PBF32000 2000 Amp Circuit Breaker

PBF32000 2000 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you're maintaining older electrical equipment, getting the right breaker often comes down to the details. The PBF32000 is a 2000A, 3-pole Type PBF AB DE-ION® circuit breaker made for compatible 60-cycle electrical systems. It is rated 100k AIC at 600VAC, 100k AIC at 480VAC, and 125k AIC at 240VAC, with magnetic low/high trip settings ranging from 3000A to 8000A. The breaker measures approximately 22 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 9 inches deep. Those dimensions, along with the amperage, pole count, trip settings, and interrupting ratings, are important when matching a breaker to existing PBF equipment. For maintenance or replacement work on a legacy electrical system, the PBF32000 provides the familiar form, fit, and function needed when the application calls for these specific ratings. It's a straightforward, built-to-last component for keeping compatible equipment in service.

Key Features and Benefits

• 2000A, 3-pole configuration for compatible Type PBF electrical equipment.
• 100k AIC at 600VAC and 100k AIC at 480VAC.
• 125k AIC at 240VAC.
• 3000A–8000A magnetic low- and high-trip settings.
• Designed for 60-cycle (60 Hz) applications.
• AB DE-ION® Type PBF breaker design.
• Measures approximately 22" H × 12" W × 9" D.
• Useful for maintaining existing electrical systems where matching the original breaker specifications is important.
• Built to last when used in its intended application.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: PBF32000
  
• Type: PBF
  
• Description: AB DE-ION® Circuit Breaker
  
• Amperage: 2000A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• AIC / Voltage: 100k @ 600VAC
  
• AIC / Voltage: 100k @ 480VAC
  
• AIC / Voltage: 125k @ 240VAC
  
• Magnetic Low/High Trip Settings: 3000A–8000A
  
• Frequency: 60 cycles
  
• Height: 22.0 in.
  
• Width: 12.0 in.
  
• Depth: 9.0 in.
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• No specific material-compliance certifications or listing information were provided with the available PBF32000 specifications, so none should be assumed. For a replacement application, check the breaker nameplate and available equipment documentation to confirm the required ratings and any applicable certification or code requirements. Installation should be handled in accordance with the equipment specifications and applicable electrical and safety codes.

Where It Works Best

• The PBF32000 2000A circuit breaker makes the most sense in existing electrical installations designed around compatible Type PBF, 3-pole AB DE-ION® equipment. That can include industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, commercial properties, and other sites where older electrical distribution equipment remains in service.
  
• With legacy equipment, the part number is only one piece of the puzzle. Before using a PBF32000 as a replacement, confirm the 2000A rating, three-pole configuration, voltage and AIC ratings, 3000A–8000A magnetic trip settings, 60-cycle requirement, and physical dimensions against the breaker being replaced and the equipment in which it will be installed. The right match helps preserve the intended form, fit, and function of the existing system.