Cutler-Hammer CHB2100 - 100A, 2-Pole, Circuit Breaker

The Cutler-Hammer CHB2100 - 100A, 2-Pole, Circuit Breaker is a trusted solution for reliable overcurrent protection in demanding electrical environments. Designed for industrial, commercial, and OEM applications, this 2-pole breaker provides robust safeguarding for distribution panels, switchboards, and control panels where dependable performance matters most.

• Current rating: 100A
• Poles: 2-Pole
• Breaker type: Circuit Breaker
• Integrated use case: Ideal for panelboards, switchboards, and control panels

Why this CHB2100 matters for your electrical system

• Limits damage from overloads and short circuits, helping to protect wiring, components, and overall system uptime.
• Safer, two-conductor isolation: The 2-pole design interrupts both conductors in multi-wire circuits, reducing the risk of backfeed and improving discharge safety in 240V and related applications.
• Versatile installation: Suited for integration in a variety of distribution enclosures—including panelboards, switchboards, and control panels—across industrial and commercial settings.
• Reliability you can count on: Backed by the Cutler-Hammer lineage, this breaker is built for demanding environments where dependable protection and consistent performance are essential.

Ideal applications and use cases

• Industrial facilities that rely on protected feeders to motor control centers and distribution panels
• Commercial electrical rooms where robust overcurrent protection is required for safe, continuous operation
• OEM equipment enclosures that demand a dependable, plug-ready circuit breaker for risk-free integration
• Retrofits or new installations where a 100A, 2-pole protection device is the right fit for load profiles

Practical considerations and tips for use

When selecting and installing a CHB2100, ensure compatibility with your panelboard or switchboard specifications and verify that a 100A, 2-Pole configuration aligns with your load and conductor sizing. Follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines for mounting and wiring, and perform standard safety checks to confirm proper operation after installation.

Whether you’re upgrading an existing distribution system or designing a new control panel, the Cutler-Hammer CHB2100 delivers straightforward, dependable protection that helps keep critical circuits protected and equipment operating smoothly.