FA26050AC **Old Style** - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

FA26050AC **Old Style** - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

Step up your power-distribution game with the FA26050AC, a high-performance 2-pole, 50-amp thermal-magnetic moulded-case circuit breaker built for serious commercial and industrial environments. Its plug-in I-Line design saves you installation time, while the high interrupting capacities—18 kA at 480 VAC and 25 kA at 240 VAC—ensure dependable protection for critical systems. Rated for operation at 60 Hz and 40 °C, and fully HACR-compliant for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration loads, this breaker delivers reliable safety and performance when you need it most. With the FA26050AC, you get a smart combination of ease-of-use, heavy-duty protection and long-term durability, making it an excellent choice for diverse power-distribution settings.

Key Features and Benefits

• Fast installation: The I-Line plug-in form factor allows quick, secure setup—minimising downtime and labour cost.
• Thermal-magnetic protection: Integrates overload and short-circuit protection into one unit, giving you a single solution for two critical failure modes.
• Built tough: The moulded case housing and high-grade materials offer excellent resistance to mechanical and environmental stress—ideal for demanding plant-floor or commercial installations.
• High interrupting capacity: With 18 kA at 480 VAC and 25 kA at 240 VAC, it stands up to fault conditions many standard breakers cannot, providing peace of mind for vital circuits.
• Versatile compatibility: A-C phase compatibility, 60 Hz frequency rating and HACR compliance make this breaker flexible enough for a wide range of HVAC, manufacturing and power-distribution systems.

Technical Specifications

• Poles: 2
  
• Amperage Rating: 50 A
  
• Interrupting Capacity (AIC):
  • 18 kA @ 480 VAC
  • 25 kA @ 240 VAC
• Frame Type: FA
  
• Frequency: 60 Hz
  
• Ambient Temperature Rating: 40 °C
  
• Phase: A-C
  
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 3.00″
  • Length: 8.75″
  • Depth: 4.38″
• Weight: 6.25 lbs
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• HACR Compliance: Fully HACR-compliant, meeting rigorous standards for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration loads.
• Material Construction: Constructed from fire-retardant, impact-resistant materials designed for long service life and enhanced safety in industrial environments.
• Industry Standards: Manufactured to adhere to the applicable industry standards for circuit protection devices—ensuring you can rely on this breaker as part of a professionally spec’d system.

Where It Works Best

• This FA26050AC circuit breaker excels in commercial and industrial power-distribution systems where downtime is costly and protection is mission-critical. Think HVAC switchgear, manufacturing production lines, data-centre power feeds, and demanding building-automation systems. The high interrupting capacity and plug-in I-Line format make it especially well suited where flexibility, performance and safety all matter. If you need a breaker that combines straightforward installation with heavy-duty protection, this unit is an ideal pick.