Mount these circuit breakers directly to DIN rail to protect equipment and wiring in an area of your facility from overloads and short circuits. They meet UL 489 requirements for branch circuit protection and are certified as current limiting, so they protect equipment by minimizing passing current during a short circuit. Because they are thermal-magnetic, these breakers trip two ways. They either trip when heat is generated slowly by consistent low-level overload current, or they trip quickly when the magnetic coil senses a high-current short circuit.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

B-trip circuit breakers are best for protecting sensitive equipment, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and sensors, which could be damaged by a spike in current. These circuit breakers will trip if a rush of current reaches 3 to 5 times their rated current.

C-trip circuit breakers are the most common. They’re best for applications such as lighting and control panels, where equipment startup causes a moderate spike in current. They won’t trip until a rush of current reaches 5 to 10 times their rated current.

D-trip circuit breakers prevent nuisance tripping, so they are best for equipment that has a high spike in current at startup, such as transformers, power supplies, and heaters. They will not trip unless a rush of current reaches 10 to 20 times their rated current.

Shunt trips receive a signal from equipment to trip your circuit breaker in situations other than overload or short circuit conditions. For example, use them with a smoke detector to shut off power to a system in the event of a fire.

Auxiliary contacts send a signal to other equipment when the circuit trips. They can activate a warning light, initiate a shutdown, or start a backup power source.

Distribution bars simplify wiring by powering multiple adjacent circuit breakers without needing separate wires for each one. This cuts down on assembly time and space.

Extension terminals raise the wire connection point above distribution bars for easy access to connect power to a set of circuit breakers.

Distribution bar terminal covers shield unused, live terminals on distribution bars to prevent injury and damage.

Match these circuit breakers to Square D breaker boxes or panel boards of the same manufacturer series. They meet UL 489 requirements for branch circuit protection, so they protect downstream equipment and wiring from overloads and short circuits. Because they are thermal-magnetic, these breakers trip two different ways. They either trip when heat is generated by sustained low-level overload current or quickly when the magnetic coil senses a high-current short circuit.

Circuit breakers with ground fault sensitivity will trip if they detect a current leak above 6mA. This minimizes the risk of electric shock to workers and equipment.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

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Use with Siemens EQ series breaker boxes. These circuit breakers meet UL 489 requirements for branch circuit protection, so they protect downstream equipment and wiring from overloads and short circuits. Because they are thermal-magnetic, they trip two different ways. They either trip when heat is generated slowly by consistent low-level overload current or quickly when the magnetic coil senses a high-current short circuit.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

Install these circuit breakers into Cutler-Hammer CH series breaker boxes. They meet UL 489 requirements for branch circuit protection, so they protect downstream equipment and wiring from overloads and short circuits. Because these circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic, they trip two different ways. They either trip when heat is generated slowly by consistent low-level overload current or quickly when the magnetic coil senses a high-current short circuit.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

Unlike breakers that trip thermally, these breakers have a hydraulic-magnetic trip mechanism, so they aren’t affected by changes in temperature. Instead, these circuit breakers trip when they hydraulically sense consistent low-level overload current, or they trip quickly when the magnetic coil senses a high-current short circuit. Use the threaded holes on the face to install them through panels, enclosure covers, or walls to keep them close to the equipment they protect.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

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Built to resist vibration and corrosion in harsh environments, these circuit breakers protect against overload and short circuits in low-voltage automotive and other electronic applications. All are thermal, so they use the heat generated in overcurrent situations to trip the breaker.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

Push-pull button and lever style breakers can be used as an on/off switch.

Place UL1077 rated breakers downstream from a branch circuit breaker to protect a single piece of equipment. They are also known as supplemental protectors.

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Protect an area of a facility that has high-powered equipment. These circuit breakers are also known as molded case circuit breakers. They meet UL 489 requirements for branch circuit protection. Because these breakers are thermal-magnetic, they trip two ways. They either trip when heat is generated slowly by consistent low-level overload current, or they trip quickly when the magnetic coil senses a high-current short circuit. A switch lets you adjust when these breakers magnetically trip, so you don't need to replace them as your application changes. These breakers have internal accessory slots to fit shunt trips, auxiliary contacts, and undervoltage trips, saving space in your setup.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

Shunt trips receive a signal from equipment to trip your circuit breaker in situations other than overload or short circuit conditions. For example, use them with a smoke detector to shut off power to a system in the event of a fire. 30A to 250A breakers can only have one shunt trip or undervoltage trip installed. 400A to 600A breakers can accommodate one shunt trip and one undervoltage trip at the same time.

Auxiliary contacts send a signal to other equipment when the circuit trips. They can activate a warning light, initiate a shutdown, or start a backup power source. Multiple auxiliary contacts can be used within one circuit breaker and can be placed in any of the accessory slots.

Undervoltage trips protect equipment from operating with less than their intended voltage by tripping a circuit breaker when the supply voltage drops below a set level. 30A to 250A breakers can only have one shunt trip or undervoltage trip installed. 400A to 600A breakers can accommodate one shunt trip and one undervoltage trip at the same time.

Install handles on the front cover of an electrical cabinet to turn these breakers on, off, or reset them without having to open the cabinet. Yet, these handles won’t prevent you from opening the electrical cabinet normally. You can also lock the handles in the on or off position with a padlock (not included) to prevent unauthorized changes to the circuit breaker.

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Protect against overload and short circuits in low-voltage automotive and other electronic applications. These circuit breakers can replace type ATC, AF, ATO, and 257 blade-style fuses. They are thermal, so they trip when heat is generated by overload current.

Breakthrough current is the maximum current that the circuit breaker can safely stop in the event of a short circuit.

Manual reset breakers require you to push a button after they trip.

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