Why Choose the Lovato BF4000A23060 BF40 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF4000A23060 is a robust three-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching of three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF40 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 40 A at up to 440 V and combines compact installation with high electrical and mechanical endurance.
For motor-control applications, the BF4000A23060 is rated for 18.5 kW at 400 V AC, 22 kW at 415–440 V AC and up to 30 kW at 690 V AC. It also provides a conventional free-air thermal current of 70 A at up to 40 °C, making it suitable for both motor switching and general-purpose AC-1 loads.
This specific BF4000A23060 version features a 230 V AC, 60 Hz control coil. With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, an 8 kV impulse withstand rating, IP20 front terminal protection and screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, it is well suited to industrial machinery, motor-control panels and automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole BF40 power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 40 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- Controls three-phase motors up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC.
- 70 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- Dedicated 230 V AC, 60 Hz control coil.
- 15 million-cycle mechanical life for dependable repetitive operation.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
- IP20 front terminal protection when correctly installed.
Key Features
- Lovato BF40 series power contactor.
- 3-pole main contact configuration.
- 40 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 24 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 70 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 18.5 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 230 V AC, 60 Hz coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Operational frequency range of 25–400 Hz.
- High mechanical and electrical endurance for industrial switching.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Automation
The Lovato BF4000A23060 provides electromagnetic switching between industrial control circuitry and higher-power three-phase motor loads. Energising the 230 V AC coil closes the contactor's three main poles, allowing PLCs, control relays, motor starters and automated machinery to start and stop motors without routing the full motor current through the control device.
Its 40 A AC-3 rating, high switching endurance and 18.5 kW motor capacity at 400 V AC make the BF40 suitable for frequent industrial motor-control duties. The combination of DIN rail or screw mounting, IP20 front protection and a broad range of compatible Lovato accessories also supports straightforward integration into new and existing control-panel designs.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase motor starters and control panels.
- Pumps and water-treatment equipment.
- Compressors and refrigeration machinery.
- Industrial fans and ventilation systems.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Machine tools and manufacturing machinery.
- HVAC equipment and building services.
- OEM automation and industrial production systems.
