Lovato BF2501L048 three-pole BF25 contactor with 25 A AC-3 rating at 400 V, 32 A AC-1 thermal current, 48 V DC low-consumption coil, built-in 1NC auxiliary contact with mirror contact function and screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
£148.57
The Lovato BF2501L048 is a high-performance three-pole industrial power contactor designed for reliable motor switching, automation control and industrial electrical applications. Part of the trusted Lovato BF25 contactor series, it delivers efficient switching performance, compact installation and long electrical service life for demanding industrial environments.
Featuring a 48 V DC low consumption coil, the BF2501L048 is designed for industrial control systems requiring reduced power consumption while maintaining dependable electromagnetic operation. Its compact construction and flexible mounting options allow easy integration into electrical cabinets, machinery panels and automation systems using screw terminals or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
With an IEC AC-1 thermal current rating of 32 A and an AC-3 operating rating of 25 A at 400 V, the Lovato BF2501L048 is suitable for controlling three-phase motors up to approximately 12.5 kW at 400 V AC-3. The contactor includes a built-in 1NC auxiliary contact with mirror contact function for additional control and safety applications.
The Lovato BF2501L048 provides dependable switching and control of motors and electrical loads in industrial automation systems. Contactors allow low-power control circuits to safely operate higher-power equipment while maintaining reliable electrical performance.
The BF25 series combines compact dimensions, durable construction and flexible mounting options, making it suitable for OEM machinery, production equipment and industrial control panels requiring dependable switching performance.
| Power | 12.5 kW |
|---|---|
| Current | 25 A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Series | BF Contactors |
| Product type | Three-pole power contactor |
| Product type designation | BF25 |
| Main contact configuration | 3NO |
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Built-in auxiliary contact | 1NC |
| Auxiliary contact function | Mirror contact function |
| Coil type | DC coil, low consumption |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 V DC |
| DC coil pick-up voltage | 80 to 110% Us |
| DC coil drop-out voltage | 10 to 40% Us |
| Average coil consumption | 2.4 W inrush and holding |
| IEC thermal current Ith AC-1 at 40 °C | 32 A |
| IEC operating current AC-1 at 40 °C | 32 A |
| IEC operating current AC-1 at 55 °C | 26 A |
| IEC operating current AC-1 at 70 °C | 23 A |
| IEC operating current AC-3 up to 440 V | 25 A |
| IEC operating current AC-4 at 400 V | 10 A |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 230 V | 7 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 12.5 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 415 V | 13.4 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 440 V | 13.4 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 500 V | 15 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 690 V | 11 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 230 V | 12 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 400 V | 21 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 500 V | 26 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-1 at 690 V | 36 kW |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV |
| Protection fuse IEC gG | 50 A |
| Protection fuse IEC aM | 25 A |
| Making capacity | 250 A RMS |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 200 A |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 184 A |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 102 A |
| Resistance per pole | approximately 2.5 mΩ |
| Power dissipation per pole | 2.6 W at Ith, 1.6 W at AC-3 duty |
| Auxiliary contact thermal current Ith | 10 A |
| Auxiliary contact designation | A600 - P600 |
| Auxiliary contact AC15 operating current | 3 A at 230 V, 1.9 A at 400 V, 1.4 A at 500 V |
| Auxiliary contact DC13 operating current | 5.7 A at 24 V, 2.9 A at 48 V, 2.3 A at 60 V, 1.25 A at 110 V, 1.1 A at 125 V, 0.55 A at 220 V |
| UL rated operational voltage | 600 V AC |
| UL general use current | 32 A |
| UL / CSA horsepower rating at 110 / 120 V single phase | 2 HP |
| UL / CSA horsepower rating at 230 V single phase | 3 HP |
| UL / CSA horsepower rating at 200 / 208 V three phase | 7.5 HP |
| UL / CSA horsepower rating at 220 / 240 V three phase | 7.5 HP |
| UL / CSA horsepower rating at 460 / 480 V three phase | 15 HP |
| UL / CSA horsepower rating at 575 / 600 V three phase | 15 HP |
| Terminal type | Screw terminals |
| Terminal tightening torque | 1.5 to 1.8 Nm |
| Coil terminal tightening torque | 0.8 to 1 Nm |
| Maximum flexible conductor section without lug | 6 mm² |
| Cable stripping length | 10 mm main circuit, 8 mm command circuit |
| Mounting type | Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail |
| Protection rating | IP20 when correctly wired |
| Operating position | Vertical plane, allowable inclination ±30° |
| Operating temperature | -50 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -60 °C to +80 °C |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles |
| Electrical life | 1,200,000 cycles |
| Approximate width | 45 mm |
| Approximate height | 81 mm |
| Approximate depth | 99 mm |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Package dimensions | 93 x 48 x 110 mm |
| Volume | 491.04 cm³ |
| EAN | 8013975168530 |
| Certifications | CCC, EAC, cULus, UL 60335-2-40, CSA C22.2 n. 60335-2-40, UL 60335-2-89 and CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-89 |
| Standards | IEC/EN/BS 60947-1, IEC/EN/BS 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 n° 60947-1, CSA C22.2 n° 60947-4-1 and IEC/EN 60335-2-89 |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
The Lovato BF2501L048 is a three-pole contactor designed for switching and controlling motors and electrical loads in industrial automation applications.
The BF2501L048 uses a 48 V DC low consumption coil designed for efficient industrial control applications.
The contactor supports motor applications up to approximately 12.5 kW at 400 V AC-3.
The contactor features three main normally open power poles for three-phase motor switching.
The BF2501L048 can be installed using screw mounting or standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting inside electrical control cabinets.
Lovato BF series contactors are widely used in industrial automation and motor control systems to provide reliable switching, efficient operation and durable electrical performance.
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