Crouse-Hinds MP260 - 60A, 2-Pole, Circuit Breaker

When your equipment operates in demanding environments, you need dependable overcurrent protection that fits seamlessly into standard electrical assemblies. The Crouse-Hinds MP260 60A, 2-Pole Circuit Breaker is engineered for industrial, commercial, and OEM applications, delivering robust protection in panelboards, switchboards, and control panels.

Why choose MP260 for your protection strategy

With a 60-amp current rating and a two-pole design, this breaker guards both hot legs, ensuring balanced protection for circuits feeding motors, conveyors, pumps, and other critical machinery. It helps prevent insulation damage and equipment failure by quickly isolating faults and overloads.

Key benefits

• Precise, dependable overload protection: 60A rating provides adequate headroom for typical motor feeders and distribution circuits.
• Simple integration: 2-Pole configuration compatible with standard panelboards, switchboards, and control panels in industrial settings.
• Versatile deployment: Suitable for distribution panels and motor control centers where reliable protection and safe operation are essential.
• OEM-friendly: Ideal for original equipment manufacturers needing rugged protection devices for packaged systems.

Ideal use cases

Manufacturing floors, process lines, packaging equipment, and other continuous-operation environments where outages are costly. Install in new or retrofit projects to safeguard feeders, motors, and control circuits, ensuring quick fault isolation while maintaining system uptime.

What makes the MP260 stand out

Unlike generic breakers, the MP260 line emphasizes industrial resilience with a design that prioritizes safe operation in distribution panels and motor control centers. Its 2-pole construction provides balanced, simultaneous protection for both conductors, reducing adverse effects from asymmetrical faults.

Installation considerations

Plan for proper mounting in panelboards or switchboards and verify compatibility with your enclosure's space and terminal configurations. As with all overcurrent devices, follow your local electrical codes and manufacturer guidelines for correct sizing, trip settings, and replacement intervals.