Cutler-Hammer CH240 - 40A, 2-Pole, Circuit Breaker

Cutler-Hammer CH240 — 40A, 2-Pole Circuit Breaker — built to deliver reliable overcurrent protection in demanding electrical environments. This 2-pole design ensures both hot legs trip together, enhancing safety and reducing the risk of arc faults in distribution panels and motor control centers.

Key specifications

• Current rating: 40 A
• Poles: 2-Pole
• Type: Circuit Breaker
• Applications: panelboards, switchboards, and control panels

Why this CH240 stands out

• Designed for industrial, commercial, and OEM environments where dependable protection and safe operation are non-negotiable.
• 2-Pole configuration provides coordinated protection for dual hot-leg circuits, improving overall safety in motor control centers and distribution panels.
• Compact, robust construction from a trusted Cutler-Hammer lineage, making it a reliable drop-in solution for existing panel installations.

Ideal use cases

• Motor control centers and equipment rooms requiring consistent overcurrent protection for dual-phase circuits.
• Panelboards and switchboards in commercial facilities that need a dependable 40A protection device.
• OEM applications where control panels demand a proven, ready-to-install circuit breaker option.

What problems it solves

• Prevents damage from overcurrents and short circuits by interrupting current promptly.
• Provides safe, coordinated disconnection of both supply lines in dual-leg circuits, helping to reduce electrical hazards during faults.
• Supports reliable operation in critical distribution and control circuitry, contributing to minimized downtime and improved safety compliance.

Practical tips for use

When planning replacements or new installations, verify compatibility with your panelboards, switchboards, or control panels, and confirm that a 2-Pole, 40A configuration aligns with the protected circuit requirements. This CH240 is well-suited for quick integration into standard layouts within industrial and commercial electrical rooms, offering a straightforward path to reinforced overcurrent protection and safer, more reliable operation of essential equipment.