QOB260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

QOB260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

Upgrade your electrical safety and performance with the Schneider Electric QOB260, a premium‑quality 60 A, 2‑pole circuit breaker from the trusted QO series. Whether you're working on a residential panel upgrade or outfitting a light commercial or industrial system, this breaker delivers dependable overcurrent protection. Designed with bolt‑on mounting and a thermal‑magnetic trip unit, the QOB260 offers reliable switching, quick response to faults, and a visible trip indicator to help minimize downtime.

Key Features and Benefits

• High interrupting capacity (10 kA @ 120/240 VAC): to defend your system from damaging fault currents.
• Thermal‑magnetic trip unit: reacts instantly to overloads and shorts, keeping your equipment safe.
• Quick‑make, quick‑break toggle action: gives you fast, safe operation when it’s needed most.
• VisiTrip indicator: a visible window shows when the breaker has tripped, making troubleshooting faster.
• Bolt‑on mounting: ensures a tight, vibration‑resistant connection that stays secure over time.

Technical Specifications

• Series: QO
  
• Current Rating: 60 A
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 V AC
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Interrupting Rating: 10 kA at 120/240 VAC
  
• Connection Type: Box lugs
  
• Wire Compatibility: AWG 8–2 (copper or aluminum)
  
• Torque Requirement: 44.3 lbf·in (5 N·m)
  
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 1.5 inches
  • Length: 3.1 inches
  • Depth: 2.9 inches
• Weight: 0.60 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL and CSA Standards: This breaker is built to meet stringent UL and CSA safety standards, providing proven protection across installations.
• Green Premium™ Program: Belonging to Schneider’s Green Premium™ program, it’s designed to reduce environmental impact—complying with RoHS and REACh regulations and manufactured without heavy metals or halogens for a safer, more sustainable choice.

Suitability

• Ideal for use in residential panel upgrades, commercial electrical systems, and light industrial distribution setups, the QOB260 is trusted by electrical contractors, engineers, and maintenance teams alike. It works extremely well in new installations and retrofits where safe, continuous operation is mission-critical.