Eaton - Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol - Breaker MCC Bucket - 40 A, 240 V, 12" Height, 3 P | AmpState

Engineered for rugged industrial environments, the Eaton - Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol Breaker MCC Bucket delivers dependable protection and a seamless retrofit path for 40 A, 240 V, 3-Pole motor control applications. This MCC bucket is designed to drop directly into Eaton Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol motor control centers, making it a practical replacement or upgrade for aging or expanding lineups.

Key specifications

• Brand: Eaton - Cutler Hammer
• Series: 9800 Unitrol
• Configuration: Breaker MCC Bucket
• Rating: 40 A, 240 V, 3-Pole
• Bucket Height: 12 inches

What sets this MCC bucket apart

This unitrol bucket is purpose-built for straightforward installation in existing 9800 Unitrol motor control centers. Its 3-Pole design and 40 A, 240 V rating align with a broad spectrum of industrial loads, from small- to medium-capacity drives, pumps, and fans, ensuring consistent protection and performance. The direct replacement capability means fewer compatibility concerns during retrofits or mid-life upgrades, helping you preserve cabinet layout and wiring schemes while upgrading to a newer, supported platform.

Ideal use cases

• Retrofitting aging motor control centers to restore reliability and maintainability on production lines, packaging controls, or material handling systems.
• Expanding a legacy MCC lineup to accommodate new or increased load demands without redesigning the control cabinet architecture.
• Replacing a faulty or out-of-spec breaker bucket within the Eaton 9800 Unitrol ecosystem to minimize downtime.
• Upgrading spare or standby MCC slots to ensure quick deployment during maintenance windows.

Installation & compatibility

The MCC bucket is designed to be a direct replacement or retrofit for Eaton Cutler Hammer 9800 Unitrol centers. When planning installation, verify compatibility with your existing Unitrol lineup and ensure the surrounding bus structures and wiring harnesses align with the 9800 Unitrol standard. The 12" bucket height fits standard cabinet footprints, helping maintain consistent assembly and clearances across multiple buckets. For best results, follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines and consult your electrical engineering team to confirm the overall system compatibility with 40 A, 240 V, 3-Pole operation.

Why AmpState

AmpState supplies high‑quality MCC buckets and retrofit solutions with global delivery and technical support for industrial motor control applications. With this 9800 Unitrol bucket, you gain not only a reliable component but also access to in‑field expertise, ensuring you can source the right part quickly and receive guidance through installation and commissioning.

Practical tips to maximize value

• Plan replacements during scheduled maintenance to minimize production impact and leverage standard spare parts in your MCC inventory.
• Use this bucket as part of a broader retrofit strategy to standardize across multiple MCCs, simplifying training and maintenance.
• Document the exact 9800 Unitrol configuration in your asset registry to streamline future replacements and upgrades.