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BFX5503 Lovato VERTIC INTERLOCK 305-345MM FOR BF160-400
Lovato BFX5503 is a vertical mechanical interlock for one-above-the-other BF160…BF400 contactor installations with a 305–345 mm interaxis, designed to prevent simultaneous closure of the paired contactors.
£41.74
Why Choose the Lovato BFX5503 Vertical Mechanical Interlock?
The Lovato BFX5503 is a purpose-designed vertical mechanical interlock for Lovato BF160…BF400 contactors. It is engineered for installations where two compatible contactors are mounted one above the other and provides an interaxis adjustment range of 305–345 mm.
Part of the Lovato BFX contactor accessory range, the BFX5503 mechanically prevents two associated contactors from being closed simultaneously. This makes it particularly useful in reversing, changeover and other interlocked contactor arrangements where simultaneous operation could result in an incorrect or unsafe switching condition.
The vertical arrangement enables compatible BF contactors to be installed in a stacked configuration rather than side by side. With its 305–345 mm centre-to-centre mounting range and compatibility across the BF160…BF400 family, the BFX5503 provides a dedicated mechanical interlocking solution for larger Lovato contactor assemblies.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed mechanical interlock for BF160…BF400 contactors.
- Supports one-above-the-other vertical contactor mounting.
- 305–345 mm interaxis range for compatible installations.
- Mechanically prevents both interconnected contactors from closing simultaneously.
- Ideal for reversing, changeover and mutually interlocked switching arrangements.
- Dedicated Lovato accessory provides coordinated integration with compatible BF contactors.
Key Features
- Lovato BFX mechanical interlock accessory.
- Vertical mounting configuration.
- Designed for contactors mounted one on top of the other.
- 305–345 mm interaxis.
- Compatible with BF160…BF400 contactors.
- Mechanical operation independent of the electrical control circuit.
- Prevents simultaneous mechanical closure of the paired contactors.
- Suitable for industrial motor-control and power-switching assemblies.
Reliable Mechanical Interlocking for Contactor Assemblies
Mechanical interlocking provides a physical means of preventing two contactors from closing at the same time. Unlike electrical interlocking alone, the mechanism acts directly on the contactor arrangement, providing an additional layer of operational control in circuits where mutually exclusive switching is required.
The Lovato BFX5503 is specifically configured for vertically arranged BF160…BF400 contactors. Its 305–345 mm interaxis range enables the paired contactors to be positioned one above the other while maintaining the mechanical connection required for reliable interlocking.
Typical Applications
- Forward/reverse motor starter assemblies.
- Power-source changeover contactor systems.
- Mutually interlocked power-switching circuits.
- Industrial motor-control panels.
- Machinery and automation control systems.
- OEM electrical and power-control assemblies.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Accessory | |
|---|---|---|
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFX / BF Contactor Accessories | |
| Model | BFX5503 | |
| Product type | Mechanical contactor interlock | |
| Mounting arrangement | Vertical / one contactor above the other | |
| Interaxis | 305–345 mm | |
| Compatible contactor range | BF160…BF400 | |
| Interlocking method | Mechanical | |
| Quantity per package | 1 | |
| Weight | approx. 0.15 kg | |
| EAN | 8013975301142 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFX5503 used for?
The BFX5503 is a mechanical interlock for compatible BF160…BF400 contactors, preventing two mechanically linked contactors from closing simultaneously.
Which contactors are compatible with the BFX5503?
The BFX5503 is designed for compatible Lovato BF160…BF400 contactors.
What mounting arrangement does the BFX5503 use?
The BFX5503 is designed for vertical, one-above-the-other contactor mounting rather than a side-by-side arrangement.
What is the interaxis range of the BFX5503?
The BFX5503 is designed for a contactor interaxis of 305–345 mm.
Why is a mechanical contactor interlock used?
A mechanical interlock physically prevents both associated contactors from closing simultaneously, making it useful for reversing, changeover and other circuits where the two switching states must remain mutually exclusive.
Trusted by Industrial Control Professionals
Lovato BFX mechanical interlocks provide panel builders, automation engineers and machine manufacturers with coordinated accessories for constructing dependable BF contactor assemblies where mechanically enforced mutually exclusive switching is required.
