Why Choose the Lovato BF38T4L024 Low-Consumption Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T4L024 is a high-performance four-pole power contactor designed for reliable motor and electrical load switching in industrial machinery, control panels and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, it combines four normally open main contacts with a low-consumption 24 V DC coil, helping reduce control circuit power requirements.
This contactor has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith rating of 56 A and an AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A at up to 440 V. Its AC-3 motor power rating reaches 18.5 kW at 400 V, providing dependable switching performance for industrial motors and other demanding electrical loads.
The BF38T4L024 combines a 24 V DC low-consumption coil with a robust 690 V rated insulation voltage and 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage. Screw fixing or standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides flexible installation in machine cabinets and industrial electrical control panels.
Key Advantages
- Four-pole industrial power contactor for motor and load switching.
- Low-consumption 24 V DC coil reduces control circuit power demand.
- 56 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- Four normally open (4NO) main contacts for four-pole switching.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for flexible panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor series.
- Four normally open main poles.
- Low-consumption DC coil.
- 24 V DC rated coil voltage.
- 56 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 15.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- Mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 operating cycles.
Efficient Motor and Load Control for Industrial Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF38T4L024 provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, allowing motors and other electrical loads to be operated remotely through industrial control systems. Energising the DC control coil closes the four normally open main contacts, enabling repeatable switching for automated machinery and electrical installations.
The BF38T4L024 is particularly suited to applications where control circuit efficiency is important. Its low-consumption 24 V DC coil combines with a 38 A AC-3 operational rating and 18.5 kW motor rating at 400 V, while screw or DIN rail mounting simplifies integration into industrial control panels.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
- Industrial motor switching applications.
- Resistive and heating load switching.
- Pump, fan and compressor control systems.
- OEM machinery and electrical assemblies.
