BF150T4E230 Lovato 4P CONTACTOR 165A AC1 230VAC/DC

BF150T4E230 Lovato 4P CONTACTOR 165A AC1 230VAC/DC

Lovato BF150T4E230 is a four-pole BF series power contactor rated at 165 A in AC-1 duty with an electronic 230 V AC/DC control coil for high-current industrial load switching.

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Why Choose the Lovato BF150T4E230 4-Pole Contactor?

The Lovato BF150T4E230 is a robust 4-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching of resistive, heating and other industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF contactor series, this four-pole version provides an AC-1 operational current rating of 165 A for demanding industrial control applications.

This model features an electronically controlled coil for 230 V AC/DC operation, providing compatibility with both AC and DC industrial control supplies. The electronic coil design makes the BF150T4E230 particularly suitable for modern machinery, distribution systems and automation panels requiring dependable high-current switching.

With four normally open main power poles, the BF150T4E230 can simultaneously switch four conductors, making it suitable for three-phase plus neutral circuits and other four-pole load-control arrangements. Its high AC-1 current capacity provides a practical solution for industrial heating, resistive loads and electrical distribution applications.

Key Advantages

  • Heavy-duty 4-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
  • 165 A AC-1 operational current rating for high-current loads.
  • Electronic 230 V AC/DC control coil provides flexible control-supply compatibility.
  • 4NO main pole configuration enables simultaneous four-conductor switching.
  • Suitable for resistive, heating and general industrial load control.
  • BF-series design supports integration into industrial control and automation systems.

Key Features

  • Lovato BF series contactor.
  • 4-pole main contact configuration.
  • 4 normally open power contacts.
  • 165 A AC-1 rated operational current.
  • Electronic 230 V AC/DC coil.
  • Designed for high-current industrial switching.
  • Suitable for four-pole and three-phase-plus-neutral load control.
  • Compatible with appropriate LOVATO Electric BF-series accessories.

Reliable & Durable High-Current Load Switching

Four-pole contactors provide electrically controlled switching of multiple conductors from a single control signal. In AC-1 applications, they are particularly suited to non-inductive or slightly inductive loads such as resistance heating equipment and other industrial loads where dependable high-current switching is required.

The Lovato BF150T4E230 combines a substantial 165 A AC-1 rating with four main poles and an electronic 230 V AC/DC coil. This combination provides machine builders and panel designers with a flexible solution for high-current load control and four-pole switching within industrial electrical systems.

Typical Applications

  • Industrial resistance heating systems.
  • Electric heaters and heating banks.
  • Three-phase plus neutral switching circuits.
  • Industrial electrical distribution equipment.
  • Process machinery and production equipment.
  • OEM machinery and automation panels.

Technical Specifications

HS Code 85365080
Manufacturer Lovato
Series BF Contactors
Model BF150T4E230
Product type Power contactor
Number of poles 4
Main contact configuration 4NO
Utilisation category AC-1
AC-1 operational current 165 A
Control coil type Electronic AC/DC
Control voltage 230 V AC/DC
Application Resistive, heating and general industrial load switching
Installation Industrial control panels and machinery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF150T4E230 used for?

The BF150T4E230 is a 4-pole power contactor designed for switching compatible resistive, heating and other industrial electrical loads.

What is the AC-1 current rating of the BF150T4E230?

The Lovato BF150T4E230 has an AC-1 operational current rating of 165 A.

What control voltage does the BF150T4E230 use?

This version uses an electronic coil designed for a 230 V AC/DC control supply, allowing operation from compatible AC or DC control circuits.

How many main poles does the BF150T4E230 have?

The BF150T4E230 has four normally open main power poles, enabling simultaneous switching of four conductors.

What applications are suitable for a four-pole AC-1 contactor?

A four-pole AC-1 contactor is commonly used for compatible resistive and heating loads, three-phase-plus-neutral circuits and general industrial load switching.

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