Why Choose the Lovato BF8000E230 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF8000E230 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of motors and electrical loads in industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF80 contactor series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 80 A at up to 440 V and is engineered for demanding motor-control applications.
This contactor features a wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic coil, providing flexibility for control systems operating with either AC or DC control supplies. Its high switching capacity, three-pole configuration and industrial construction make it suitable for motor starters, pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and production machinery.
With a rated operational power of 45 kW at 400 V AC-3 and a conventional free-air thermal current of 115 A, the BF8000E230 provides dependable switching for substantial industrial loads. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting enables straightforward installation inside electrical control panels and machine cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 80 A AC-3 operational current rating at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 45 kW motor rating at 400 V AC-3.
- Wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil provides flexible control-voltage compatibility.
- 115 A conventional free-air thermal current for demanding electrical loads.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF80 contactor series.
- Three-pole power contactor.
- 80 A rated operational current in AC-3 at up to 440 V and 55°C.
- 45 kW rated operational power at 400 V AC-3.
- 100–250 V AC/DC rated coil voltage.
- 115 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40°C.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Machinery
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF8000E230 provide electrically controlled switching of motors and other high-current electrical loads. Energising the contactor coil operates the main contacts, allowing machinery and equipment to be controlled remotely as part of automated motor starters and industrial control systems.
The BF8000E230 combines an 80 A AC-3 rating with a wide-range AC/DC coil and a 45 kW motor rating at 400 V. These characteristics make it particularly suitable for industrial installations requiring reliable high-current switching, flexible control-voltage compatibility and straightforward integration into electrical control panels.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and motor control systems.
- Pumps, fans and ventilation equipment.
- Compressors and processing machinery.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- Industrial automation and electrical control panels.
