BF3800A400 Lovato contactor 3 pole AC3:38A 18.5kw 400VAC coil

Q: What coil voltage does the BF3800A400 require?

The contactor uses a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for operation.

Q: What motor power can this contactor control?

The BF3800A400 is rated for motors up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC in AC-3 duty.

Q: How many poles does the contactor have?

The BF3800A400 features three normally open main power contacts for three-phase switching applications.

Lovato BF3800A400 three-pole power contactor with 400 V AC coil, 38 A AC-3 rating and 18.5 kW motor switching capacity for industrial applications.

SKU: BF3800A400MPN: BF3800A400

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Why Choose the Lovato BF3800A400 Power Contactor?

The Lovato BF3800A400 is a reliable and robust three-pole power contactor designed for switching and controlling motors, electrical loads and industrial automation equipment. As part of the proven Lovato BF38 contactor series, it provides dependable performance for motor starters, control panels and industrial switching applications.

This contactor features a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and supports an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A, making it suitable for controlling three-phase motors and industrial equipment. Its compact construction allows flexible installation using screw fixing or standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting inside electrical panels.

With an AC-3 motor rating of 18.5 kW at 400 V AC and an IEC AC-1 thermal current rating of 56 A, the BF3800A400 provides reliable switching performance for machinery, pumps, fans, compressors and industrial automation systems.

Key Advantages

Compact three-pole contactor for industrial motor control.
38 A AC-3 operational current rating for reliable motor switching.
400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil suitable for industrial control circuits.
18.5 kW motor switching capacity at 400 V AC.
56 A AC-1 thermal current rating for general switching applications.
Flexible installation with screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.

Key Features

Lovato BF38 series power contactor.
3 normally open main power contacts.
400 V AC 50/60 Hz operating coil.
38 A IEC AC-3 rated current.
56 A IEC AC-1 thermal current.
18.5 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V AC.
High mechanical and electrical endurance for industrial applications.
Suitable for automation panels, motor starters and control systems.

Reliable Switching for Industrial Motor Applications

Power contactors such as the Lovato BF3800A400 provide safe and efficient remote switching of electrical loads, allowing motors and industrial equipment to be controlled through automation systems, starters and electrical control circuits.

The BF38 series is designed for engineers, panel builders and machine manufacturers requiring compact contactors with dependable switching performance, flexible mounting options and reliable operation in industrial environments.

Typical Applications

Three-phase motor starters.
Industrial machinery control panels.
Pumps, fans and HVAC equipment.
Compressors and production machinery.
Electrical switchboards and automation systems.
OEM machine building applications.

Technical Specifications

Coil Voltage Range	380–440 V
Current	38 A
Power	18.5 kW
HS Code	85365080
Manufacturer	Lovato Electric
Series	BF38 Contactors
Model	BF3800A400
Product type	Power contactor
Number of poles	3
Contact configuration	3 NO main contacts
Coil type	AC coil 50/60 Hz
Coil / Supply Voltage	400 V AC
Rated thermal current AC-1	56 A
Rated operational current AC-3	38 A
Rated motor power AC-3 at 400 V AC	18.5 kW
Rated motor power AC-3 at 690 V AC	22 kW
Rated insulation voltage	690 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage	6 kV
Mounting type	Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail mounting
Protection rating	IP20 front protection
Weight	approx. 433 g
Poles	3-pole
Coil / Supply Voltage	400 V AC
Device Type	Contactor
Coil Type	AC
Current AC-1	56 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lovato BF3800A400 used for?

The Lovato BF3800A400 is a three-pole power contactor used for switching motors and electrical loads in industrial control systems.

What coil voltage does the BF3800A400 require?

The contactor uses a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for operation.

What motor power can this contactor control?

The BF3800A400 is rated for motors up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC in AC-3 duty.

How many poles does the contactor have?

The BF3800A400 features three normally open main power contacts for three-phase switching applications.

How is the BF3800A400 installed?

The contactor can be installed using screw fixing or mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN rail.

Trusted by Industrial Automation Professionals

Lovato BF series contactors provide reliable motor switching and power control solutions for industrial automation engineers, panel builders and machine manufacturers worldwide.

Coil Voltage Range	380–440 V
Current	38 A
Power	18.5 kW
HS Code	85365080
Manufacturer	Lovato Electric
Series	BF38 Contactors
Model	BF3800A400
Product type	Power contactor
Number of poles	3
Contact configuration	3 NO main contacts
Coil type	AC coil 50/60 Hz
Coil / Supply Voltage	400 V AC
Rated thermal current AC-1	56 A
Rated operational current AC-3	38 A
Rated motor power AC-3 at 400 V AC	18.5 kW
Rated motor power AC-3 at 690 V AC	22 kW
Rated insulation voltage	690 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage	6 kV
Mounting type	Screw fixing / 35 mm DIN rail mounting
Protection rating	IP20 front protection
Weight	approx. 433 g
Poles	3-pole
Coil / Supply Voltage	400 V AC
Device Type	Contactor
Coil Type	AC
Current AC-1	56 A

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