Why Choose the Lovato BF15000E230 3-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF15000E230 is a high-performance 3-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of three-phase motors in demanding industrial applications. Part of the Lovato BF contactor series, it provides an AC-3 operational current rating of 150 A for robust motor-control duties.
This version features an electronically controlled coil suitable for 230 V AC/DC control circuits. The wide-range electronic coil technology used on BF contactors helps provide dependable operation while supporting both AC and DC control supplies, simplifying integration into modern machinery and industrial automation systems.
With its high-current three-pole switching arrangement and industrial construction, the BF15000E230 is suitable for substantial motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors and process machinery. Its BF-series design also supports integration with compatible LOVATO Electric motor-control accessories for complete switching and protection assemblies.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty 3-pole contactor for industrial motor-control applications.
- 150 A AC-3 operational current rating for demanding motor loads.
- Electronically controlled coil suitable for 230 V AC/DC control systems.
- Designed for reliable switching of three-phase motors and industrial loads.
- BF-series modular design supports integration with compatible control and protection accessories.
- Suitable for machine builders, panel builders and industrial automation installations.
Key Features
- Lovato BF series power contactor.
- 3 normally open main power poles.
- 150 A AC-3 rated operational current.
- Electronic AC/DC control coil.
- 230 V AC/DC coil version.
- Designed for frequent remote switching of compatible three-phase motors.
- Industrial-duty construction for machinery and control panels.
- Compatible with the LOVATO Electric BF motor-control ecosystem.
Industrial contactors provide remote electrical control of motors by using an electromagnetic switching mechanism to open and close the main power circuit. Correctly selected AC-3 contactors are designed to withstand the starting currents and routine switching demands associated with squirrel-cage motors.
The Lovato BF15000E230 combines a substantial 150 A AC-3 rating with an electronic AC/DC coil, providing a practical solution for high-power motor-control systems. Its BF-series architecture makes it suitable for coordinated assemblies incorporating compatible overload protection, auxiliary contacts and other control accessories.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor control.
- Industrial pumps and pumping systems.
- Compressors and refrigeration machinery.
- Conveyors and material-handling systems.
- Fans, blowers and ventilation equipment.
- Production machinery and process equipment.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation panels.
