HGL36100 - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

HGL36100 - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

Take your industrial or commercial electrical protection to the next level with the Schneider Electric HGL36100 PowerPacT H-Frame circuit breaker. Designed for systems where safety, compliance and reliable performance matter, this 3-pole, 100 A unit features thermal-magnetic trip protection and a substantial interrupting capacity—making it an ideal choice for both new installations and retrofit projects. Whether you’re managing distribution panels or critical load centers, the HGL36100 delivers peace of mind and lasts for years.

Key Features & Benefits

• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Protection: Combines overload and short-circuit protection in one package, delivering dependable performance under a wide range of operating conditions.
• High Interrupting Capacity: Rated for up to 65 kA at 240 V AC, 35 kA at 480 V AC, and 18 kA at 600 V AC, this breaker can handle significant fault currents — helping protect your systems from dangerous events.
• Dual-Break Rotating Contacts: Lowers peak current during short-circuit events, helping to extend the life of the breaker and the installation.
• Integral Push-to-Trip Button: Allows maintenance staff to manually trip the breaker for testing, inspection or troubleshooting without removing loads — reducing downtime and risk.
• Snap-In Terminals (Lugs on Line & Load Sides): Enables seamless conversion between bus-bar and lug connections; suited for a variety of wiring configurations.
• Industry-Leading Compliance: UL 489, CSA, NOM, IEC 60947-2 and CE marked — meets or exceeds major global safety standards for worry-free deployment.

Technical Specifications

• Rated Current: 100 A
• Poles: 3 (three-pole)
• Breaking Capacity:
  • 65 kA at 240 V AC
  • 35 kA at 480 V AC
  • 18 kA at 600 V AC
  • 18 kA at 250 V DC; 20 kA at 500 V DC
• Rated Operational Voltage: Up to 690 V AC (50/60 Hz) in selected configurations
• Magnetic Tripping Current: Approximately 1,700 A
• Magnetic Hold Current: About 900 A
• Continuous Current Rating: 80% (of 100 A) standard when operating ambient conditions are maintained
• Insulation Voltage: 750 V (Ui)
• Impulse Withstand Voltage: 8 kV
• Wire Size & Terminals: Accepts AWG 14 to AWG 3/0 (2.5 mm² to 95 mm²) aluminium or copper.
• Dimensions & Weight: Approx. 6.4 in (H) × 4.1 in (W) × 3.4–4.36 in (D); net weight ~4.9 lb (2.2 kg)

Material Compliance & Certifications

• RoHS & REACh Compliant: Manufactured with regulated substance disclosure and minimal hazardous content.
• Green Premium® Designation: From Schneider Electric’s sustainability program — supporting longer lifecycle, recyclability and reduced footprint components.
• Certifications: UL 489 Listing, CSA Certification, NOM, IEC 60947-2 compliance and CE marking.

Where It Works Best

• Distribution panels, feeder circuits or main switchboards in factories, warehouses or large buildings.
• Retrofit projects where you’re upgrading older breakers and need a higher performance drop-in unit with bus or lug connection flexibility.
• Applications with significant fault current potential — its high interrupting rating gives you the headroom to protect mission-critical loads.
• Environments where safety standards and compliance are non-negotiable, and you want a proven product from a trusted brand.