Posted on 20th Apr 2016

What is a Circuit Breaker?

A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electricalswitch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent/overload orshort circuit. Its basic function is to interrupt current flow after protective relaysdetect a fault. Unlike a fuse, which operates once and then must be replaced, a circuit breaker can be reset (either manually or automatically) to resume normal operation.

Generally used in a loadcenter, panelboard, or similar device, industrial miniature circuit breakers are a specific type of circuit breaker, used to switch and protect the lowest common distribution voltage in an electrical system.

The manufacturer...

Altech Corp has a long history of manufacturing industrial control products, power distribution components, and much more. In fact, Altech offers nearly all the common products found in enclosures in addition to enclosures themselves. Altech prides itself on quality and is an ISO 9001 certified company with many products that meet UL and international standards. While Altech products meet top tier quality standards, they are also competitively priced and readily available.

Features:

DIN Rail Mounted

17.5 mm Width Per Pole

Thermal Magnetic

480 Y/277 VAC, 50/60 Hz

10 kA Short Circuit Withstand Capacity

Applications (on the Load Side of Branch Circuit Protection) Include: Sensitive Electronics, Power Supplies, Appliance Circuits, etc.

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