Description

Current Rating: 32 → 45 A

Overall Width: 54mm

Motor Protection Component: Circuit Breaker

Range: 140M

Supply Voltage: 480 V

Overall Length: 110mm

Motor Protection System: Bulletin 100-C

Overall Depth: 109.5mm

Control Voltage: 32 → 45 A

The Allen Bradley 140M-F8E-C45 is a motor protection circuit breaker designed to safeguard electric motors from overcurrent and short-circuit conditions. Part of the 140 Series, this circuit breaker is known for its reliability and efficiency in protecting industrial engines.

• Motor Protection

One of the primary functions of the 140M-F8E-C45 is to provide comprehensive protection for motors. It accomplishes this by monitoring the current flowing through the motor circuit and responding to abnormal conditions, such as overcurrents and short circuits, which could otherwise damage the motor.

Salient Features and Benefits of the Circuit Breaker

• This motor protection circuit breaker is rated for a voltage of up to 575 V, making it perfect for various industrial and commercial applications.
• The 140M-F8E-C45 has a current rating that falls within the range of 32 to 45 amperes (A).
• With a short-circuit current rating of 65 kA, this circuit breaker can effectively interrupt high levels of fault current, preventing catastrophic damage to the motor.
• The 140M-F8E-C45 is designed to be compact, which is beneficial for installations with limited space.
• Its compact size allows for easier integration into control panels and motor control centres.
• The circuit breaker is available in various trip classes, including Class 10, Class 20, and Class 30.
• After a trip event, the circuit breaker can be manually reset, providing flexibility in handling and troubleshooting motor protection issues.

The Allen Bradley 140M-F8E-C45, 140 Series 575 V Motor Protection Circuit Breaker, 32 → 45 A, 65 kA: Wide Range of Applications

This motor’s wide range of features, including voltage compatibility, current rating, short-circuit current rating, trip classes, and manual reset capability, make it a valuable asset in industrial applications where motor protection is critical for equipment reliability and safety, including:

• Conveyor Systems: Protecting motors that drive conveyor belts to ensure uninterrupted material handling.
• Pump Control: Safeguarding pumps and their motors in water treatment plants, manufacturing processes, and more.
• HVAC Systems: Enhancing the reliability of motors in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Industrial Machinery: Providing protection for motors in various types of industrial machinery, such as compressors, mixers, and crushers.