Why Choose the Lovato BFK1210A024 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK1210A024 is a compact and reliable power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in industrial reactive power compensation systems. As part of the Lovato BFK series, it is specifically developed for capacitor switching applications and incorporates integrated limiting resistors to help manage the high inrush currents generated during capacitor energisation.
This three-pole contactor provides dependable switching performance for automatic power factor correction equipment and electrical distribution panels. Its dedicated capacitor switching design helps improve system reliability while supporting efficient reactive power compensation in commercial and industrial installations.
With a maximum IEC operational power rating of 10 kvar at 400 V and a 24 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, the BFK1210A024 is suitable for capacitor bank stages used in automatic power factor correction systems. Its compact construction allows straightforward integration into electrical control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction applications.
- 10 kvar maximum IEC operational power at 400 V for capacitor switching.
- 24 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil for industrial control systems.
- Integrated limiting resistors help reduce capacitor switching inrush currents.
- Three-pole configuration for three-phase capacitor bank applications.
- Compact design for installation in power factor correction panels.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK12 power factor correction contactor series.
- 10 kvar rated operational power at 400 V.
- 24 V AC coil rated for 50/60 Hz operation.
- Three-pole contact configuration.
- Integrated limiting resistors for capacitor switching duties.
- 25 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- Built-in auxiliary contact configuration.
- Compact panel mounting design.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction contactors are designed to connect and disconnect capacitor banks used to compensate reactive power and improve electrical efficiency. Capacitor switching creates high transient currents, requiring dedicated contactors designed specifically for this application.
The Lovato BFK1210A024 incorporates limiting resistors to provide reliable capacitor switching performance, making it suitable for automatic power factor correction systems requiring dependable operation and long service life.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor bank systems.
- Reactive power compensation equipment.
- Electrical distribution panels.
- Manufacturing and processing facilities.
- Three-phase power quality improvement systems.
