Molded Case Circuit Breakers

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Molded case circuit breakers protect various electrical circuits and equipment from overcurrents and short circuits. These breakers consist of a molded case housing that encloses the circuit...Read more

StyleModelTypeVoltageColorPrice
ABFR DWB 160 3P UL---€14.93
APC DWB250---€51.91
AEHX ACW 400---€197.01
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AAL ACW 125-800---€54.38
AAL-1 DWBAlarm690V ACGray€58.46
ABCAL-2 DWBAlarm, Auxiliary Contact690V ACGray€95.46
APL DWB160 3PPadlock PL--€38.79
APL DWB250Padlock PL--€42.37
StyleModelAmpsVoltage TypeFrame TypePrice
AFCP3406060AACFCL€2,164.46
AFCP3409090AACFCL€2,537.35
AFCP34100100AACFCL-
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StyleModelAmpsVoltage TypeFrame TypeControl TypeMounting SupportRated Insulation VoltageVoltagePrice
APJP36080U31A800AACPJPToggleLug750V600V-
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APJP36100U31A1000AACPJPToggleLug750V-€12,697.37
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PowerPact QDA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelPhase ConnectionAmpsPhaseMounting HeightHigh Amp Trip SettingLow Amp Trip SettingMax. Wire SizeCircuit Breaker TypePrice
AQDA222001AB200A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€907.32
BQDA220801AB80A13"1800A1000A-Standard€2,506.53
AQDA221101AB110A13"2400A1200A300 kcmilStandard€3,001.60
AQDA221501AB150A13"2400A1200A300 mcmStandard€907.32
AQDA221251AB125A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€907.32
BQDA220701AB70A13"1800A1000A300 MCMStandard€2,771.77
AQDA222251AB225A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€972.16
AQDA221001AB100A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€907.32
CQDA32225ABC225A34.5"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,450.50
CQDA32175ABC175A34.5"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,450.50
CQDA32125ABC125A34.5"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,450.50
CQDA32080ABC80A34.5"1800A1000A300 MCMStandard€2,792.76
CQDA32150ABC150A34.5"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,450.50
CQDA32100ABC100A34.5"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,450.50
CQDA32200ABC200A34.5"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,450.50
CQDA32090ABC90A34.5"1800A1000A300 MCMStandard€1,666.57
CQDA32110ABC110A34.5"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,450.50
CQDA32070ABC70A34.5"1800A1000A300 MCMStandard€1,666.57
AQDA221252AC125A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€907.32
AQDA221752AC175A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€944.36
AQDA221502AC150A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€907.32
AQDA221002AC100A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€907.32
AQDA222252AC--3"----€972.16
AQDA222002AC200A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€907.32
AQDA221102AC110A13"2400A1200A300 MCMStandard€1,157.38
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PowerPact QJA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelPhase ConnectionMounting HeightAmpsVoltage TypeFrame TypeVoltageControl TypeMounting SupportPrice
AQJA222001AB3"-ACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€1,913.40
BQJA32125ABC4.5"-ACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€5,400.85
BQJA32150ABC4.5"-ACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€5,400.85
BQJA32100ABC4.5"-ACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€3,703.41
BQJA32200ABC4.5"-ACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€5,400.85
BQJA32175ABC4.5"-ACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€5,400.85
BQJA32225ABC4.5"-ACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€5,400.85
CQJA222002AC3"200AACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket€2,508.00
CQJA222004BC3"200AACQJA240VOperating HandleBracket-
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Micrologic LX Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsVoltage TypeFrame TypeVoltageAic RatingPrice
ALX36250-ACLX600V65 kAIC @ 480V€7,785.36
BLX36125G-ACLX600V65 kAIC @ 480V€7,346.14
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CLX36600-ACLX600V65 kAIC @ 480V€9,274.31
BLX36600G-ACLX600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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ALX36250G-ACLX600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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BLX36400G-ACLX600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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CLX36400-ACLX600V65 kAIC @ 480V€5,945.27
DLX36100100AACLX600V-€6,168.60
DLX36150G150AACLX600V--
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DLX36150150AACLX600V--
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DLX36200200AACLX600V-€6,168.60
DLX36225G225AACLX600V-€8,630.53
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DLX36225225AACLX600V-€6,168.60
DLX36300G300AACLX600V--
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DLX36300300AACLX600V--
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DLX36350350AACLX600V--
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LE Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelFrame TypeAmpsVoltage TypeVoltageAic RatingPrice
ALE36250LSLE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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BLE36250LSGLE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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CLE36400LILE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V€6,113.45
BLE36400LIGLE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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ALE36400LSLE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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BLE36400LSGLE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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DLE36600LSLE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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BLE36600LSGLE-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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ELE36225LILE200AAC600V--
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FLEL36400LILEL-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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BLEL36400LSGLEL-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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BLEL36600LSGLEL-AC600V65 kAIC @ 480V-
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FIL Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsFrame TypeVoltageVoltage TypeAic RatingPrice
AFIL36030-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V-
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AFIL36070-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V-
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AFIL36060-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V€2,518.17
BFIL36100-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V€3,385.13
AFIL36050-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V-
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AFIL36090-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V€2,691.00
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AFIL36020-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V€2,901.84
AFIL36040-Fil600VAC200 kAIC @ 480V€2,901.84
AFIL36080-Fil600V-200 kAIC @ 480V-
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CFIL36070-102170AFil600VAC--
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StyleModelAmpsVoltage TypeVoltagePrice
AQ4F3300300AAC240V€1,855.25
AQ422400AC400AAC240V-
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KAL Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsFrame TypeVoltageVoltage TypeAic RatingPrice
AKAL36000M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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BKAL26250-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€2,468.96
AKAL3625022M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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CKAL36200-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€4,012.04
DKAL36175-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€4,012.04
DKAL36150-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€3,808.18
DKAL36125-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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AKAL3625026M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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DKAL36080-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€3,826.83
EKAL26175-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€1,963.37
FKAL26200-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€2,116.25
AKAL3625033M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€5,391.00
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GKAL3625031M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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AKAL3625030M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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DKAL36225-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€4,703.89
DKAL36100-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€3,703.41
HKAL36100-1021------
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IKAL26100-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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AKAL36090-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€3,703.41
AKAL3625021M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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DKAL36110-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€3,703.41
FKAL26225-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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FKAL26125-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V-
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JKAL3625029M-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€5,310.35
FKAL26150-KAL600VAC25 kAIC @ 480V€1,923.30
StyleModelAmpsCircuit Breaker TypeVoltage TypeFrame TypeVoltageColorControl TypeMounting SupportPrice
ALGL36400U33X400A-ACLGL600VBlackToggleLug€5,273.36
ALGL36000S40X400AL-FrameACLGL600V---€5,299.80
ALGL36400U31X400A-ACLGL600VBlackToggleLug€5,273.36
ALGL36400U44X400A-ACLGL600VBlackToggleLug€7,738.33
ALGL36600U31X600A-ACLGL600VBlackToggleLug€5,682.02
ALGL36000S60X600AL-FrameACLGL600V---€5,867.40
ALGL36600U33X6600A-ACLGL600VBlackToggleLug€5,682.02
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Mag-Gard GJL Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsVoltageVoltage TypeFrame TypeAic RatingPrice
AGJL36020-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V-
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AGJL36060-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V-
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AGJL36070-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V€1,791.00
AGJL36100-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V-
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BGJL36030-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V-
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AGJL36015-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V-
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CGJL36040-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V-
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AGJL36050-600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V-
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DGJL36030M0430A600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V€1,742.39
DGJL36050M0550A600VACGJL65 kAIC @ 480V€1,684.31
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PowerPact BGA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsPhase ConnectionFrame SizeAc Voltage RatingPhaseMounting HeightCircuit Breaker Mounting StyleMax. Wire SizePrice
ABGA3601515AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,172.72
ABGA34015Y15AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,620.20
ABGA34020Y20AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,620.20
BBGA26020220AAC---3"--€1,049.30
BBGA26020420ABC---3"--€1,049.30
ABGA3602020AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,172.72
BBGA26020120AAB125A, BG525V AC13"I-Line2 AWG€1,049.30
ABGA34025Y25AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,620.20
BBGA26030430ABC---3"--€1,049.30
ABGA3603030AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,172.72
ABGA34030Y30AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,620.20
BBGA26030130AAB125A, BG525V AC13"I-Line2 AWG€1,049.30
BBGA26030230AAC---3"--€1,049.30
BBGA26040140AAB125A, BG525V AC13"I-Line2 AWG€1,049.30
ABGA34040Y40AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,620.20
ABGA3604040AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,172.72
BBGA26040440ABC---3"--€1,049.30
BBGA26040240AAC---3"---
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ABGA3605050AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,172.72
ABGA34050Y50AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,620.20
BBGA26050450ABC---3"--€1,012.93
BBGA26050150AAB125A, BG525V AC13"I-Line2 AWG€1,869.72
BBGA26050250AAC---3"--€1,049.30
ABGA34060Y60AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,620.20
ABGA3606060AABC125A, BG525V AC34.5"I-Line2 AWG€1,172.72
StyleModelAmpsVoltage TypeFrame TypeVoltageColorControl TypeMounting SupportRated Insulation VoltagePrice
AHDP3601515AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V-
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AHDP3602020AACHDP600V-----
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AHDP3602525AACHDP600V-----
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AHDP3603030AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V€871.99
AHDP3603535AACHDP600V-----
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AHDP3604040AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V-
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AHDP3604545AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V-
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AHDP3605050AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V-
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AHDP3606060AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V€1,436.16
AHDP3607070AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V-
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AHDP3608080AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V-
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AHDP3609090AACHDP600V-----
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AHDP36100100AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V€1,117.26
AHDP36110110AACHDP600V----€1,465.92
AHDP36125125AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V€1,960.20
AHDP36150150AACHDP600VBlackToggleLug750V€1,465.92
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PowerPact I-Line HGA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelPhase ConnectionAmpsPhaseFrame SizeMounting HeightHigh Amp Trip SettingLow Amp Trip SettingDc VoltagePrice
AHGA36080LC-80A-------
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BHGA260351AB---3"---€1,419.64
BHGA261001AB100A1150A/HG3"1700A900A250V DC€1,265.29
BHGA260901AB90A1150A/HG3"1450A800A250V DC€1,265.29
BHGA260301AB30A1150A/HG3"750A350A250V DC€1,111.01
BHGA260201AB20A1150A/HG3"750A350A250V DC€1,111.01
BHGA260601AB60A1150A/HG3"1450A800A250V DC€1,111.01
BHGA260401AB40A1150A/HG3"850A400A250V DC€1,111.01
BHGA260151AB15A1150A/HG3"750A350A250V DC€2,939.85
CHGA260451AB45A--3"---€1,419.64
BHGA261251AB125A1150A/HG3"1700A900A250V DC€1,666.57
BHGA261501AB150A1150A/HG3"1700A900A250V DC€4,724.96
BHGA260501AB50A1150A/HG3"850A400A250V DC€1,111.01
BHGA260701AB70A1150A/HG3"1450A800A250V DC€4,633.40
BHGA260801AB80A1-3"1450A800A250V DC€2,855.99
DHGA36080ABC80A3150A/HG4.5"1450A800A250V DC€1,388.79
DHGA36020ABC20A3-4.5"750A350A250V DC€1,265.29
DHGA36090ABC90A3100A/HG4.5"1450A800A250V DC€1,388.79
AHGA36100U31XABC100A--4.5"---€1,666.57
EHGA36125ABC125A3150A/HG4.5"1700A900A250V DC€1,851.70
AHGA36060SAABC60A--4.5"---€1,481.36
AHGA36150U53XABC150A--4.5"----
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DHGA36150ABC150A3150A/HG4.5"1700A900A250V DC€1,851.70
AHGA36060U31XABC60A--4.5"---€1,481.36
AHGA36100U44XABC100A--4.5"---€3,055.29
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PowerPact JLA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsPhase ConnectionVoltage TypeFrame TypeVoltageControl TypeMounting HeightMounting SupportPrice
AJLA36225-ABCACJLA600VToggle4.5"Bracket-
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BJLA36250-ABCACJLA600VToggle4.5"Bracket€4,937.85
BJLA36150-ABCACJLA600VToggle4.5"Bracket€6,140.65
BJLA36200-ABCACJLA600VToggle4.5"Bracket€4,474.95
CJLA36175LC175A-ACJLA600V----
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CJLA36175175AABCACJLA600VToggle4.5"Bracket€6,140.65
CJLA36200SA200A-ACJLA600V----
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CJLA36250U31X250AABCACJLA600VToggle4.5"Bracket€7,406.75
CJLA36250U54XEK250A-ACJLA600V----
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StyleModelAmpsPhase ConnectionColorControl TypeMounting HeightMounting SupportRated Insulation VoltageVoltage TypePrice
ALJA36600U31X-ABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750V-€9,258.54
ALJA36400U33X-ABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750V-€6,613.26
ALJA36250U31X250AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC-
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ALJA36400U31X400AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC€7,227.49
ALJA36400U44X400AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC€8,872.22
ALJA36400CU31X400AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC€10,782.99
ALJA36400CU33X400AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC€11,356.49
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ALJA36400CU44X400AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC€13,161.82
ALJA36600U31XTB600A------AC-
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ALJA36600U33X600AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC€10,782.99
ALJA36600U44X600AABCBlackToggle6"Bracket750VAC€13,195.13
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PowerPact MJL Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsPhasePhase ConnectionMin. Wire SizeLow Amp Trip SettingMax. Wire SizeHigh Amp Trip SettingCircuit Breaker TypePrice
AMJL36300300A3CBA3/0 AWG600A500 MCM3000AStandard€7,406.81
AMJL36350350A3CBA3/0 AWG700A500 MCM3500AStandard€7,406.81
AMJL26350350A1CBA3/0 AWG700A500 MCM3500AStandard€20,339.30
AMJL26400400A1ABC3/0 AWG800A500 MCM4000AStandard€13,513.59
AMJL36400400A3ABC3/0 AWG800A500 MCM4000AStandard€7,406.81
AMJL36450450A3ABC3/0 AWG900A500 MCM4500AStandard€7,406.81
AMJL36500500A3CBA3/0 AWG1000A500 MCM5000AStandard€6,877.73
AMJL36600600A3CBA3/0 AWG1200A500 MCM6000AStandard€6,877.73
AMJL26600600A1CBA3/0 AWG1200A500 MCM6000AStandard€12,662.25
AMJL26700700A1ABC3/0 AWG1400A500 kcmil-Standard€25,088.40
AMJL36700700A3ABC3/0 AWG1400A500 MCM7000AStandard€18,081.48
BMJL36800AA800A-------€10,052.09
AMJL36800800A3ABC3/0 AWG1600A500 MCM8000AStandard€7,406.81
AMJL26800800A1ABC0.41 AWG1600A500 kcmil8000AStandard€25,119.37
StyleModelAmpsCircuit Breaker TypeVoltage TypeFrame TypeVoltageControl TypeMounting SupportRated Insulation Voltage
APKL36000S60600AP-FrameACPJL600V---
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APKL36060U31A600A-ACPJL600VToggleLug750V
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APKL36060CU33A600A-ACPJL600VToggleLug750V
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PowerPact MJA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

StyleModelAmpsPhasePhase ConnectionTerminal Connection TypeMountingHigh Amp Trip SettingLow Amp Trip SettingCircuit Breaker TypePrice
AMJA36300300A3ABCBox LugPanel3000A600AStandard€7,406.81
AMJA36350350A3ABCBox LugPanel3500A700AStandard€13,612.28
AMJA36400400A3ABCBox LugPanel4000A800AStandard€7,406.81
AMJA264002400A1ACPanelboard MountPanel Mount4000A800AStandard€13,969.70
AMJA36450450A3ABCBox LugPanel4500A900AStandard€7,671.28
AMJA36500500A3CBABox LugPanel5000A1000AStandard€7,406.81
AMJA36600600A3CBABox LugPanel6000A1200AStandard€7,406.81
BMJA36700700A3ABCBox LugPanel7000A1400AStandard€7,671.28
AMJA36800800A3ABCBox LugPanel8000A1600AStandard€7,671.28
StyleModelAmpsVoltage TypeFrame TypeVoltageControl TypeMounting SupportRated Insulation VoltagePrice
AJJP36200200AACJJP600VToggleLug750V€4,569.95
AJJP36250250AACJJP600VToggleLug750V-
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Molded case circuit breakers are designed to prevent the flow of faulty power supplies into sensitive electrical equipment that may cause overloads and short circuits. With current ratings up to 1600A, these units are ideal for isolation applications in large PV systems. Raptor Supplies offers a wide range of these MCCBs from brands like ABB, Square D, Eaton, General Electric and Siemens. Square D circuit breakers come equipped with a thermal-magnetic trip unit which instantly opens under faulty currents and are capable of providing both time-delayed and instantaneous current limiting functions. These units feature an I-line type configuration at the ON end for facilitating bus connections in panelboards and lugs at the OFF end for cable connection. General Electric molded case circuit breakers feature a programmable electronic trip unit which accentuates the toggle when the current exceeds the predetermined value. These breakers come equipped with bolt-on type terminals for easy installation in reverse-feed applications. They are available in 2 and 3 pole options with a maximum voltage rating of 600VAC on Raptor Supplies.

Working Mechanism

Molded case circuit breaker's working mechanism includes following steps:

  • In the normal state, molded case circuit breakers allow electrical current to flow through the circuit uninterrupted.
  • When an overcurrent condition occurs, the MCCB's internal sensors detect the excess current flowing through the circuit.
  • They have two main trip mechanisms: electromagnetic trip and thermal trip.
  • The electromagnetic trip detects sudden, high-current surges, similar to short circuits, and quickly opens the circuit to cut power.
  • The thermal trip reacts to prolonged overloads by heating up, causing the MCCB to trip and disconnect the circuit.
  • Once the trip mechanism is activated, it triggers a mechanical release within the circuit breaker.
  • Hence, the breaker's contacts move quickly to the open position.
  • When the contacts are open, the MCCB interrupts the electrical flow, effectively cutting off power to the circuit.
  • The circuit remains in this disconnected state until manually reset by the user.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a molded case circuit breaker differ from a circuit breaker?

While both molded case circuit breakers and conventional circuit breakers serve the same primary purpose of protecting electrical circuits, MCCBs are a specific type of circuit breaker with a molded case for added durability and protection.

Can MCCBs be reset after tripping?

Once the fault or overload is resolved, you can reset the MCCB to restore power to the circuit.

What is the difference between an MCCB and a miniature circuit breaker (MCB)?

Molded case circuit breakers are designed for higher current ratings and are used in industrial settings with heavy machinery, while MCBs are smaller and designed for residential or light commercial applications with lower current ratings.

Can MCCBs be used in three-phase electrical systems?

Yes, MCCBs are commonly used in three-phase systems. Brands like WEG, Siemens and ABB come in various configurations to suit single-phase or three-phase applications.

How do I select the right MCCB for my specific application?

Selecting the right MCCB involves considering factors such as the system's voltage, current rating, environmental conditions and specific protection requirements.