IDEC Molded Case Circuit Breakers
IDEC molded case circuit breakers are built to deliver dependable circuit protection in a wide variety of industrial and commercial settings. One of their best features is how easily you can set up the trip functions, which you can adjust to meet the specific electrical load conditions of your system. The breakers are heavy-duty devices built to handle demanding applications. Even in harsh environments, you can rely on them to perform well in the short-circuit interrupting and overload protection roles required of them.
IDEC's molded case circuit breakers are constructed for durability and efficiency. These compact devices allow for the space-efficient installation of electrical protection in environments where room is at a premium, and they do so without any compromise in the quality or safety of that protection. Wear-resistant materials ensure that these long-lived devices serve well in even demanding conditions, and flame-retardant components minimize risks and the appearance of smoke and flames in case of electrical faults.
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What is a Circuit Breaker?
There are two different types of technologies that are commonly used in circuit breakers.
Magnetic Breakers
Magnetic Breakers are designed to react to short circuits or sharp spikes in voltage and current. The more current that passes through the breaker’s electromagnet, the stronger the magnet becomes. When the current exceeds the rating for that particular breaker, the magnetic force becomes strong enough that it will pull the contact back and disconnect it from the other contact, disconnecting power from the device.
Thermal Protection Breakers
Thermal Protection Breakers protect against a sustained overcurrent, or a higher current, for a longer period of time. Thermal protection uses a Bimetal strip that will bend the contacts away from each other to disconnect power. Thermal Magnetic Breakers are the most common type of circuit breakers. They combine magnetic technology to protect against short circuits or sharp spikes and thermal technology that protects against sustained overcurrent for a long period of time.