BF26T4D012 - 4P CONTACTOR NO 45A AC1 12VDC

BF26T4D012 – 4P CONTACTOR NO 45A AC1 12VDC

Lovato BF26T4D012 four-pole power contactor with a 45 A AC-1 rating, 26 A / 13 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V and a 12 V DC coil for industrial switching and motor control applications.

SKU: BF26T4D012MPN: BF26T4D012
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Why Choose the Lovato BF26T4D012 Power Contactor?

The Lovato BF26T4D012 is a compact and reliable four-pole DC coil power contactor designed for switching and controlling industrial electrical loads. As part of the Lovato BF26 contactor series, it combines four main poles with robust electrical performance for industrial automation, motor control and power switching applications.

This contactor features a 12 V DC coil and supports screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, allowing straightforward integration into industrial control panels and machinery. Its four-pole configuration provides coordinated switching for applications requiring multiple power circuits to be controlled simultaneously.

With an IEC conventional free air thermal current of 45 A, an AC-3 operational current of 26 A at up to 440 V and an AC-3 motor power rating of 13 kW at 400 V, the BF26T4D012 provides dependable switching performance for industrial machinery and electrical control systems.

Key Advantages

  • Compact four-pole contactor designed for industrial switching applications.
  • 45 A AC-1 operational current rating at temperatures up to 40 °C.
  • 26 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
  • 13 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
  • 12 V DC coil for compatible DC control circuits.
  • Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for flexible panel installation.

Key Features

  • Lovato BF26 contactor series.
  • Four main poles.
  • 45 A IEC conventional free air thermal current.
  • 26 A IEC AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
  • 12 V DC rated control voltage.
  • 690 V rated insulation voltage.
  • 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
  • 20,000,000-cycle mechanical life.

Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems

Power contactors such as the Lovato BF26T4D012 provide electrically controlled switching for industrial power circuits, allowing motors and other higher-current loads to be operated through a separate control circuit. The four-pole design provides coordinated switching for applications where multiple conductors or circuits need to be controlled together.

The Lovato BF26 series is designed for industrial automation and electrical control applications requiring compact installation and dependable switching performance. The BF26T4D012 combines a 12 V DC control coil with AC-1 and AC-3 ratings suitable for general load switching and motor control systems.

Typical Applications

  • Industrial control panels and automation systems.
  • Motor starters and motor control circuits.
  • Pumps, fans and HVAC equipment.
  • Industrial machinery and production equipment.
  • Resistive and general-purpose load switching.
  • Four-pole electrical switching systems.

Technical Specifications

Coil Voltage Range 12 V
Power 13 kW
Current 26 A
HS Code 85365080
Manufacturer Lovato Electric
Series BF26
Model BF26T4D012
Product type Power contactor
Number of poles 4
Coil type DC coil
Rated coil voltage 12 V DC
IEC conventional free air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C 45 A
IEC operational current Ie AC-1 at ≤40 °C 45 A
IEC operational current Ie AC-1 at ≤55 °C 36 A
IEC operational current Ie AC-1 at ≤70 °C 32 A
IEC operational current Ie AC-3 at ≤440 V and ≤55 °C 26 A
IEC operational current Ie AC-4 at 400 V 11.5 A
AC-3 motor power at 400 V 13 kW
AC-1 operational power at 230 V 17 kW
AC-1 operational power at 400 V 30 kW
AC-1 operational power at 500 V 37 kW
AC-1 operational power at 690 V 51 kW
UL/CSA motor rating at 480 V 15 HP
Rated insulation voltage Ui 690 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 6 kV
Operational frequency 25–400 Hz
Power terminal protection IP20 when properly wired
Average coil consumption 5.4 W
Mechanical life 20,000,000 cycles
Electrical life 1,600,000 cycles
Maximum mechanical operating frequency 3600 cycles/h
Operating temperature -50 to 70 °C
Maximum installation altitude 3000 m
Mounting type Screw / 35 mm DIN rail
Weight 660 g
Poles 4-pole
Coil / Supply Voltage 12 V DC
Device Type Contactor
Coil Type DC
Current AC-1 45 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF26T4D012 used for?

The BF26T4D012 is a four-pole power contactor designed for switching industrial electrical loads and controlling motors in automation and machinery applications.

What coil voltage does the BF26T4D012 use?

The BF26T4D012 uses a 12 V DC coil for operation from compatible DC control circuits.

What current rating does the BF26T4D012 support?

The contactor supports 45 A AC-1 operation at up to 40 °C and 26 A AC-3 operation at up to 440 V and 55 °C.

What motor power can the BF26T4D012 control?

The BF26T4D012 has an IEC AC-3 motor power rating of 13 kW at 400 V.

How is the BF26T4D012 installed?

The contactor can be installed using screw mounting or on a 35 mm DIN rail inside industrial control panels and machinery.

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Lovato BF contactors are widely used in industrial switching and control applications to provide reliable performance, flexible installation and dependable integration into modern electrical systems.

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