Allen-Bradley 140MT-C3E-C20
Overview
The Allen-Bradley 140MT-C3E-C20 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB) is engineered to deliver superior protection for industrial motors, safeguarding them against damaging overloads and dangerous short circuits. This high-performance MPCB combines precise thermal and magnetic protection with robust construction, ensuring optimal motor operation and extended equipment lifespan. With an adjustable thermal current range of 14.5-20A, the 140MT-C3E-C20 offers exceptional flexibility to match various motor specifications, while its standard magnetic trip, fixed at 14 times the rated current, guarantees rapid response to fault conditions. This minimizes downtime, prevents costly repairs, and significantly enhances operational safety and efficiency in diverse industrial settings. Built for reliable performance in standard applications, this Frame Size C breaker is a critical component for modern automation systems, industrial motor control, and power distribution infrastructures.
Key Features
- Adjustable Thermal Current Range (14.5-20A): Provides precise and customizable overload protection, allowing for fine-tuning to specific motor requirements, thereby preventing overheating and extending motor life.
- Standard Magnetic Trip (Fixed at 14x Ie): Ensures instantaneous fault clearance during short-circuit events, dramatically reducing the risk of equipment damage and enhancing overall system safety.
- Robust Standard Performance Rating: Designed for consistent and reliable operation in a wide array of industrial environments, offering dependable circuit protection for critical motor-driven applications.
- Compact Frame Size C Design: Optimizes space utilization within control panels, facilitating cleaner, more organized installations and reducing overall panel footprint.
- Convenient DIN Rail Mountable: Enables quick, tool-free installation and integration into existing or new control panels, streamlining setup processes and reducing labor costs.
- Comprehensive Motor Protection: Combines both thermal overload and magnetic short-circuit protection into a single, compact device, simplifying wiring and enhancing protective capabilities.
Technical Specifications
- Model: 140MT-C3E-C20
- Type: Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB)
- Brand: Allen-Bradley
- Frame Size: C
- Thermal Current Range: 14.5-20A (Adjustable)
- Magnetic Trip Setting: Fixed at 14x Ie
- Performance Level: Standard
- Mounting: DIN Rail
- Application: Industrial motor protection, automation, electrical control panels
Applications
- Industrial Motor Protection: Essential for safeguarding a wide range of industrial motors, preventing damage from sustained overloads and sudden short circuits, ensuring continuous operation.
- Manufacturing & Automation Systems: Integrates seamlessly into complex automation architectures to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of motor-driven machinery and processes.
- Electrical Control Panels: A core component for enhancing the reliability and safety of industrial and commercial electrical control panels, providing robust circuit protection for diverse applications.
- Power Distribution & Safety Systems: Critical for robust circuit protection within power distribution networks and safety-critical applications, particularly in automation environments where motor control is paramount.
- HVAC Systems: Reliably protects motors in large-scale heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ensuring operational continuity and energy efficiency.
- Pumping and Conveying Systems: Provides vital protection for motors powering pumps, conveyors, and material handling equipment, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Why Choose This Model?
- Unmatched Reliability: As an Allen-Bradley product, the 140MT-C3E-C20 guarantees industry-leading quality and robust performance, ensuring long-term operational stability.
- Precise and Flexible Protection: The adjustable thermal current range offers unparalleled precision in tailoring protection to your specific motor, optimizing performance and extending motor life.
- Rapid Fault Response: Its standard magnetic trip ensures instantaneous reaction to short circuits, minimizing potential damage and enhancing safety across your industrial infrastructure.
- Space-Saving Design: The compact Frame C design allows for more efficient use of panel space, making it ideal for installations where footprint is a critical consideration.
- Ease of Integration: DIN rail mountability simplifies installation and maintenance, reducing setup time and overall operational expenses.
- Industry-Trusted Solution: Widely recognized and chosen by professionals in industrial automation and control, this MPCB offers a proven solution for critical motor protection needs.
Order Now
Invest in the superior protection of your industrial motors with the Allen-Bradley 140MT-C3E-C20 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker. Benefit from fast shipping and worldwide delivery options to secure your equipment's future today.