Why Choose the Lovato BF38T2D220 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T2D220 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control in industrial electrical systems. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, this model combines a 220 V DC control coil with a 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration for versatile industrial power control applications.
With an IEC conventional free-air thermal current of 56 A and an AC-3 operational current of 38 A at up to 440 V, the BF38T2D220 provides dependable switching for demanding industrial loads. Its rated insulation voltage of 690 V and rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV support use in professional industrial control and power switching equipment.
For motor control applications, the BF38T2D220 is rated at 38 A / 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V. It can be installed using screws or on a 35 mm DIN rail, while its mechanical life of up to 20 million cycles supports applications requiring frequent and dependable switching.
Key Advantages
- Robust four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration provides flexible circuit control.
- 220 V DC coil for DC-powered control systems.
- 56 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current.
- 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for motor switching applications.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplifies panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four poles with 2 normally open and 2 normally closed main contacts.
- 220 V DC rated control voltage.
- 56 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Operating temperature range of -50 to +70 °C.
- Mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 cycles.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, enabling motors and other industrial loads to be operated through automation and control systems. The Lovato BF38T2D220 combines a 220 V DC control coil with four main power contacts, making it suitable for integration into industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
Its 2NO + 2NC main contact arrangement provides both normally open and normally closed switching functions within a single contactor. High mechanical endurance, a wide operating temperature range and flexible screw or DIN rail mounting support reliable integration into demanding industrial installations.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- Resistive load switching.
- Industrial power switching circuits.
- OEM machinery and industrial equipment.
