Why Choose the Lovato BF26T2D012 Four-Pole Contactor?
The Lovato BF26T2D012 is a robust and reliable four-pole power contactor designed for electrical load switching in industrial machinery, control panels and automation systems. As part of the Lovato BF26 contactor series, it features four main poles arranged as 2 normally open (2NO) and 2 normally closed (2NC) contacts.
This contactor provides dependable switching performance with an IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith rating of 45 A. It also offers an AC-3 operational current rating of 26 A at up to 440 V and an AC-4 operational current rating of 11.5 A at 400 V, providing versatile performance for industrial switching and motor control duties.
The BF26T2D012 incorporates a 12 V DC coil with an average coil consumption of 5.4 W and can be installed using screw fixing or on a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Its high mechanical endurance, wide operating temperature range and robust electrical ratings make it well suited to demanding industrial control and machine-building applications.
Key Advantages
- Four-pole industrial power contactor for electrical switching applications.
- 45 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration for flexible circuit switching.
- 12 V DC coil suitable for low-voltage DC control circuits.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for straightforward panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF26 power contactor series.
- Four poles with 2NO and 2NC contacts.
- 45 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 11.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 12 V DC coil with 5.4 W average consumption.
- Mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 operating cycles.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors such as the Lovato BF26T2D012 provide electrically controlled switching of power circuits, allowing connected loads to be operated remotely through industrial control systems. Energising the electromagnetic coil changes the state of the main contacts, providing repeatable switching for machinery, automation equipment and electrical installations.
The BF26T2D012 combines a four-pole 2NO + 2NC arrangement with robust IEC electrical ratings and high mechanical endurance. Its screw or DIN rail mounting options simplify integration into control panels, while the 12 V DC coil makes it suitable for automation and machinery control systems using low-voltage DC control circuits.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
- AC-1 resistive load switching.
- Motor and industrial load switching circuits.
- Low-voltage DC control systems.
- OEM machinery and electrical assemblies.
