Lovato BFA01242048 is an open-frame reversing contactor assembly with external interlock and power and auxiliary wiring, rated at 12 A AC-3 and 5.7 kW at 400 V with a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
£226.90
The Lovato BFA01242048 is a compact and reliable reversing contactor assembly designed for forward and reverse control of three-phase AC motors in industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BFA012 range, it provides a factory-assembled open-frame solution with an external interlock plus power and auxiliary wiring for straightforward integration into motor control panels.
This reversing contactor assembly uses an AC-operated coil and incorporates the interlocking and wiring required for dependable directional motor control. The preassembled configuration reduces the amount of component assembly and wiring required when building forward/reverse circuits, helping simplify panel construction and installation.
With an AC-3 operational current of 12 A, a rated motor power of 5.7 kW at 400 V and a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control supply, the BFA01242048 is suitable for a wide range of industrial motor reversing applications. Its open-frame format is designed for installation within electrical control panels and machinery assemblies.
Reversing contactor assemblies such as the Lovato BFA01242048 allow the direction of a compatible three-phase motor to be changed by reversing the phase sequence applied to the motor. The interlocked contactor arrangement provides the switching configuration required for forward and reverse operation while preventing conflicting contactor operation.
The BFA01242048 combines an AC-3 operational current of 12 A with a 5.7 kW motor rating at 400 V and a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz control supply. Its preconfigured external interlock and power and auxiliary wiring make it particularly suitable for OEM machinery and industrial control panels where efficient installation and dependable directional motor control are required.
| HS Code | 85371098 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric |
| Series | BFA012 |
| Model | BFA01242048 |
| Product type | Reversing contactor assembly |
| Construction | Open frame with external interlock, power and auxiliary wiring |
| Coil type | AC |
| Contactor coil voltage | 48 V AC |
| Control frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum operating current at ≤440 V | 12 A |
| Operational current Ie, AC-3 at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C | 12 A |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 230 V | 3.2 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 400 V | 5.7 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 415 V | 6.2 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 440 V | 6.2 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 500 V | 7.5 kW |
| Rated operational power AC-3 at 690 V | 10 kW |
| Built-in auxiliary contacts | 1 NC |
| UL/CSA single-phase horsepower at 110–120 V | 1 HP |
| UL/CSA single-phase horsepower at 220–240 V | 2 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 200–208 V | 5 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 220–240 V | 5 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 440–480 V | 7.5 HP |
| UL/CSA three-phase horsepower at 550–600 V | 10 HP |
| Package dimensions | 102 × 102 × 115 mm |
| Weight | 780 g |
| EAN | 8013975181140 |
The Lovato BFA01242048 is a reversing contactor assembly designed for forward and reverse control of compatible three-phase AC motors in industrial machinery and automation systems.
The BFA01242048 has an AC-3 operational current rating of 12 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
The assembly has an AC-3 rated operational motor power of 5.7 kW at 400 V.
The BFA01242048 uses a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
Yes. The assembly is supplied with an external interlock plus power and auxiliary wiring for integration into reversing motor control systems.
Lovato Electric BFA reversing contactor assemblies provide factory-configured forward and reverse motor switching with interlocking and prewired connections for dependable integration into industrial machinery, automation equipment and motor control panels.
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