LOVATO CAPACITOR CONTACTORS -12/18/23/30/36/43A – BFK MODEL

LOVATO capacitor contactors are a type of contactor (a remotely controlled switch for switching large amounts of electrical power) specifically designed for switching capacitor banks. 

Capacitors can introduce challenges like high inrush currents and temperature fluctuations when switched, so standard contactors may not be suitable. 

• Specialized for capacitor switching: They are designed to handle the specific demands of capacitor banks. 
• High Current Handling: They are built to switch large currents, which are common in capacitor banks. 
• AC/DC Coil Options: Lovato contactors offer a variety of coil options, including AC, DC, and AC/DC, for versatility. 
• Electronically Controlled AC/DC Coil: This reduces consumption and allows for reliable operation even under varying supply voltage conditions. 
• Wide Nominal Voltage Range: Some coils have a wide nominal voltage range, such as one coil for 100…250V AC/DC. 
• Auxiliary Contacts: They often have low-profile, front-mounted auxiliary contacts for easy wiring. 
• Safety Features: Lovato offers safety contactors (BFS type) designed to meet safety standards like ISO 13849-1 and IEC/EN 62061. 

• Power Factor Correction: Capacitor contactors are crucial for controlling and managing capacitor banks used for power factor correction. 
• Industrial Machinery: They are used in various industrial applications where capacitor switching is required. 
• HVAC Systems: They can be found in HVAC systems for controlling heating and cooling loads. 
• Lighting Control: They can be used in lighting systems for controlling large lighting loads.