FAP34080 - 80 Amp Circuit Breaker

FAP34080 - 80 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you need dependable three-phase protection in commercial or industrial settings, the FAP34080 molded-case circuit breaker brings the electrical safety you trust. Rated for 80 Amps and designed for 480 Volt systems, this three-pole breaker uses a thermal-magnetic trip unit to protect your circuits from both overloads and short-circuit events. With its strong interrupting capacity and purpose-built design, this breaker ensures your equipment remains protected, operations stay online, and service interruptions are minimized.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Unit: Combines thermal overload protection with instantaneous magnetic short-circuit protection so your system is safeguarded across a range of fault conditions.
• High Interrupting Capacity: Handles significant fault currents, enabling you to confidently deploy it in high-demand environments.
• Compact Yet Durable Design: Appropriately sized for integration into many panel and enclosure configurations while built to withstand industrial conditions.
• Environmentally Responsible: Designed with eco-conscious manufacturing in mind—compliant with major environmental safety standards and free of hazardous substances.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Molded-case circuit breaker
• Trip Technology: Thermal-magnetic
• Line Rated Current: 80 Amps
• Poles: 3 (three-phase)
• Voltage Rating: 480 V (AC)
• Interrupting Rating: ~18 kA at 480 V according to independent distributor data
• Mounting/Connections: Lug (load side) terminals; off-end lugs standard on this model.
• Frame/Dimensions (approximate):
  • Width: ~4.5 inches
  • Depth: ~4.13 inches
  • Height: ~6.0 inches

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Standards Compliance: Meets UL 489 listing and other applicable NEMA/CSA standards as a legacy circuit breaker line.
• Environmental Compliance: Free from mercury and aligned with major environmental regulation compliance (RoHS/REACh) for safer installation and disposal.
• Manufacturer Reliability: Built by a trusted manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for power-distribution equipment reliability.

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is particularly suited for commercial buildings, industrial plants, HVAC/refrigeration systems (HACR-rated), and any three-phase application that demands high-quality circuit protection. Whether you’re protecting motors, lighting banks, or distribution panels in challenging environments, the FAP34080 offers the performance and protection necessary to keep systems running.