Eaton - Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol - Breaker MCC Bucket - 10 A, 480 V, 9" Height, 3 P | AmpState

Engineered for robust industrial motor control applications, the Eaton Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol MCC Bucket delivers reliable protection and precise control for three‑phase motors. With a 10 A, 480 V, 3‑pole configuration, this 9" high bucket is designed to drop into Eaton’s 9800 Unitrol motor control centers, serving as a direct replacement or retrofit for existing lineups. If your MCC requires a precise, field‑tested solution to maintain uptime and safeguard critical loads, this bucket is purpose‑built for the job.

Overview

The 9800 Unitrol MCC Bucket is purpose‑matched to the Eaton Cutler Hammer 9800 control center family, ensuring a seamless fit, consistent electrical characteristics, and straightforward swappable reliability. Its 10 A, 480 V, 3‑pole rating is ideal for applications where simple, dependable motor protection and switching are needed without oversizing interlocks or wiring complexity.

Key Specifications

• Brand: Eaton - Cutler Hammer
• Series: 9800 Unitrol
• Configuration: Breaker MCC Bucket
• Rating: 10 A, 480 V, 3‑Pole
• Bucket Height: 9 inches
• Application: Direct replacement or retrofit for 9800 Unitrol motor control centers

Why this bucket matters

In industrial settings, downtime is costly. This MCC bucket is engineered to drop into existing Unitrol frames with minimal wiring changes, enabling quick swaps during maintenance or when expanding a panel’s motor protection capacity. Its 3‑pole configuration ensures synchronized control for three‑phase motors, while the 480‑volt rating supports common plant voltages in manufacturing, pumping, and processing environments. The 9" bucket height matches standard Unitrol footprints, preserving the integrity of your control cabinet layout and bus connections.

Ideal use cases

• Retrofit upgrades for aging MCC fleets, restoring compatibility with contemporary protections while maintaining the same footprint.
• Expansion projects where additional motor control capacity is needed without reengineering the entire panel.
• Repairs in facilities that rely on Eaton Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol centers, ensuring a like‑for‑like replacement to minimize re‑wiring risk.
• Industrial operations with pumps, conveyors, fans, or compressors that require reliable 10 A, 480 V protection for critical motors.

Installation and practical notes

Designed for straightforward integration, this MCC bucket preserves the familiar mounting and connection patterns of the 9800 Unitrol system. When replacing an existing bucket, technicians should verify the 10 A, 480 V, 3‑pole configuration aligns with the motor and drive it serves, and that the bus connections and wiring diagrams remain consistent with the panel’s documentation. This approach minimizes downtime and maintains consistent circuit protection and switching behavior across your motor control center.

Why choose AmpState

AmpState supplies high‑quality MCC buckets and retrofit solutions with global delivery and dedicated technical support for industrial motor control applications. When you select this 9800 Unitrol MCC bucket, you’re choosing a tested, field‑ready part backed by expertise in retrofits, replacements, and modernization of motor control centers. In practice, you get not just a component, but a partner who understands the critical role of reliable control hardware in uptime and safety.

Care and best practices

• Confirm the replacement matches the exact footprint and mounting pattern of your 9800 Unitrol center.
• Cross‑check the motor nameplate to ensure the 10 A, 480 V, 3‑pole rating aligns with system requirements.
• Keep spare MCC buckets on hand as part of a proactive maintenance strategy to reduce downtime during future service events.
• Consult AmpState technical support for installation guidance or to discuss compatibility with your existing control architecture.