Crouse-Hinds MH240 - 240A, 2-Pole, Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)

The Crouse-Hinds MH240 is a rugged 240A, two-pole miniature circuit breaker designed to deliver dependable overcurrent protection in demanding electrical installations. Built for panelboards, switchboards, and control panels, it is ready to handle the needs of industrial, commercial, and OEM environments.

Key specifications at a glance:

• Current rating: 240A
• Poles: 2-Pole
• Breaker type: Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)

Beyond the numbers, this MCB brings real-world value in the following ways:

• Versatile deployment: Ideal for distribution panels, motor control centers, panelboards, and control panels where reliable fault protection matters.
• Rugged reliability: Built for industrial and commercial applications where safety and uptime are critical.
• OEM friendly: Suitable for integration into equipment where standard MCB protection is required.

Use cases and scenarios:

• Protect motor circuits and heavy loads in manufacturing facilities.
• Upgrade or replace protection in existing panelboards and switchboards in commercial buildings.
• In OEM equipment where a compact, high-capacity MCB is needed for reliable startup protection.

Operational guidance:

• Ensure your distribution panel or control panel accepts 2-Pole MCBs of this rating and that mounting/bus connections are compatible.
• Coordinate with appropriate conductors and downstream protection to maintain safe, predictable circuit performance.
• Keep spare MH240 units on hand to minimize downtime in critical systems.