Why Choose the Lovato BF38T4A048 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4A048 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for dependable switching in industrial electrical control systems. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor range, it features four normally open main contacts and a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil, making it suitable for motor control, machinery and general industrial switching applications.
The BF38T4A048 has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 56 A and an AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C. At 400 V, it provides an AC-3 motor rating of 18.5 kW, supporting reliable switching of three-phase motors in demanding industrial environments.
With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and mechanical life of up to 20,000,000 cycles, the BF38T4A048 is engineered for long-term industrial service. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides flexible installation within electrical panels and control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Robust four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- Four normally open main contacts for four-pole load switching.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for compatible AC control circuits.
- 56 A conventional free-air thermal current for AC-1 applications.
- 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for motor control.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four normally open main poles.
- 48 V AC rated control voltage at 50/60 Hz.
- 56 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 15.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors provide electrically controlled switching of industrial power circuits, allowing motors and other loads to be operated through automation and control equipment. The Lovato BF38T4A048 combines four normally open main poles with a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil, providing a dependable solution for machinery and industrial electrical panels.
Its 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V supports three-phase motor control, while its 56 A AC-1 rating provides capacity for resistive load switching. High mechanical endurance and flexible screw or DIN rail mounting further support integration into professional industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Three-phase motor switching.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Resistive load switching.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- OEM machinery and industrial equipment.
