Lovato BFK2600A23060 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor with integrated limiting resistors, rated at 20 kvar at 400 V AC-6b and fitted with a 230 V AC 60 Hz coil for capacitor bank switching.
£147.25
The Lovato BFK2600A23060 is a specialised three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for reliable switching of capacitor banks in industrial and commercial electrical installations. As part of the Lovato BFK26 contactor series, it is specifically developed for AC-6b capacitor switching duties and incorporates limiting resistors to help control the high inrush currents associated with energising capacitor stages.
The BFK2600A23060 provides an IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 20 kvar at 400 V, with additional ratings of 11 kvar at 230 V, 22 kvar at 440–480 V and 25 kvar at 690 V. Its dedicated 230 V AC 60 Hz coil makes it suitable for compatible 60 Hz AC control circuits in power factor correction equipment.
With a conventional free-air thermal current of 45 A, rated insulation voltage of 690 V and rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV, the BFK2600A23060 provides robust electrical performance for capacitor switching applications. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting enables straightforward integration into automatic power factor correction panels and electrical control cabinets.
Power factor correction contactors such as the Lovato BFK2600A23060 are specifically engineered for switching capacitor stages in reactive power compensation systems. Capacitors can generate substantial transient inrush currents when energised, so the BFK design incorporates limiting resistors that help control these current peaks and reduce electrical stress during switching.
The BFK2600A23060 provides 20 kvar at 400 V AC-6b and combines dedicated capacitor switching characteristics with a 230 V AC 60 Hz coil. Its three-pole configuration, high electrical endurance and flexible mounting options make it suitable for automatic power factor correction equipment in demanding industrial and commercial installations.
| HS Code | 85365080 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric |
| Series | BFK26 |
| Model | BFK2600A23060 |
| Product type | Contactor for power factor correction with AC control circuit and limiting resistors |
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Main contact configuration | 3NO |
| Auxiliary contacts | None |
| Coil type | AC coil, 60 Hz |
| Rated coil voltage | 230 V AC |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 230 V | 11 kvar |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 400 V | 20 kvar |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 440–480 V | 22 kvar |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 690 V | 25 kvar |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith (≤40°C) | 45 A |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 210 A |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 40 A |
| Making capacity | 260 A RMS |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 208 A |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 184 A |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 168 A |
| Resistance per pole | 2 mΩ |
| Power dissipation per pole at Ith | 4 W |
| Main terminal tightening torque | 2.5–3 Nm |
| Coil terminal tightening torque | 0.8–1 Nm |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired |
| Main circuit connection | Screw connection |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles |
| Coil pick-up voltage | 80–110% Us |
| Coil drop-out voltage | 20–55% Us |
| Coil inrush consumption | 75 VA |
| Coil holding consumption | 9 VA |
| Maximum mechanical operating frequency | 3600 cycles/h |
| Closing time | 8–24 ms |
| Opening time | 5–15 ms |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70°C |
| Storage temperature | -60 to +80°C |
| Mounting position | Vertical plane, ±30° allowable |
| Mounting type | Screw / DIN rail 35 mm |
| EAN | 8013975163467 |
The BFK2600A23060 is a three-pole contactor designed specifically for switching capacitor banks in automatic power factor correction and reactive power compensation systems.
The BFK2600A23060 has an IEC AC-6b rated operational power of 20 kvar at 400 V.
The BFK2600A23060 uses a dedicated 230 V AC 60 Hz coil for operation from compatible 60 Hz AC control circuits.
Yes. The BFK2600A23060 incorporates limiting resistors designed to help control the high inrush current associated with energising capacitor stages.
The BFK2600A23060 supports screw fixing or installation on a standard 35 mm DIN rail, making it suitable for power factor correction panels and electrical control cabinets.
Lovato Electric BFK contactors are purpose-designed for capacitor switching in power factor correction systems, combining integrated inrush-current limiting resistors with dependable electrical performance for industrial and commercial installations.
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