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Thermal Circuit Breaker Phoenix Contact

Ever worry a minor fault might bring your entire process to a halt?

With our Phoenix Contact device circuit breakers you don’t have to.

These breakers selectively shut down only the affected actuator or sensor, so your operations keep running without a hitch.

Below is a simplified guide to picking the perfect breaker.

Thermal Circuit Breaker Phoenix Contact
Thermal Circuit Breakers


 
• Overload Protection: Suitable
 • Short-Circuit Protection: Unsuitable
 
• Best For: Preventing damage from overloads when short-circuit risk is minimal

Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers


 • Overload Protection: Suitable
 • Short-Circuit Protection: Ideal
 • Best For: Overload, short circuits, and long cable paths (thanks to the SFB tripping characteristic)

Electronic Circuit Breaker
Electronic Circuit Breakers


• Overload Protection: Ideal
• Short-Circuit Protection: Ideal
• Best For: Overload, short circuits, line attenuation, high input capacitance, and long cable paths - offering the most comprehensive protection.

Want to know more about selecting and sizing these breakers?

Whether you’re aiming to minimise downtime or address specific risks on your production floor, using the right technology can make all the difference.

Get in touch with our Sales Team if you'd like to find out more.

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