Eaton Five Star Series 2100 - Breaker MCC Bucket - 40 A, 480 V, 12" Height, 3 P | AmpState

Engineered for rugged industrial environments, the Eaton Five Star Series 2100 Breaker MCC Bucket delivers precise motor control and dependable power distribution within Eaton’s Five Star Series 2100 motor control centers. This 40 A, 480 V, 3-pole breaker bucket is purpose-built to integrate with the 2100 family, offering a compact 12" vertical frame that fits standard MCC layouts while maintaining robust protection for motor loads.

Specifications at a glance

• Brand: Eaton
• Model: Five Star Series 2100
• Type: Breaker MCC Bucket
• Amp rating: 40 A
• Voltage: 480 V (Three-phase, 60 Hz)
• Height: 12"
• Poles: 3P
• Applications: Industrial motor control, retrofit, OEM replacement

Why this bucket matters in your MCC lineup

This breaker MCC bucket is designed to align with Eaton’s Five Star Series 2100 motor control centers, enabling streamlined upgrades and standardized configurations. The 12" vertical frame preserves valuable rack space while delivering reliable, scalable protection for motor feeders. The 40 A, 480 V rating covers a wide range of common industrial loads—from motors and conveyors to pumps and fans—allowing you to consolidate control hardware without compromising performance or safety.

Ideal use cases

• Retrofit projects upgrading aging MCCs to modern 2100-series architecture, reducing downtime and wiring complexity.
• OEM replacement in new builds that standardize on the Five Star 2100 platform for easier maintenance and parts compatibility.
• Custom MCC configurations where a reliable, plug-in compatible breaker bucket ensures consistent protection across multiple circuits.
• Maintenance planning with a spare bucket that keeps critical lines online during service outages.

Practical considerations and installation tips

Before integrating, confirm your system operates at 3-phase 480 V and that the host MCC supports a 12" vertical frame. This bucket is a direct component of the Five Star Series 2100 ecosystem, so pairing it with matching feeders, bus connections, and control wiring from the same family simplifies installation and future upgrades. Stock compatible spare parts and breakers from the same series to maintain a cohesive, serviceable motor control center.

With the Eaton Five Star Series 2100 Breaker MCC Bucket, you gain a reliable, scalable solution for motor control and power distribution that stays in step with evolving plant demands.