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BFK2600A46060 – 3P CONTACTOR 20KVAR 460V 60HZ
Lovato BFK2600A46060 three-pole power factor correction contactor with limiting resistors, a 460 V AC 60 Hz coil and a 20 kVAr IEC operational power rating at 400 V for capacitor bank switching.
£88.35
Why Choose the Lovato BFK2600A46060 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK2600A46060 is a dedicated three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for reliable capacitor bank switching in industrial reactive power compensation systems. Part of the Lovato BFK26 series, it is purpose-built for AC-6b capacitor switching duties and incorporates limiting resistors to help control the high inrush currents generated when capacitor stages are energised.
This contactor features a 460 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation and three normally open main contacts. Its dedicated capacitor-switching construction makes it suitable for automatic power factor correction equipment, reactive power compensation panels and industrial electrical distribution systems.
With a maximum IEC operational power of 20 kvar at 400 V, together with ratings of 11 kvar at 230 V, 22 kvar at 440–480 V and 25 kvar at 690 V, the BFK2600A46060 provides a versatile solution for medium-sized capacitor switching stages in professional power factor correction installations.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction and capacitor switching.
- 20 kvar IEC operational power at 400 V.
- 460 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- Integrated limiting resistors help manage capacitor switching inrush currents.
- Three normally open main poles for three-phase capacitor bank switching.
- 45 A conventional free-air thermal current at temperatures up to 40 °C.
- Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for flexible panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK26 power factor correction contactor series.
- Three main poles with 3 NO contact configuration.
- 20 kvar IEC operational power at 400 V.
- 460 V AC coil for 60 Hz operation.
- 45 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 260 A RMS making capacity.
- Power terminal protection rated IP20 when properly wired.
- 20,000,000-cycle mechanical life and 1,600,000-cycle electrical life.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction contactors are designed specifically to switch capacitor stages used to compensate for reactive power in electrical installations. Capacitors can produce substantial transient inrush currents when energised, so the Lovato BFK2600A46060 incorporates limiting resistors to help control these current peaks during switching.
The BFK2600A46060 combines dedicated capacitor-switching performance with a 20 kvar rating at 400 V and a 460 V AC 60 Hz control coil, making it suitable for compatible automatic power factor correction panels where reliable and repetitive capacitor bank operation is required.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction capacitor banks.
- Reactive power compensation panels.
- Industrial electrical distribution systems.
- Capacitor switching stages up to 20 kvar at 400 V.
- Commercial and industrial energy management systems.
- Low-voltage switchgear and control panels.
- OEM power factor correction equipment.
- 60 Hz installations requiring a 460 V AC control coil.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 460–500 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 460 V AC | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | None | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 45 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK26 | |
| Model | BFK2600A46060 | |
| Product type | Power factor correction contactor | |
| Application | Capacitor bank switching | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3 NO | |
| Coil type | AC coil 60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 460 V AC | |
| IEC operational power at 230 V | 11 kvar | |
| IEC operational power at 400 V | 20 kvar | |
| IEC operational power at 440–480 V | 22 kvar | |
| IEC operational power at 690 V | 25 kvar | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 45 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Short-time allowable current | 210 A for 10 s | |
| Making capacity | 260 A RMS | |
| Protection fuse | 40 A gG | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating position | Vertical plane, ±30° allowable | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles | |
| Operating temperature | −50 to +70 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | approx. 45 × 126 × 123 mm | |
| Weight | approx. 474 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK2600A46060 used for?
The Lovato BFK2600A46060 is designed for switching capacitor banks in automatic power factor correction and reactive power compensation systems.
What is the BFK2600A46060 rated for at 400 V?
The BFK2600A46060 has a maximum IEC operational power rating of 20 kVAr at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BFK2600A46060 use?
The contactor uses a 460 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
Does the BFK2600A46060 include limiting resistors?
Yes. The BFK2600A46060 incorporates limiting resistors to help control the high inrush currents generated when capacitor stages are energised.
Does the BFK2600A46060 have built-in auxiliary contacts?
No. The BFK2600A46060 has no built-in auxiliary contacts.
Designed for Professional Power Factor Correction
Lovato BFK contactors are purpose-designed for capacitor switching, combining dedicated power factor correction ratings with limiting resistors and robust industrial electrical characteristics for reliable reactive power compensation systems.
