Why Choose the Lovato BF3800A22060 Three-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF3800A22060 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for industrial motor control and electrical switching applications. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A for dependable control of three-phase motors in machinery, automation and industrial electrical systems.
The BF3800A22060 combines a high switching capacity with a compact installation format. It features a 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil, a conventional free air thermal current rating of 56 A at up to 40°C and a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, making it well suited to demanding industrial control applications.
With an AC-3 motor power rating of 18.5 kW at 400 V and flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, the BF3800A22060 is suitable for motor starters, production machinery, pumps, fans, conveyors and OEM control panels requiring reliable three-phase load switching.
Key Advantages
- Robust three-pole power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current rating at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- 56 A conventional free air thermal current rating at up to 40°C.
- Flexible installation using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor series.
- Three-pole configuration.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 56 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40°C.
- 15.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 220 V AC 60 Hz operating coil.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage and 6 kV impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF3800A22060 provide electrically controlled switching for three-phase motors and other industrial loads. This allows motor circuits to be operated from a separate control circuit, supporting automated machinery, motor starters and remotely controlled industrial equipment.
The BF3800A22060 combines a 38 A AC-3 rating with an 18.5 kW motor rating at 400 V. Its 220 V AC 60 Hz coil and flexible mounting options make it a practical solution for engineers and panel builders integrating motor switching into industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters and motor control panels.
- Industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Pumps, fans and ventilation equipment.
- Industrial automation and electrical control panels.
- OEM machinery and electrical switching systems.
