Schneider Electric NW16 1600A Air Circuit Breaker Heavy Duty Low Voltage For Industrial And Commercial Distribution

Schneider Electric NW16 1600A Air Circuit Breaker is a heavy-duty solution engineered to protect and control low-voltage power distribution in demanding industrial and commercial facilities.

Designed to deliver reliable protection and rapid fault clearance, the NW16 uses an air-breaker mechanism to interrupt fault currents, helping to safeguard critical equipment and maintain uptime in busy switchboards and distribution networks.

• Current rating: 1600 A
• Breaker type: Air Circuit Breaker
• Applications: main incoming feeders, switchboards, and critical power distribution
• Adjustable trip settings: customizable protection to match your load profile
• Voltage level: low voltage distribution

Ideal for facilities where power continuity is non-negotiable—manufacturing plants, large commercial complexes, data centers, and healthcare campuses benefit from a robust protection device that pairs with other Schneider Electric components for a cohesive LV system.

What sets the NW16 apart

• Tailored protection: adjustable trip settings help you optimize protection and improve system selectivity, reducing unnecessary trips.
• High interruption capability: designed to safely interrupt substantial fault currents to shield feeders and downstream equipment.
• Rugged, industrial-grade design: built to endure demanding environments typical of large-scale LV distributions.
• Seamless integration: compatible with standard low-voltage switchgear and distribution architectures, supporting straightforward upgrades or retrofits.

Use cases include upgrading main feeders in existing facilities, reinforcing switchboards in new builds, and safeguarding critical power paths where reliability matters most. The NW16 1600A is a concrete, long-term investment for any operation seeking dependable low-voltage distribution protection.