% Us | |
| Coil inrush consumption | 75 VA | |
| Coil holding consumption | 9 VA | |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 3600 cycles/h | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70°C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to +80°C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Mounting type | Screw / DIN rail 35 mm | |
| Weight | 418 g | |
| EAN | 8013975163634 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK1810A12060 used for?
The BFK1810A12060 is a three-pole contactor designed specifically for switching capacitor banks in automatic power factor correction and reactive power compensation systems.
What is the power rating of the BFK1810A12060 at 400 V?
The BFK1810A12060 has an IEC AC-6b rated operational power of 15 kvar at 400 V.
What coil voltage and frequency does the BFK1810A12060 require?
The BFK1810A12060 uses a dedicated 120 V AC 60 Hz coil for operation from compatible 60 Hz AC control circuits.
Does the BFK1810A12060 include limiting resistors?
Yes. The BFK1810A12060 incorporates limiting resistors designed to reduce the high inrush current produced when capacitor stages are energised.
How is the Lovato BFK1810A12060 mounted?
The BFK1810A12060 supports screw fixing or installation on a standard 35 mm DIN rail, making it suitable for power factor correction panels and electrical control cabinets.
Trusted Power Factor Correction Switching
Lovato Electric BFK contactors are purpose-designed for capacitor switching in power factor correction systems, combining integrated inrush-current limiting resistors with dependable electrical performance for industrial and commercial installations.
