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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

GENERAL ELECTRIC -

Bolt On Circuit Breaker: TED Series

General Electric TED Series circuit breakers protect sensitive circuits from excessive current flows causing overloads or short circuits. They are suitable for reverse feed applications. They feature a non-interchangeable, thermal-magnetic trip unit which provides both long time and instantaneous functions. They come in a bolt-on mounting design with lug terminal connections for easy & quick field installation. Choose from a wide range of these General Electric TED Series circuit breakers, available in variants with current carrying capcity upto 100 amps.

StyleModelAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
ATED11301010AA$ 508.11
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ATED11301515AA$ 508.11
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ATED11302020AA$ 508.11
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ATED11302525AA$ 524.83
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ATED11303030AA$ 508.11
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ATED11303535AA$ 521.92
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ATED11304545AA$ 524.83
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ATED11305050AA$ 508.11
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ATED11306060AA$ 508.11
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ATED11307070AA$ 524.83
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ATED113100100AA$ 524.83
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SIEMENS -

Bolt On Circuit Breaker: LMXD Series

StyleModelAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
ALMXD63B500500A-
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ALMXD63B600600A-
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BLMXD63B700700A-
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CLMXD63B800800AA$ 7492.57
DLMXD63S800A800AA$ 6557.23
SIEMENS -

Molded Case Circuit Breakers, QJ Series

Siemens QJ Series circuit breakers are used with branch circuit protection to protect electrical appliances. These UL listed breakers feature a thermal magnetic trip for both instantaneous and long-time overcurrent protection. They provide bolt-on mounting to accommodate aluminium / copper wires and have a QJ type frame. They come in a 3 pole design and operate at a fixed voltage rating of 240V. QJ Series circuit breakers are available in current ratings between 100A & 175A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAic RatingAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
AQJ23S225A10kAIC@240V225AA$ 1641.17
BQJ23B20000S0110kAIC@240V200A-
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CQJ23B22500S0110kAIC@240V225A-
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DQJ23B12510kAIC@240V125AA$ 1641.17
EQJ23B12500S0110kAIC@240V125A-
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FQJ23B22510kAIC@240V225A-
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GQJ23B15010kAIC@240V150AA$ 2412.18
HQJ23B15000S0110kAIC@240V150A-
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IQJ23B11010kAIC@240V110AA$ 2412.18
JQJ23B17510kAIC@240V175AA$ 1641.17
GQJ23B20010kAIC@240V200A-
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KQJ23B200H42kAIC@240V200A-
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LQJ23B100H42kAIC@240V100A-
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MQJ23B175H42kAIC@240V175AA$ 1975.20
NQJ23B125H42kAIC@240V125AA$ 2626.90
OQJ23B110H42kAIC@240V110AA$ 3280.49
LQJ23B150H42kAIC@240V150AA$ 2626.90
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JJL Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Square D JJL Series molded case circuit breakers are used for protection of industrial machinery and equipment from short-circuit and overload occurrences. These breakers feature a thermal magnetic, non-interchangeable trip overriding mild overloads while instantly reacting to severe current spikes for maximum current limiting protection. These UL-listed breakers come with a molded case for holding current carrying components, trip devices and other mechanisms in a compact space. They come with line and load side lug terminals to ensure maximum conductivity and ease-of-wiring.

StyleModelAic RatingAmpsFrame TypeVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AJJL36250M75-250--A$ 5409.46
BJJL36250LC-250JJL600-
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BJJL36250U31X-250JJL600A$ 10320.61
BJJL36250U33X-250JJL600A$ 11295.03
BJJL36250SA-250JJL600-
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BJJL36250U44X-250JJL600-
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BJJL36200SA-200JJL600-
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CJJL3615065kAIC@480V150AJJL600VA$ 5023.54
CJJL3625065kAIC@480V250AJJL600VA$ 5280.00
CJJL3622565kAIC@480V225AJJL600VA$ 5023.54
CJJL3620065kAIC@480V200AJJL600VA$ 5023.54
CJJL3617565kAIC@480V175AJJL600VA$ 5023.54
DJLL36175100kAIC@480V175AJLL600V-
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DJLL36225100kAIC@480V225AJLL600V-
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DJLL36250100kAIC@480V250AJLL600V-
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DJLL36150100kAIC@480V150AJLL600V-
RFQ
DJLL36200100kAIC@480V200AJLL600V-
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers: LI Series, Thermal Magnetic

Square D LI Series circuit breakers are compatible for use with panelboards and loadcentres to protect sensitive electrical circuits against short-circuit conditions and current overloads. These UL-listed devices feature I-Line style plug-in design for ease-of-installation, load-side lug terminals to reduce the wiring downtime and a thermal-magnetic trip unit to provide both long-time and instantaneous current limiting functions. Choose from a wide range of these triple-pole circuit breakers available in amperage ratings ranging from 400 to 600A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
ALI36400400A-
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BLI36450450A-
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CLI36500500AA$ 16432.34
ALI36600600A-
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PowerPact Molded Case Circuit Breakers, HLA Series

Square D HLA Series PowerPact molded case circuit breakers protect electrical circuits from overcurrents and short-circuits. The current limiting design of these breakers makes them ideal for reverse feed applications. These H frame breakers feature a non-interchangeable, thermal-magnetic trip to provide both long-time & instantaneous trip functions during mild nuisance tripping & severe overloading. They are equipped with I-Line style plug-in for facilitating smooth installation in panelboards. These molded case circuit breakers are available in 2 & 3 pole configurations on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsNumber Of PolesVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AHLA260151152600-
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AHLA260152152600-
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AHLA260154152600-
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BHLA3601515A3600VA$ 3773.04
AHLA260201202600-
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AHLA260202202600-
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AHLA260204202600-
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BHLA3602020A3600VA$ 3773.04
AHLA260254252600-
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AHLA260252252600-
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AHLA260251252600-
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BHLA3602525A3600V-
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AHLA260301302600-
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AHLA260302302600A$ 2605.09
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AHLA260304302600A$ 3087.64
BHLA3603030A3600VA$ 3773.04
BHLA26035235A2600VA$ 2304.00
BHLA3603535A3600V-
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BHLA26035135A2600VA$ 2304.00
BHLA26035435A2600VA$ 2304.00
AHLA260401402600-
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AHLA260402402600A$ 2605.09
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AHLA260404402600-
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BHLA3604040A3600VA$ 3773.04
AHLA260451452600-
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PowerPact H Molded Case Circuit Breakers, HLL Series

Square D HLL Series PowerPact H moulded case circuit breakers are electrical devices designed for industrial and commercial applications. They offer reliable protection against overloads and short circuits, safeguarding electrical systems from damage and are available in 2 / 3 pole configuration with amperage ratings ranging from 15A to 150A. These MCCBs can handle voltages up to 600VAC and 250VDC. The interrupting ratings (AIR) include D-18kA, G-35kA, J-65 kA and L-100kA at 480VAC, as well as 20kA at 250VDC. These circuit breakers offer easy design standardisation with common mounting holes, handle locations and trim dimensions. They have field-interchangeable trip units and common accessories for making specification changes. These MCCBs offer a snap-in terminal design for easy conversion between busbar and lug options and are available in the unit mount, I-line, or Drawout constructions. They come with the advanced trip unit technology, adjustable settings and diverse interrupting capacities to detect and interrupt faults and protect the circuit.

StyleModelAmpsNumber Of PolesVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AHLL2601515A2600V-
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BHLL3601515A3600VA$ 2953.63
AHLL2602020A2600VA$ 1631.75
CHLL3602020A3600VA$ 2953.63
DHLL26025252600-
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CHLL3602525A3600VA$ 3245.67
EHLL36030M71AA303600-
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EHLL36030M71303600A$ 2740.61
RFQ
CHLL3603030A3600VA$ 2953.63
AHLL2603030A2600V-
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AHLL2603535A2600V-
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CHLL3603535A3600VA$ 3245.67
CHLL3604040A3600VA$ 2953.63
AHLL2604040A2600V-
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CHLL3604545A3600V-
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AHLL2604545A2600V-
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FHLL36050M72503600A$ 2701.20
CHLL3605050A3600VA$ 2953.63
AHLL2605050A2600V-
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FHLL36060U31X603600-
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BHLL3606060A3600V-
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AHLL2606060A2600V-
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AHLL2607070A2600V-
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CHLL3607070A3600V-
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CHLL3608080A3600VA$ 3273.20
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JDA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Square D JDA Series circuit breakers are designed for installation within panelboards & loadcentres for protecting electrical circuits & equipment against short-circuits & current overloads. These UL-listed circuit breakers feature I-Line style plug-in design for ease-of-installation, load side lug terminals for hassle-free wiring and thermal magnetic trip for protection against severe short-circuits while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. They provide current ratings up to 250A and deliver interrupt capacity of 18kA at 480VAC. Square D JDA series circuit breakers are available in 3 pole configuration on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AJDA36150150A600VA$ 4224.00
BJDA36175SA175600A$ 7161.29
CJDA36175175A600VA$ 4224.00
BJDA36200SA200600A$ 7161.29
AJDA36200200A600VA$ 4224.00
AJDA36225225A600VA$ 4224.00
BJDA36250U33X250600A$ 6569.30
BJDA36250U44X250600-
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BJDA36250U31X250600A$ 6258.03
BJDA36250CU33X250600-
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AJDA36250250A600VA$ 4777.14
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JJA Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Square D JJA Series circuit breakers are designed for installation in electrical devices for protection against overcurrent and short-circuit conditions. These circuit breakers feature load side lug terminals for hassle-free wiring, I-Line style plug-in design for ease-of-installation and thermal magnetic trip for protection from severe short-circuits while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. These circuit breakers provide current ratings up to 250A and interrupt capacity of 65kA at 480VAC. JJA Series circuit breakers are available in 3 pole configuration on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AJJA36150150A600VA$ 5380.57
BJJA36175175A600VA$ 5380.57
CJJA36200SN200600-
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CJJA36200YP200600-
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CJJA36200SA200600-
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AJJA36200200A600VA$ 5380.57
CJJA36225SA225600A$ 8151.79
AJJA36225225A600VA$ 5380.57
CJJA36250U44X250600A$ 14543.61
CJJA36250U43X250600A$ 11555.00
CJJA36250U33X250600A$ 10772.93
CJJA36250U31X250600A$ 10772.93
AJJA36250250A600VA$ 5918.63
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JLA Series Circuit Breakers

Square D JLA Series circuit breakers are designed for limiting let-through current for protecting downstream components in power distribution applications. These UL listed circuit breakers feature I-Line style plug-in design for ensuring ease-of-installation and load side lug terminals for hassle-free wiring. They are equipped with a non-interchangeable thermal magnetic trip for long time & instantaneous trip functions for reacting against severe short-circuits at once while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. These 3 pole circuit breakers are available in current ratings ranging from 150 to 250A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AJLA36150150A600V-
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BJLA36175LC175600-
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BJLA36175175600-
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BJLA36200SA200600-
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AJLA36200200A600VA$ 7913.94
CJLA36225225A600VA$ 7913.94
BJLA36250U31X250600A$ 12304.64
BJLA36250U54XEK250600-
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AJLA36250250A600V-
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KA Series Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers

Square D KA Series circuit breakers are suitable for industrial panelboards, enclosures, busway plug-in units, switchboards, motor control centres & combination starters for protecting equipment against current overloads & short-circuits. These 2 / 3 pole circuit breakers feature a thermal magnetic trip for both long time & instantaneous trip functions for reacting against severe short-circuits at once while avoiding tripping on mild overloads, I-Line style plug-in ensures hassle-free installation & rearrangement within panelboards and load side lug terminals allow ease-of-wiring. These 600VAC molded case circuit breakers are available in current ratings ranging from 100 to 250A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsNumber Of PolesVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AKA3607070A3600V-
RFQ
AKA3608080A3600VA$ 7183.79
AKA3609090A3600VA$ 7183.79
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BKA26100AC100A2600V-
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CKA26100BC100A2600VA$ 3507.19
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DKA36100100A3600V-
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DKA36110110A3600VA$ 7183.79
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EKA36125-10211253600-
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FKA36125125A3600VA$ 7183.79
BKA26125BC125A2600VA$ 3507.19
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BKA26125AC125A2600V-
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BKA26125AB125A2600VA$ 4392.56
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EKA36150-10211503600A$ 8173.04
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DKA36150150A3600VA$ 7183.79
BKA26150AC150A2600V-
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BKA26150AB150A2600VA$ 3507.19
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AKA36175175A3600VA$ 7183.79
EKA36200-10212003600-
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BKA26200AC200A2600V-
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BKA26200BC200A2600V-
RFQ
EKA36225-10212253600-
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AKA36225225A3600VA$ 7183.79
BKA26225BC225A2600VA$ 3507.19
RFQ
GKA26225AC225A2600V-
RFQ
BKA26225AB225A2600VA$ 3507.19
RFQ
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KC Series Thermal Circuit Breakers

Square D KC Series circuit breakers are designed for limiting let-through current for protecting downstream components & connected circuits and are ideal for installation within switchboards, motor control centres, panelboards, industrial enclosures and busway plug-in units. They feature I-Line style plug-in design for ensuring hassle-free installation and thermal magnetic trip for providing both long time & instantaneous trip functions for reacting against severe short-circuits at once while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. These KC frame molded case circuit breakers are available in amperage ratings ranging from 110 to 250A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AKC34110110A480V-
RFQ
AKC34125125A480VA$ 9622.77
RFQ
AKC34150150A480V-
RFQ
BKC34175-1212175480A$ 9784.69
RFQ
AKC34175175A480V-
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BKC34200-1021200480-
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CKC34200200A480V-
RFQ
DKC34250250A480VA$ 16509.09
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KCL Series Circuit Breakers

Square D KCL Series circuit breakers are suitable for installation within industrial control panels & switchboards for protecting electrical circuits & equipment against current overloads & short-circuits. These feed-thru circuit breakers feature thermal magnetic trip for providing both long time & instantaneous functions for reacting against severe short-circuits at once while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. They are ideal for applications demanding very high interrupting capacity and come equipped with line & load side lug terminals that ensure hassle-free wiring & eliminate chances of connections loosening due to vibrations. These 3 pole molded case circuit breakers are available in amperage ratings ranging from 125 to 250A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
AKCL34125125A-
RFQ
BKCL34150150A-
RFQ
AKCL34200200AA$ 9351.48
RFQ
AKCL34225225A-
RFQ
AKCL34250250A-
RFQ
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KH Series Circuit Breakers

Square D KH Series circuit breakers are ideal for installation within industrial control panels & switchboards for protecting electrical circuits & equipment against current overloads & short-circuits. These AC circuit breakers feature I-Line style plug-in design for ease-of-installation, load side lug terminals for hassle-free wiring and thermal magnetic trip for both instantaneous & long time functions for reacting against severe short-circuits at once while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. Choose from a wide variety of these 3 pole circuit breakers, available in amperage ratings ranging from 70 to 250A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
AKH3607070A-
RFQ
BKH3609090AA$ 6855.80
BKH36125125AA$ 7875.85
BKH36175175AA$ 7875.85
BKH36200200AA$ 8217.79
BKH36250250AA$ 8217.79
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KI Series Circuit Breakers

Square D KI Series circuit breakers are ideal for installation within industrial control panels & switchboards for protecting electrical circuits & equipment against current overloads & short-circuits. These current limiting circuit breakers feature thermal magnetic trip for providing both long time & instantaneous trip functions that react against severe short-circuits at once while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. I-Line style plug-in design enables ease-of-installation and load side lug terminals allow hassle-free wiring. Choose from a broad range of these 3 pole circuit breakers in amperage ratings ranging from 110 to 250A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AKI36110110A600V-
RFQ
BKI36125125A600V-
RFQ
CKI36150150A600V-
RFQ
DKI36175175A600V-
RFQ
BKI36200200A600V-
RFQ
EKI36225-1380225600A$ 9953.78
RFQ
BKI36225225A600V-
RFQ
CKI36250250A600V-
RFQ
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers: LC Series

Square D LC Series circuit breakers are designed for installation in commercial and industrial electrical devices for protection against overcurrent and short-circuit conditions. These devices can handle current ratings up to 600A and provide a maximum interrupt capacity of 65kA at 480VAC. They feature I-Line style plug-in design equipped with load-side lug terminals to reduce the wiring and installation downtime, respectively and a thermal-magnetic trip for instantly reacting to severe power surges.

StyleModelAmpsNumber Of PolesVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
ALC36300300A3600VA$ 16896.60
ALC36350350A3600V-
RFQ
BLC36450-10214503600-
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ALC36450450A3600V-
RFQ
CLC36500500A3600V-
RFQ
BLC26600AC6002600-
RFQ
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers: LE Series

Square D LE Series circuit breakers are designed to interrupt circuits exceeding the ambient operating temperature. These devices feature an electronic trip unit comprising current sensors, a Micrologic processor and a trip mechanism providing instantaneous, short-time and long-time current limiting functions. They are further integrated with I-Line style plug-in design and load-side lugs for reducing the installation and wiring downtime, respectively. Choose from a broad range of these current limiting breakers available in amperage ratings ranging from 250 to 600A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
ALE36225LI200600-
RFQ
BLE36250LS250A600V-
RFQ
CLE36250LSG250A600V-
RFQ
DLE36400LI400A600VA$ 10772.93
CLE36400LIG400A600V-
RFQ
BLE36400LS400A600V-
RFQ
CLE36400LSG400A600V-
RFQ
ELE36600LS600A600V-
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CLE36600LSG600A600V-
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers: LEL Series

Square D LEL Series circuit breakers are specially designed to provide protection against damage from overload and short-circuit conditions. These UL-listed devices feature a bolt-on mounting design to ensure ease-of-installation in compact spaces and provide current ratings up to 600A at a maximum interrupt capacity of 65kA at 480VAC. They are integrated with a unique MicroLogic non-interchangeable trip for delivering long-time, short-time and instantaneous current limiting functions.

StyleModelAmps
ALEL36400LI400A
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BLEL36400LSG400A
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BLEL36600LSG600A
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers: LH Series, ABC Phase Circuit

Square D LH Series circuit breakers are best suited for use in panelboards, industrial enclosures, busway plug-in units, switchboards and motor control centres for protection against short-circuit conditions and current overloads. These CSA-certified devices feature a thermal magnetic trip for providing instant reaction against severe power surges while avoiding tripping on mild overloads. They are integrated with I-Line style plug-in design for ensuring ease-of-installation and load-side lugs for hassle-free wiring. Choose from a broad range of these current limiting breakers available in amperage ratings ranging from 125 to 300A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
ALH36125125AA$ 10793.89
BLH36150150A-
RFQ
ALH36175175AA$ 11555.00
ALH36200200A-
RFQ
ALH36225225AA$ 11982.56
ALH36250250AA$ 11982.56
ALH36300300AA$ 11982.56
CLH36350350AA$ 11982.56
DLH36400400AA$ 11982.56
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers: LIL Series, Feed-Thru

Square D LIL Series molded case circuit breakers safeguard electrical circuits by quickly interrupting the current's flow in the event of overloads or short circuits, preventing damage to equipment and ensuring safety. These breakers utilise their advantage in commercial and industrial environments for reliable circuit protection. They feature a feed-thru design that enables power to pass through the breaker uninterrupted. They operate at voltages up to 600V and have interrupting capacity of 200kAIC at 480V without causing damage. These circuit breakers have a three-pole configuration for managing circuits across three phases, ensuring comprehensive protection.

StyleModelAmpsPrice (inc. GST)
ALIL36300300A-
RFQ
BLIL36350350A-
RFQ
ALIL36400400A-
RFQ
CLIL36450450A-
RFQ
CLIL36500500A-
RFQ
ALIL36600600AA$ 16509.09
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HJA Series Circuit Breakers

Square D HJA Series circuit breakers are best suited for use in panelboards, industrial enclosures, busway plug-in units, switchboards and motor control centres for providing protection against short-circuit conditions and current overloads. These UL-listed breakers feature I-Line style plug-in design for ensuring ease-of-installation, a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip for providing both time-delayed and instantaneous current limiting functions. Choose from a broad range of these current limiting breakers available in amperage ratings ranging from 15 to 150A on Raptor Supplies.

StyleModelAmpsNumber Of PolesVoltagePrice (inc. GST)
AHJA260155152600-
RFQ
AHJA260151152600A$ 2402.75
AHJA260152152600-
RFQ
AHJA260154152600-
RFQ
BHJA3601515A3600VA$ 2710.37
AHJA260204202600-
RFQ
AHJA260202202600A$ 2402.75
AHJA260201202600A$ 2402.75
BHJA3602020A3600VA$ 2710.37
AHJA260254252600-
RFQ
AHJA260252252600-
RFQ
AHJA260251252600-
RFQ
CHJA3602525A3600VA$ 2792.97
AHJA260301302600-
RFQ
AHJA260304302600-
RFQ
AHJA260302302600A$ 2402.75
DHJA3603030A3600VA$ 2710.37
EHJA26035235A2600V-
RFQ
EHJA26035135A2600V-
RFQ
EHJA26035435A2600V-
RFQ
CHJA3603535A3600VA$ 2792.97
AHJA260401402600A$ 2607.41
AHJA260404402600A$ 2607.41
AHJA260402402600A$ 2607.41
BHJA3604040A3600VA$ 2710.37
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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.

Features

General Electric Bolt-On Circuit Breakers:

  • These General Electric TEYH Series MCCBs have a thermal-magnetic, non-interchangeable trip unit to protect from severe power surges while avoiding tripping on mild overloads.
  • They also have a bolt-on mounting facility for convenience and compatibility with lug-lug / unit-mount applications.
  • These UL-listed breakers are available in single, two and three-pole configurations and accommodate universal 10 to 4 AWG size wires.

Square D PowerPacT Circuit Breakers :

  • These Square D MCCBs have a new front-facing and semi-transparent cover for easy access to accessories.
  • They have current ratings ranging from 15 to 125A and offer a maximum breaking capacity of 65kA at 480VAC.
  • These RoHS and REACH-compliant breakers feature dual-break rotating contacts that reduce peak current during a short circuit fault.

Eaton HKD Series Circuit Breakers :

  • Eaton HKD Series circuit breakers protect against overload and short circuit conditions in 480Y / 277V (three-phase, four-wire) distribution panels.
  • They have 2-pole construction and can serve two separate circuits or a complete single circuit when short-circuited.

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.