Benshaw Circuit Breaker Bases & Accessories
Benshaw circuit breaker accessories are auxiliary devices that mount within a Benshaw breaker, attach to the outside of a Benshaw breaker, or mate with a Benshaw circuit breaker to provide additional convenience, control, reporting, or safety features. Circuit breaker accessories extend the utility of Benshaw circuit breakers far beyond short circuit interruption, arc containment, basic overcurrent protection, and simple branch or motor circuit switching, and have a variety of uses in Benshaw CCP, MCP MCC, MCCP motor control panels, elevators, HVAC, facilities management, and industrial controls.
Benshaw accessories for circuit breakers include electrical interlock safety switches, auxiliary contacts for remote open/closed signaling, alarm switch annunciation with remote notification, shunt trip coil shutoff relays, undervoltage (UVR) release triggers, field installable handle actuators and handle operator kits for electrical control circuit switching of Benshaw circuit breakers. Benshaw also has different mechanical accessory kits for use with their circuit breakers, including breaker padlock attachments, multipoint lockout/tag-out (LOTO) hasp locking mechanisms, mechanical interlock link bars, and field installable rotary handle locking operators for Benshaw breakers.
FAQs
Q: What are Benshaw circuit breaker accessories used for?
Benshaw circuit breaker accessories add functionality such as remote tripping, breaker status indication, safety interlocking, and external operator control in industrial power and motor control systems.
Q: What types of circuit breaker accessories does Benshaw offer?
Benshaw offers auxiliary contacts, alarm contacts, shunt trips, undervoltage releases, mechanical interlocks, rotary handles, padlock kits, and door-mounted operator accessories.
Q: How do shunt trips and undervoltage releases improve safety?
Shunt trips allow breakers to be tripped remotely using a control signal, often for emergency stop or fire protection systems. Undervoltage releases trip the breaker when voltage drops below safe levels, preventing unexpected equipment restart.
Q: Are Benshaw breaker accessories compatible with motor control centers and soft starters?
Yes, Benshaw accessories are engineered for integration with Benshaw soft starters, enclosed starters, and motor control centers, ensuring proper fit and coordinated operation.
Q: How do I select the correct Benshaw circuit breaker accessory?
Accessory selection depends on the specific breaker model, required control or safety function, and application requirements. Accessories must match the breaker frame and intended use to ensure correct performance.
Why Buy Benshaw Circuit Breaker Accessories from RSP Supply
RSP Supply offers a complete selection of Benshaw circuit breaker accessories to support advanced control, safety, and monitoring requirements in industrial systems. Our inventory includes both electrical and mechanical accessories designed for seamless integration with Benshaw breakers and motor control products. Customers rely on RSP Supply for knowledgeable technical support, dependable product availability, and industrial protection components built for reliable operation.