BF5000A22060 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 50A AC3 230VAC 60HZ

BF5000A22060 Lovato 3P CONTACTOR 50A AC3 230VAC 60HZ

Lovato BF5000A22060 is a BF50 three-pole power contactor rated at 50 A AC-3 with a 22 kW motor rating at 400 V and a 220 V AC 60 Hz coil for industrial three-phase motor-control applications.

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Why Choose the Lovato BF5000A22060 BF50 3-Pole Contactor?

The Lovato BF5000A22060 is a robust 3-pole BF50 power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of three-phase motors in industrial machinery and automation systems. Part of the Lovato BF contactor series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 50 A at up to 440 V, making it suitable for demanding motor-control duties.

This version features an AC coil rated at 220 V 60 Hz. At 400 V, the BF5000A22060 provides an AC-3 motor rating of 22 kW, while its conventional free-air thermal current and AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C are 90 A.

With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV and flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, the BF5000A22060 is engineered for dependable integration into motor starters, machinery and industrial control panels.

Key Advantages

  • Industrial 3-pole BF50 power contactor for three-phase motor control.
  • 50 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
  • 22 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
  • 220 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
  • 90 A AC-1 rating at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
  • Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for industrial panels.

Key Features

  • Lovato BF50 power contactor.
  • 3-pole main switching configuration.
  • 50 A AC-3 rated operational current.
  • 90 A conventional free-air thermal current.
  • 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil.
  • 22 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
  • 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
  • 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
  • Front power-terminal protection to IP20.

Reliable & Durable Motor Switching

The Lovato BF5000A22060 is engineered for repeated industrial motor switching, with a mechanical endurance of up to 15,000,000 cycles and electrical endurance of up to 1,400,000 cycles. Its AC-3 characteristics make it suitable for switching squirrel-cage motors in correctly designed starting and stopping circuits.

Combining a 50 A AC-3 rating, 22 kW motor capability at 400 V and a dedicated 220 V AC 60 Hz coil, this BF50 contactor provides a dependable switching component for motor starters, OEM machinery and industrial automation systems.

Typical Applications

  • Three-phase industrial motor control.
  • Pumps and pumping equipment.
  • Fans, blowers and ventilation systems.
  • Compressors and refrigeration machinery.
  • Conveyors and material-handling systems.
  • Machine tools and production equipment.
  • OEM machinery and industrial automation panels.

Technical Specifications

HS Code 85365080
Manufacturer Lovato
Series BF Contactors
Model BF5000A22060
Product designation BF50
Product type Power contactor
Number of poles 3
Coil type AC, 60 Hz
Rated coil voltage 220 V AC
Conventional free-air thermal current Ith 90 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤40 °C 90 A
AC-1 operational current at ≤55 °C 75 A
AC-3 operational current at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C 50 A
AC-4 operational current at 400 V 28 A
AC-3 motor power at 230 V 11 kW
AC-3 motor power at 400 V 22 kW
AC-3 motor power at 415 V 22 kW
AC-3 motor power at 440 V 22 kW
Rated insulation voltage Ui 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 8 kV
Power terminal protection IP20 front
Mechanical life 15,000,000 cycles
Electrical life 1,400,000 cycles
Mounting Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail
Operating temperature -50 to +70 °C
Maximum altitude 3000 m
Weight 1020 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF5000A22060 used for?

The BF5000A22060 is a 3-pole BF50 power contactor designed for switching and controlling compatible three-phase motors and other industrial electrical loads.

What is the AC-3 rating of the BF5000A22060?

The contactor has an AC-3 operational current rating of 50 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C, with a motor power rating of 22 kW at 400 V.

What coil voltage does the Lovato BF5000A22060 require?

The BF5000A22060 has an AC coil rated at 220 V and 60 Hz.

What is the AC-1 rating of the BF5000A22060?

The BF5000A22060 has an AC-1 operational current rating of 90 A at up to 40 °C.

How is the Lovato BF5000A22060 mounted?

The contactor supports screw fixing or mounting on a standard 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexible installation in industrial control panels.

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