Cutler Hammer BRHX290 - 2-Pole, Circuit Breaker

Meet the Cutler-Hammer BRHX290, a rugged 2-Pole Circuit Breaker engineered for dependable protection in demanding electrical environments. This unit delivers reliable overcurrent protection for panelboards, switchboards, and control panels, helping you keep critical systems up and running with confidence.

Why the BRHX290 stands out

• Two-pole design enables coordinated disconnection of both lines in multi‑wire circuits, enhancing safety and simplifying safe shutdown procedures.
• Built for industrial, commercial, and OEM applications where consistent tripping performance and durable operation matter most.
• Compact, modular form that fits seamlessly into distribution panels and motor control centers, streamlining installation in tight spaces.
• Designed to withstand demanding electrical systems, delivering dependable protection for wiring, components, and connected loads against overloads and short circuits.
• Seamless compatibility with the Cutler-Hammer/Eaton ecosystem, making integration, replacement, and maintenance straightforward across your panel, switchboard, or control setup.

Ideal applications and use cases

BRHX290 is an excellent choice for distribution panels in manufacturing lines, commercial facilities, and OEM equipment where robust overcurrent protection is required. It’s also well-suited for motor control centers and other control-panel configurations that demand reliable interruption of fault currents without risking downstream damage.

Key specifications

• Poles: 2-Pole
• Breaker type: Circuit Breaker

What you gain with the BRHX290

With this 2-pole circuit breaker, you’re investing in safety, reliability, and operational continuity. By ensuring both lines disconnect together, it helps reduce arc exposure and unwanted current paths during faults, which matters for protecting both people and equipment in busy distribution environments. For industrial, commercial, and OEM deployments where dependable overcurrent protection is non-negotiable, the BRHX290 delivers consistent performance in panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers.