Why Choose the Lovato BF16000E400 BF160 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF16000E400 is a heavy-duty three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching and control of high-power three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF160 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 160 A and combines high switching capacity with an electronically controlled wide-range AC/DC coil.
For motor applications, the BF16000E400 is rated for 75 kW at 400 V AC, making it suitable for demanding pumps, compressors, conveyors, ventilation equipment and production machinery. Its high-current construction also supports AC-1 load switching, allowing the contactor to be used across a broad range of industrial power-control applications.
This specific BF16000E400 version features a wide-range 250–500 V AC/DC control coil, providing flexible integration with higher-voltage industrial control supplies. With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, robust construction and high electrical endurance, the contactor is well suited to motor-control centres, switchboards and heavy-duty automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole BF160 power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 160 A AC-3 operational current for demanding motor switching duties.
- Rated for 75 kW motor loads at 400 V AC.
- Wide-range 250–500 V AC/DC electronic control coil.
- High AC-1 switching capacity for resistive and general-purpose industrial loads.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding electrical installations.
- Electronic coil technology provides flexible AC or DC control-system integration.
- Robust construction designed for motor-control centres and industrial machinery.
Key Features
- Lovato BF160 series power contactor.
- 3-pole main contact configuration.
- 160 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 250 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 75 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 250–500 V AC/DC electronic control coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Suitable for high-power motor and general industrial load switching.
- Designed for repetitive operation in industrial automation systems.
- Robust screw-terminal power connections.
- Screw-mounted construction for secure high-current installation.
Reliable High-Power Motor Control for Industrial Automation
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF160 provide electromagnetic switching of high-current motor and load circuits from a lower-power control signal. This enables PLCs, relays and industrial control systems to start and stop large three-phase motors without carrying the motor current directly through the control equipment.
The BF16000E400 is particularly suited to installations using higher control voltages. Its wide-range 250–500 V AC/DC electronic coil provides flexibility across different control architectures, while the high AC-3 current rating and robust BF-series construction support dependable operation in motor-control centres, heavy machinery and industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- High-power three-phase motor starters.
- Industrial motor-control centres and switchboards.
- Pumps, compressors and large ventilation systems.
- Conveyors and heavy material handling equipment.
- Industrial processing and production machinery.
- HVAC and large fan systems.
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
- OEM automation and high-power electrical control panels.
