Why Choose the Lovato BF26T2A46060 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF26T2A46060 is a robust four-pole AC power contactor designed for reliable electrical load switching in industrial machinery, control panels and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF26 contactor series, it features four main poles arranged as 2 normally open (2NO) and 2 normally closed (2NC) contacts.
This contactor provides dependable switching performance with an IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith rating of 45 A. It also offers an AC-3 operational current rating of 26 A at up to 440 V and an AC-4 operational current rating of 11.5 A at 400 V, making it suitable for demanding industrial switching duties.
The BF26T2A46060 incorporates a 460 V AC 60 Hz coil and can be installed using screw fixing or on a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Its IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired, high mechanical endurance and wide operating temperature range make it well suited to industrial control and machine-building applications.
Key Advantages
- Four-pole industrial power contactor for AC switching applications.
- 45 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration for flexible circuit switching.
- 460 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for straightforward panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF26 power contactor series.
- Four poles with 2NO and 2NC contacts.
- 45 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 11.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 460 V AC 60 Hz coil with 75 VA inrush and 9 VA holding consumption.
- Mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 operating cycles.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF26T2A46060 provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, allowing connected loads to be operated remotely through industrial control systems. Energising the electromagnetic coil changes the state of the main contacts, providing repeatable switching for machinery, automation equipment and electrical installations.
The BF26T2A46060 combines a four-pole 2NO + 2NC arrangement with robust IEC electrical ratings and high mechanical endurance. Its screw or DIN rail mounting options simplify integration into control panels, while the 460 V AC 60 Hz coil makes it suitable for industrial control systems using this specific control voltage and frequency.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
- AC-1 resistive load switching.
- Motor and industrial load switching circuits.
- HVAC, pumping and fan control systems.
- OEM machinery and electrical assemblies.
