Cutler-Hammer BR240 - 40A, Circuit Breaker

Meet the Cutler-Hammer BR240 40A circuit breaker — a purpose-built safety device designed to protect power distribution and motor-driven systems in demanding environments. This 40A breaker delivers dependable overcurrent protection when it matters most, helping keep panels and connected equipment safe from overloads and short circuits.

Engineered for real-world installations, the BR240 is suitable for panelboards, switchboards, control panels, and OEM equipment. Whether you’re outfitting an industrial control room, a commercial electrical room, or an automated manufacturing line, this breaker provides the solid protection you need to maintain uptime and safety in distribution panels and motor control centers.

• Current rating: 40 A — appropriate for protecting feeders, control circuits, and motor-related loads.
• Breaker type: Circuit Breaker (BR240) — designed for reliable performance within BR-series installations.
• Versatile deployment: ideal for panelboards, switchboards, control panels, and OEM equipment, enabling streamlined integration across multiple applications.

• Precise overcurrent protection that trips to interrupt fault currents, helping prevent damage to conductors, relays, and motors.
• Robust, industrial-grade design tuned for continuous operation in demanding settings while maintaining safe reset and re-energization after a fault.
• Easy integration with existing BR-series layouts, supporting consistent electrical architecture across installations.

Ideal use cases

• Industrial facilities with motor control centers seeking reliable protection for motor feeders and control circuits.
• Commercial electrical rooms requiring dependable distribution panel protection for multiple circuits.
• OEM equipment builds that need a compact, durable breaker that fits into standard BR-series panel configurations.

Why choose the Cutler-Hammer BR240 over other protection options? It combines a proven track record with a design focused on safe operation and straightforward maintenance in busy electrical environments. By selecting this 40A BR240, you equip your panels and control systems with a dependable safeguard that helps minimize downtime and electrical risk.

Practical tips for optimal use: pair the BR240 with appropriately rated conductors and ensure it is installed in a compatible BR-series enclosure. Follow local electrical codes and the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines to maintain proper clearance, labeling, and servicing intervals. With the BR240, you gain a reliable, industry-standard solution that supports robust protection for panelboards, switchboards, control panels, and OEM applications.