Why Choose the Lovato BF65T4E230 4-Pole Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF65T4E230 is a heavy-duty four-pole power contactor designed for reliable switching of high-current industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF65 series, it features four normally open main contacts and provides an IEC conventional free-air thermal and AC-1 operational current rating of 100 A at up to 40 °C.
In addition to its AC-1 capability, the BF65T4E230 supports motor-control applications with an AC-3 operational current of 65 A at up to 440 V and a three-phase motor rating of 30 kW at 400 V AC. Its four-pole architecture is particularly useful for circuits requiring simultaneous switching of four conductors, including three-phase plus neutral systems, industrial heating equipment and automated machinery.
This specific BF65T4E230 version incorporates an electronic 100–250 V AC/DC wide-range control coil, covering nominal 230 V AC/DC control applications and supporting 50/60 Hz AC supplies. With a 1000 V rated insulation voltage, 8 kV impulse withstand rating, IP20 front terminal protection and screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, it is engineered for demanding industrial control-panel installations.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty four-pole BF65 power contactor for industrial switching.
- 100 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 4NO main contact configuration for simultaneous four-conductor switching.
- 65 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- Rated for 30 kW three-phase motors at 400 V AC.
- Wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC electronic control coil.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 15,000,000 cycles.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BF65 series power contactor.
- 4-pole configuration with four normally open main contacts.
- 100 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- 65 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 31 A AC-4 operational current at 400 V.
- 30 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 100–250 V AC/DC wide-range coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 front power-terminal protection.
- Operating temperature range from -40 to +70 °C.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Four-Pole Switching for Industrial Automation
The Lovato BF65T4E230 provides electromagnetic switching of high-current industrial circuits from an AC or DC control signal. Energising its electronic coil closes all four normally open main contacts simultaneously, enabling PLCs, control relays and automation systems to control substantial loads without routing the full load current through the control equipment.
Its combination of a 100 A AC-1 rating, 65 A AC-3 rating at 400 V and 30 kW motor rating at 400 V makes the BF65T4E230 suitable for both general-purpose load switching and motor control. The wide-range 100–250 V AC/DC coil also provides flexibility when integrating the contactor into industrial systems using different control supply architectures.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electric heating and resistive load control.
- Four-pole high-current power switching.
- Three-phase plus neutral switching circuits.
- Industrial motor starters and machinery.
- Pumps, compressors and ventilation equipment.
- HVAC and building services systems.
- Industrial switchboards and control panels.
- OEM machinery and automated production equipment.
