Why Choose the Lovato BF8000A048 BF80 Power Contactor?
The Lovato BF8000A048 is a heavy-duty three-pole power contactor designed for dependable switching of three-phase motors and industrial electrical loads. Part of the Lovato BF80 series, it provides an IEC AC-3 operational current rating of 80 A at up to 440 V, making it suitable for demanding motor starters, machinery and automation systems.
For motor-control applications, the BF8000A048 is rated for three-phase motors up to 37 kW at 400 V AC and 45 kW at 415–440 V AC. Its conventional free-air thermal current and AC-1 rating of 125 A at up to 40 °C also provide substantial capacity for resistive and general-purpose industrial load switching.
This specific BF8000A048 version uses a 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz control coil. With a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V, an 8 kV impulse withstand rating and robust BF-series construction, it provides a reliable solution for industrial motor-control centres, switchboards and automated machinery.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty three-pole BF80 power contactor for industrial motor control.
- 80 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- Rated for 37 kW three-phase motors at 400 V AC.
- 125 A AC-1 operational current at up to 40 °C.
- Dedicated 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz control coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage for demanding industrial installations.
- High mechanical and electrical endurance for repetitive switching.
- Designed for straightforward integration into motor starters and automation panels.
Key Features
- Lovato BF80 series power contactor.
- 3-pole main contact configuration.
- 80 A AC-3 operational current at up to 440 V.
- 125 A conventional free-air thermal current at up to 40 °C.
- 37 kW AC-3 motor rating at 400 V.
- 45 kW AC-3 motor rating at 415–440 V.
- 48 V AC, 50/60 Hz coil.
- 1000 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Suitable for industrial motor and general-purpose load switching.
- High-current screw-terminal connections.
- Designed for industrial control-panel installation.
Reliable High-Power Motor Control for Industrial Automation
The Lovato BF8000A048 provides electromagnetic switching between a 48 V AC control circuit and high-current three-phase motor loads. Energising the coil closes the three normally open main contacts, enabling PLCs, control relays and motor starters to control substantial motor currents without routing those currents through the automation equipment itself.
Its 80 A AC-3 rating and 37 kW motor capacity at 400 V AC make the BF8000A048 suitable for demanding pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans and production machinery. The BF80 platform also provides the durability and switching performance required for repetitive industrial motor-control applications.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase industrial motor starters.
- Pumps and water-treatment equipment.
- Compressors and refrigeration machinery.
- Industrial fans and ventilation systems.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Machine tools and manufacturing machinery.
- Industrial motor-control centres and switchboards.
- OEM automation and production equipment.
