Why Choose the Lovato BF3200A02460 Contactor?
The Lovato BF3200A02460 is a compact and reliable three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other electrical loads in industrial control systems. As part of the Lovato BF32 contactor series, it provides an AC-3 operational current rating of 32 A at voltages up to 440 V.
This contactor supports an AC-3 motor rating of 16 kW at 400 V and an AC-1 operational current of 56 A at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C. Its 24 V AC, 60 Hz operating coil makes it suitable for control circuits using this specific supply voltage and frequency.
The BF3200A02460 can be installed using screws or mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. Its IP20 power terminals, long mechanical service life and compatibility with Lovato BF series accessories support dependable use in motor starters, control panels and industrial automation equipment.
Key Advantages
- Compact three-pole contactor for motor and load switching.
- 32 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 16 kW motor rating at 400 V for three-phase applications.
- Dedicated 24 V AC, 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN-rail mounting.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Key Features
- Lovato BF32 series power contactor.
- Three main switching poles.
- 32 A AC-3 rating at up to 440 V.
- 56 A AC-1 rating at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
- Rated insulation voltage of 690 V.
- Rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV.
- 24 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
- IP20 power-terminal protection when correctly wired.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN-rail mounting.
Reliable Switching for Motors and Industrial Loads
A power contactor uses an electrically energised coil to open and close its main contacts, allowing a low-power control circuit to switch a higher-power motor or electrical load. The Lovato BF3200A02460 is designed for frequent remote switching in motor starters, automated machinery and control-panel applications.
Its AC-3 rating applies to squirrel-cage motor starting and switching off while the motor is running, while its AC-1 rating covers non-inductive or slightly inductive loads. The contactor must be paired with suitable overload and short-circuit protection selected for the application.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters.
- Pumps, fans and compressors.
- Conveyors and material-handling equipment.
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Heating and resistive-load control.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
