Why Choose the Lovato BF38T4A12060 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4A12060 is a robust four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching in industrial electrical control and power circuits. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, it features four normally open main contacts and a 120 V AC 60 Hz control coil for industrial automation and motor-control applications.
The BF38T4A12060 has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 56 A at up to 40 °C and an AC-3 operational rating of 38 A / 18.5 kW at 400 V. Its four normally open poles provide simultaneous switching of multiple conductors, while the 60 Hz AC coil provides dependable operation from compatible 120 V AC control supplies.
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 BF38T4A12060 is engineered for demanding industrial environments. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides flexible installation within machinery, 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.
- 120 V AC 60 Hz control coil for compatible AC control circuits.
- 56 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for motor-control applications.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplifies panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four normally open main poles.
- 120 V AC rated control voltage at 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 BF38T4A12060 combines four normally open main poles with a 120 V AC 60 Hz control coil, providing a dependable switching solution for industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
Its 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V supports motor-control applications, while the 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.
