Why Choose the Lovato BFK3200A23060 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK3200A23060 is a compact and robust three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for controlled capacitor bank switching in industrial electrical panels, reactive power compensation systems and automatic power factor correction assemblies. As part of the Lovato BFK32 series, it is purpose-built for AC-6b capacitor switching duties and includes limiting resistors to help reduce high inrush current when capacitor stages are energised.
This contactor is rated for a maximum IEC operational power of 25 kvar at 400 V, with additional capacitor switching ratings of 14 kvar at 230 V, 27.5 kvar at 440 to 480 V and 30 kvar at 690 V. It uses a dedicated 230 V AC 60 Hz coil, making it suitable for 60 Hz industrial control circuits used in capacitor bank and power factor correction panels.
With 3 normally open main poles, 56 A conventional free air thermal current, screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, IP20 terminal protection when correctly wired and recognised international approvals, the BFK3200A23060 is a dependable choice for medium capacitor switching stages where compact size, controlled inrush performance and long service life are required.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-built capacitor switching contactor for power factor correction systems.
- 25 kvar at 400 V maximum IEC operational power rating.
- Integrated limiting resistors help reduce capacitor inrush current.
- 230 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible 60 Hz industrial control circuits.
- 3-pole design with normally open main contacts.
- 56 A conventional free air thermal current for capacitor switching assemblies.
- 1.6 million electrical cycles and 20 million mechanical cycles.
- Suitable for screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
- Certified to major IEC, EN, BS, UL and CSA contactor standards.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK32 series capacitor switching contactor.
- AC control circuit with built-in limiting resistors.
- Rated operational power: 25 kvar at 400 V AC-6b.
- Number of poles: 3.
- Main contact configuration: 3 normally open contacts.
- Built-in auxiliary contacts: 0.
- Rated coil voltage: 230 V AC at 60 Hz.
- Conventional free air thermal current Ith: 56 A.
- Rated insulation voltage Ui: 690 V.
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV.
- Making capacity: 320 A RMS.
- Power terminal protection: IP20 when correctly wired.
- Fixing: screw mounting or 35 mm DIN rail.
Power factor correction contactors are designed to switch capacitor stages safely and repeatedly in automatic capacitor banks. When capacitors are energised, high transient inrush current can occur. The Lovato BFK3200A23060 uses built-in limiting resistors to help reduce these current peaks, supporting longer contactor life and more stable capacitor bank operation.
The 25 kvar at 400 V rating makes this model suitable for medium capacitor bank stages where compact installation, reliable AC control operation and repeatable switching performance are required. Its dedicated 230 V AC 60 Hz coil, BFK32 frame, high electrical endurance and IP20 front protection make it straightforward to integrate into professional power factor correction panels.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction capacitor banks.
- Reactive power compensation panels.
- Industrial electrical distribution systems.
- Capacitor switching stages up to 25 kvar at 400 V.
- Commercial and industrial energy management systems.
- Low-voltage switchgear and control panels.
- OEM power factor correction equipment.
- 60 Hz installations requiring a 230 V AC control coil.
