Westinghouse HONP3040 - 40A, Circuit Breaker

Engineered for reliable overcurrent protection in demanding electrical environments, the Westinghouse HONP3040 is a 40A circuit breaker designed to safeguard your panelboards, switchboards, control panels, and OEM equipment. Built for industrial and commercial installations, it delivers dependable protection where safety and uptime matter most in distribution panels and motor control centers.

• Current rating: 40A
• Breaker type: Circuit Breaker
• Ideal applications: panelboards, switchboards, control panels, and OEM equipment
• Best for: industrial, commercial, and OEM environments needing robust overcurrent protection and secure operation

Why the HONP3040 stands out

The HONP3040 is purpose-built to satisfy the exacting demands of distribution panels and motor control centers. Its 40A rating is precisely suited for protecting feeders and branch circuits without unnecessary nuisance tripping, helping you maintain continuous operation in manufacturing floors, facilities, and equipment racks. When size, reliability, and compatibility matter, this Westinghouse breaker offers a straightforward upgrade path for existing installations that rely on dependable overcurrent protection.

Practical use scenarios

• Replacing a worn or tripped breaker in a panelboard that supplies a critical machine or controller.
• Safeguarding a feeder in a distribution panel within a commercial electrical room.
• Integrating into OEM equipment where a standard, proven 40A protection device is required.
• Providing motor control center protection for startup and shutdown sequences in light-to-moderate load applications.

Installation guidance and compatibility

Wire the HONP3040 to match your circuit’s 40A protection requirements and ensure compatibility with your panelboard, switchboard, or control panel configuration. Ideal for OEM applications where a reliable, standardized protection device is needed. For best results, pair this breaker with circuits that fit within its 40A rating and verify that mounting and termination methods align with your electrical enclosure specifications.

What this means for you

With the Westinghouse HONP3040, you gain a trusted, straightforward solution for safeguarding essential electrical infrastructure. It helps minimize downtime by interrupting fault currents promptly and preserving the integrity of distribution panels and motor control centers. If you’re upgrading, stocking spare breakers, or designing a new system for industrial or commercial use, this 40A circuit breaker delivers clear value through reliable performance and easy integration.