Lovato BFA01842048 is an 18 A AC-3 reversing contactor assembly with a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, external interlock and power and auxiliary wiring for industrial motor control applications.
£270.05
The Lovato BFA01842048 is an open-frame reversing contactor assembly designed for dependable forward and reverse control of AC motors in industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BFA018 series, it incorporates an external interlock together with power and auxiliary wiring to provide a coordinated solution for motor reversing applications.
This assembly uses an AC-operated coil and is designed for integration within suitable electrical control panels and enclosures. Its external interlock provides coordinated operation of the reversing contactors, while the supplied power and auxiliary wiring helps simplify installation in motor control systems.
With an AC-3 operational current of 18 A and a rated operational power of 7.5 kW at 400 V, the BFA01842048 is suitable for a wide range of industrial motor applications. Its 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil makes it suitable for control systems using a 48 V AC control supply.
Reversing contactor assemblies enable AC motors to operate in forward and reverse directions, making them suitable for machinery that requires controlled bidirectional movement. A coordinated reversing assembly provides a practical way to integrate this functionality into industrial motor control systems.
The Lovato BFA01842048 combines reversing contactors with an external interlock plus power and auxiliary wiring in an open-frame configuration. Its 18 A AC-3 rating and range of verified motor power ratings make it suitable for integration into industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
| HS Code | 85371098 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric |
| Series | BFA018 |
| Model | BFA01842048 |
| Product type | Reversing contactor assembly |
| Configuration | Open frame with external interlock, power and auxiliary wiring |
| Coil type | AC coil |
| Coil voltage | 48 V AC |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum operating current (≤440 V) | 18 A |
| Operational current Ie, AC-3 (≤440 V, ≤55°C) | 18 A |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 230 V | 4 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 7.5 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 415 V | 9 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 440 V | 9 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 500 V | 10 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 690 V | 10 kW |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts | 0 NO, 1 NC |
| Terminal type | Clamp screw |
| UL/CSA single-phase rating at 110–120 V | 1 HP |
| UL/CSA single-phase rating at 220–240 V | 3 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase rating at 200–208 V | 5 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase rating at 220–240 V | 5 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase rating at 440–480 V | 10 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase rating at 550–600 V | 15 HP |
| Weight | 760 g |
| EAN | 8013975181317 |
The BFA01842048 is a reversing contactor assembly designed for forward and reverse control of AC motors in industrial machinery and automation systems.
The assembly has an AC-3 operational current rating of 18 A at voltages up to 440 V and temperatures up to 55°C.
The BFA01842048 has an AC-3 rated operational power of 7.5 kW at 400 V.
The contactor assembly uses a 48 V AC coil operating at 50/60 Hz.
Yes. The BFA01842048 is supplied in an open-frame configuration with an external interlock plus power and auxiliary wiring.
The Lovato BFA01842048 combines an 18 A AC-3 reversing contactor arrangement, 48 V AC coil, external interlock and associated wiring in a practical open-frame assembly for industrial motor control systems.
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