BF3800A22060 - 3P CONTACTOR 38A AC3 220/60

BF3800A22060 – 3P CONTACTOR 38A AC3 220/60

Lovato BF3800A22060 three-pole power contactor with a 38 A AC-3 rating, 18.5 kW motor rating at 400 V and 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil for industrial motor switching and automation applications.

SKU: BF3800A22060MPN: BF3800A22060
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Why Choose the Lovato BF3800A22060 Three-Pole Contactor?

The Lovato BF3800A22060 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for industrial motor control and electrical switching applications. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A for dependable control of three-phase motors in machinery, automation and industrial electrical systems.

The BF3800A22060 combines a high switching capacity with a compact installation format. It features a 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil, a conventional free air thermal current rating of 56 A at up to 40°C and a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, making it well suited to demanding industrial control applications.

With an AC-3 motor power rating of 18.5 kW at 400 V and flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, the BF3800A22060 is suitable for motor starters, production machinery, pumps, fans, conveyors and OEM control panels requiring reliable three-phase load switching.

Key Advantages

  • Robust three-pole power contactor for industrial motor control.
  • 38 A AC-3 operational current rating at up to 440 V and 55°C.
  • 18.5 kW AC-3 motor power rating at 400 V.
  • 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
  • 56 A conventional free air thermal current rating at up to 40°C.
  • Flexible installation using screw fixing or a 35 mm DIN rail.

Key Features

  • Lovato BF38 power contactor series.
  • Three-pole configuration.
  • 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55°C.
  • 56 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40°C.
  • 15.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
  • 220 V AC 60 Hz operating coil.
  • 690 V rated insulation voltage and 6 kV impulse withstand voltage.
  • IP20 power terminal protection when properly wired.

Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Systems

Power contactors such as the Lovato BF3800A22060 provide electrically controlled switching for three-phase motors and other industrial loads. This allows motor circuits to be operated from a separate control circuit, supporting automated machinery, motor starters and remotely controlled industrial equipment.

The BF3800A22060 combines a 38 A AC-3 rating with an 18.5 kW motor rating at 400 V. Its 220 V AC 60 Hz coil and flexible mounting options make it a practical solution for engineers and panel builders integrating motor switching into industrial control systems.

Typical Applications

  • Three-phase motor starters and motor control panels.
  • Industrial machinery and production equipment.
  • Conveyors and material handling systems.
  • Pumps, fans and ventilation equipment.
  • Industrial automation and electrical control panels.
  • OEM machinery and electrical switching systems.

Technical Specifications

Coil Voltage Range 200–250 V
Current 38 A
Power 18.5 kW
HS Code 85365080
Manufacturer Lovato
Series BF38
Model BF3800A22060
Product type Power contactor
Number of poles 3
Rated coil voltage 220 V AC
Coil frequency 60 Hz
Conventional free air thermal current (Ith) 56 A at ≤40°C
AC-1 operational current 56 A at ≤40°C
AC-3 operational current 38 A at ≤440 V and ≤55°C
AC-4 operational current 15.5 A at 400 V
AC-3 operational power at 230 V 11 kW
AC-3 operational power at 400 V 18.5 kW
AC-3 operational power at 415 V 18.5 kW
AC-3 operational power at 440 V 18.5 kW
AC-3 operational power at 500 V 20 kW
AC-3 operational power at 690 V 22 kW
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 690 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) 6 kV
Power terminal protection IP20 when properly wired
Mounting type Screw / 35 mm DIN rail
Mechanical life 20,000,000 cycles
Electrical life 1,400,000 cycles
Weight 415 g
Poles 3-pole
Coil / Supply Voltage 220 V AC
Device Type Contactor
Coil Type AC
Current AC-1 56 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF3800A22060 used for?

The BF3800A22060 is a three-pole power contactor designed for switching three-phase motors and other electrical loads in industrial machinery, automation and motor control systems.

What is the AC-3 current rating of the BF3800A22060?

The BF3800A22060 has an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A at up to 440 V and 55°C.

What motor power can the BF3800A22060 control at 400 V?

Lovato rates the BF3800A22060 for 18.5 kW in AC-3 duty at 400 V.

What coil voltage does the BF3800A22060 require?

The contactor uses a 220 V AC 60 Hz control coil.

How is the Lovato BF3800A22060 mounted?

The BF3800A22060 supports screw fixing or mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.

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