Eaton - Cutler Hammer - Westinghouse - 5 Star Series - Breaker MCC Bucket - 10 A, 480 V, 6" Height, 3 P | AmpState

The Eaton - Cutler Hammer - Westinghouse 5 Star Series Breaker MCC Bucket is purpose-built for industrial motor control centers that demand reliability and a precise fit. Engineered as a 10 A, 480 V, 3-pole bucket, this component slides into existing Eaton Cutler Hammer Westinghouse 5 Star Series MCC lineups as a direct replacement or retrofit option, helping you maintain uptime without rewriting switchgear layouts.

Key specifications

• Brand: Eaton - Cutler Hammer - Westinghouse
• Series: 5 Star Series
• Configuration: Breaker MCC Bucket
• Rating: 10 A, 480 V, 3-Pole
• Bucket Height: 6 inches

Why this MCC bucket stands out

Designed for compatibility with the iconic 5 Star Series, this MCC bucket eliminates guesswork during replacements. Its 6" height and 3-pole configuration align with standard 5 Star MCC sections, ensuring secure mounting and aligned bus connections. By offering a true direct replacement or retrofit option, it minimizes downtime and simplifies inventory management for facilities that rely on Eaton Cutler Hammer Westinghouse gear.

Ideal use cases

• Maintenance and upgrade projects in manufacturing, packaging, and process facilities that use 5 Star Series motor control centers
• Spare-part strategies to reduce outages when a bucket failure occurs in aging MCC assemblies
• Retrofits that require matching the exact 6" bucket footprint with 480 V, 3-Pole protection

What problems it solves

• Minimizes replacement downtime by providing a purpose-built, compatible MCC bucket for the 5 Star Series
• Ensures electrical compatibility with existing bus and mounting patterns, reducing retrofit complexity
• Streamlines procurement and support through AmpState, with a focus on industrial motor control components

Practical tips for a smooth replacement

• Verify your MCC layout uses the 6" bucket height and a 3-pole configuration to ensure a seamless fit
• When retrofitting, confirm that your existing wiring and terminal interfaces match the 10 A, 480 V rating and 5 Star Series design
• De-energize and follow your site’s lockout/tagout procedures before replacing buckets
• Document the swap for maintenance records and order a matching spare bucket to minimize future downtime

AmpState delivers this specialized MCC bucket with a focus on practical fit, reliable performance, and accessible technical support. If your motor control center relies on the 5 Star Series, the Breaker MCC Bucket for 10 A, 480 V, 3-Pole configurations is the exact upgrade path to preserve system integrity and operational continuity.