Why Choose the Lovato BF38T2L048 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF38T2L048 is a four-pole power contactor with a low-consumption DC coil, designed for reliable switching in industrial electrical control and automation systems. Part of the Lovato BF38 contactor range, it features a 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration and a 48 V DC rated control voltage.
The BF38T2L048 has an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 56 A at up to 40 °C and an AC-3 operational current rating of 38 A at up to 440 V and 55 °C. At 400 V, its AC-3 operational rating is 38 A / 18.5 kW, making it suitable for industrial motor switching as well as general power-control applications.
With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and a choice of screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, the BF38T2L048 is designed for straightforward integration into professional electrical panels, machinery and industrial control systems.
Key Advantages
- Four-pole power contactor for industrial switching applications.
- 2NO + 2NC main contact configuration for flexible circuit control.
- 48 V DC low-consumption coil for efficient control operation.
- 56 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 38 A / 18.5 kW AC-3 rating at 400 V for motor switching.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for control-panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BF38 power contactor.
- Four poles with 2 normally open and 2 normally closed main contacts.
- 48 V DC low-consumption control coil.
- 56 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 38 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V and 55 °C.
- 15.5 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Operational frequency range of 25–400 Hz.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Power contactors provide electrically controlled switching of industrial power circuits, enabling motors and other loads to be operated through automation and control equipment. The Lovato BF38T2L048 combines a 48 V DC low-consumption coil with four main power contacts, providing an efficient switching solution for machinery and electrical control panels.
Its 2NO + 2NC arrangement provides both normally open and normally closed main switching contacts within a single device. Combined with its low-consumption DC coil and flexible mounting options, this makes the BF38T2L048 suitable for integration into a wide range of professional industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters and control panels.
- Machinery and automation systems.
- Industrial motor switching applications.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- Industrial power switching circuits.
- OEM machinery and industrial equipment.
