{"product_id":"40a-2","title":"A 40A-2 - 40A, 2-Pole, Circuit Breaker","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A 40A-2 is a rugged 40A, 2-Pole circuit breaker engineered to guard electrical circuits in demanding environments. With its 2-pole configuration, it ensures simultaneous protection and disconnection of both live lines, enhancing safety in 240V and multi-wire applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for flexible use in panelboards, switchboards, and control panels, this breaker is a trusted choice for industrial, commercial, and OEM setups where dependable overcurrent protection and safe operation are critical in distribution panels and motor control centers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40A current rating provides targeted protection for circuits with significant load while minimizing unnecessary trips.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-pole reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simultaneous disconnection of both conductors improves safety and aids in compliant shutdowns during faults.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile installation locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for panelboards, switchboards, and control panels found in industrial facilities and OEM equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A straightforward, standard breaker design that complements existing protection schemes in distribution panels and motor control centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electricians, panel shop integrators, facility engineers, and OEM designers who need dependable, easy-to-specify overcurrent protection for critical circuits in industrial and commercial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical use cases include powering motor control centers, feeding critical distribution panels, or protecting feeder circuits in factory automation setups where a reliable 40A, 2-pole breaker is essential for safe, trouble-free operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy choose the A 40A-2 over other options? Its 2-pole arrangement pairs well with 240V circuits and shared loads where two hot legs must trip together, simplifying protection coordination and reducing the risk of one leg remaining energized after a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifications at a glance: \u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating\u003c\/strong\u003e 40A; \u003cstrong\u003ePoles\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Pole; \u003cstrong\u003eBreaker type\u003c\/strong\u003e Circuit Breaker; \u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/strong\u003e panelboards, switchboards, control panels in industrial, commercial, and OEM environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46390535880866,"sku":"40A-2","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/8094\/6850\/files\/circuit_breaker_generic_cb6fae22-ef8a-4b5f-96da-60df612a6699.png?v=1765377021","url":"https:\/\/www.ampstate.com\/products\/40a-2","provider":"Ampstate Electric Corporation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}