Why Choose the Lovato BF16000E110 BF160 Contactor?
The Lovato BF16000E110 is a heavy-duty three-pole power contactor designed for industrial motor control and high-current load switching. Part of the Lovato Electric BF160 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A at up to 440 V and uses a wide-range electronically controlled coil for 48–130 V AC/DC control supplies.
Designed for motor starters, machinery and industrial control panels, the BF16000E110 combines substantial switching capacity with flexible AC/DC coil operation. Its three normally open main poles provide conventional three-phase power switching, while the wide control-voltage range can simplify control system design and reduce the number of different contactor variants required across industrial equipment.
With an IEC AC-3 motor rating of 75 kW at 400 V, the BF16000E110 is suited to demanding pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and production machinery. Its 250 A conventional free-air thermal current, 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand voltage provide robust electrical performance for demanding industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty 160 A AC-3 three-pole contactor for industrial motor control.
- Wide-range 48–130 V AC/DC electronic coil provides flexible control supply compatibility.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V for high-power three-phase motors.
- 250 A AC-1 conventional free-air thermal current for compatible general-purpose loads.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding industrial electrical systems.
- Robust BF-series construction for motor starters, machinery and automation panels.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric BF160 series power contactor.
- Three normally open main poles.
- 160 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 250 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- Wide-range 48–130 V AC/DC electronically controlled coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- High making and breaking capacity for demanding switching duties.
- Designed for secure panel mounting in industrial control equipment.
High-Power Motor Control with Wide-Range AC/DC Operation
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF160 provide electrically controlled switching for high-current three-phase motors and industrial loads. When the BF16000E110 coil is energised, its three normally open main contacts close simultaneously, allowing the connected equipment to be controlled remotely through switches, relays, PLCs and motor management systems.
The wide-range electronic coil is a key feature of the BF16000E110, supporting 48–130 V AC/DC control supplies. Combined with its 160 A AC-3 rating, high switching capacity and substantial insulation ratings, this makes the contactor particularly suitable for industrial installations requiring dependable high-power switching and flexible control-voltage compatibility.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial pumps, fans and compressors.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- HVAC and building services equipment.
- Industrial automation and PLC-controlled systems.
- OEM machinery and high-current electrical control panels.
