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AutomationDirect Cutler Hammer™ Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs)

By: AutomationDirect , Automation Direct
05 October, 2007
AutomationDirect Cutler Hammer™ Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs)
AutomationDirect Cutler Hammer™ Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs)
These UL489 listed molded case circuit breakers provide overload and short circuit protection for industrial control panels and electrical equipment like motors. These breakers offer advanced arc extinguishing technology in a compact size. Four frame sizes are available (100A – 600A). Prices start at $167.25.

Do you need overload or short circuit protection for your industrial control panels or equipment? These Molded Case Circuit Breakers from Eaton Cutler-Hammer are designed to provide branch and feeder circuit protection in industrial control panels. They also supply protection against overload in conductors and short circuits in connected equipment such as motors.These MCCBs are UL listed for installation in UL 508 control panels. Their small size, in relation to standard circuit breakers or other comparable devices, saves panel space. Four frame sizes and all standard accessories are available.

MCCB prices start at

$167.25

(G3P-015)

Features include:

  • UL489 listed performance for branch circuit overcurrent protection and disconnecting means
  • Patented contact conductor designs featuring high-speed “blow-open” action, providing superior performance when high level fault currents produce extraordinary electromechanical forces
  • Advanced arc extinguishing technology (arc fault protection)
  • Toggle handle provides three positions (on/ off/ tripped) along with visual indicators
  • Manufactured in ISO 9000 certified facilities
  • HACR (heating, air conditioning and refrigeration) rated
  • G-Frame (15 to 100 Amp) and F-Frame (100 to 225 Amp) size units are suitable for reverse feed
  • K-Frame and L-Frame breakers include 3-pole adjustable magnetic trip

Listings

  • UL 489 MCCB, File: E7819
  • Field-installed accessories: UL file E64983
  • CSA 22.2 No.5, File: 43556
  • IEC 157-1
  • NEMA Standards Publication No.

AB1-1993

Molded Case Circuit Breakers Part Numbering System

G3P Series - Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) - 15 A to 100 A

  • G-Series circuit breakers are available as a single unit, or with accessories pre-installed only.
  • G-Series breakers are suitable for reverse feed use.
  • All G-Series breakers are molded case circuit breakers with a thermal magnetic trip; line and load lug terminals are included.
  • All breakers include base mounting hardware for panel mount applications.

Accessories are not field installable on this frame size.

They are UL listed for installation in UL 508 control panels. F3P Series - Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) - 100 A to 225 A

  • F-Series circuit breakers are available as a single unit, or with accessories pre-installed only.
  • F-Series breakers are suitable for reverse feed use.
  • All F-Series breakers are molded case circuit breakers with a thermal magnetic trip; line and load lug terminals are included.
  • All breakers include base mounting hardware for panel mount applications.

Accessories are not field installable on this frame size.

They are UL listed for installation in UL 508 control panels

Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) - 250 to 400 Amp K-Frame

  • K-Frame circuit breakers are available as individual components or in a kit (with various accessories included).
  • Available accessories are field installable on this frame size.
  • All K-Frame breakers are molded case circuit breakers with a thermal magnetic trip; line and load lug terminals are included.
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They are UL listed for installation in UL 508 control panels.

Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) - 400 to 600 Amp L-Frame

  • L-Frame circuit breakers are available as individual components or in a kit (with various accessories included).
  • Available accessories are field installable on this frame size.
  • All L-Frame breakers are molded case circuit breakers with a thermal magnetic trip; line and load lug terminals are included.

They are UL listed for installation in UL 508 control panels.

MCCBs - Accessories

Some of the accessories available for the molded case circuit breakers include:

  • NEMA 1/12 rotary handle.
  • NEMA 1/12 rotary handle.
  • NEMA 1/12 flexible shaft handle.
  • NEMA 1/12 flexible shaft handle.
  • Multi-wire connector to allow 6 wires to be connected.
  • Field installable auxiliary contact.
  • Field installable 120/240 VAC shunt trip.
  • Field installable 12/24 VDC/VAC shunt trip.
  • Replacement lug kit.
  • Field installable 120/240 VAC undervoltage release.
  • Field installable 12/24 VDC/VAC undervoltage release.
  • DIN rail clip adapter to allow mounting of the G-Frame MCCBs on 35 mm DIN rail.

Position indicating; lock-off feature.

Shaft length: 6”.

Position indicating; lock-off feature.

Shaft length: 12”.

Flange mounted.

Lockable.

Shaft length: 3’.

Flange mounted.

Lockable.

Shaft length: 6’.

UL for copper only. 14-6 AWG.

Package of 3.

Package of 3.

Pkg of 1 includes mounting hardware.

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