Siemens 8PX - Breaker MCC Bucket - 300 A, 480 V, 36" Height, 3 P | AmpState

Introducing the Siemens 8PX Breaker MCC Bucket — a purpose-built 300 A, 480 V, 3-Pole module engineered to thrive in demanding industrial motor control centers. This unit is designed as a direct OEM replacement for Siemens 8PX MCC systems, delivering a seamless retrofit path that minimizes downtime while preserving your original protection schemes and control logic.

Specs at a glance

• Brand: Siemens
• Model: 8PX Breaker MCC Bucket
• Configuration: Breaker MCC Bucket, 3-Pole
• Rating: 300 A, 480 V
• Height: 36 inches
• Application: Industrial motor control centers (MCC)
• Compatibility: Fits Siemens 8PX MCC systems
• Availability: AmpState provides global delivery

Why this MCC bucket stands out

• Direct OEM replacement — engineered to drop directly into Siemens 8PX MCC systems without custom modifications, helping you maintain original fault protection, trip settings, and wiring layouts.
• Robust 3-Pole design — optimized for balanced power distribution and reliable motor protection in demanding loads, conveyors, pumps, and processing lines.
• High-current capability — rated at 300 A to handle heavy-duty motors and start-up surges, reducing nuisance trips and improving uptime in critical operations.
• Standardized footprint — 36" height aligns with common Siemens MCC enclosures, simplifying retrofit planning and field installation.
• Trusted supply partner — AmpState backs this MCC bucket with global delivery and expert support for quick procurement and project planning.

Performance and practical benefits

In busy industrial environments, downtime is costly. This Siemens 8PX MCC bucket is designed to deliver continuous protection for motor circuits, enabling quick maintenance on one bucket at a time without disturbing the rest of the MCC row. The 480 V, 3-Pole configuration ensures coordinated protection across three phases, supporting smooth motor start-up, stable operation, and safer shutdowns.

Ideal use cases

• Refurbishing aging MCCs in manufacturing lines, packaging plants, and process industries.
• Upgrading legacy equipment to a standard Siemens 8PX-compatible module for improved reliability.
• Retrofit projects where downtime reduction and compatibility with existing buswork are critical considerations.
• New installations requiring a proven, easily serviceable MCC bucket with broad availability.

Installation and compatibility

Designed to integrate cleanly with Siemens 8PX MCC frameworks, this bucket preserves the protective coordination and trip characteristics customers expect. Ensure the enclosure accepts a 36" MCC bucket and that wiring, labeling, and protective relays align with your site’s standards. For teams focusing on uptime, plan replacement in a staged approach to minimize interruption to critical processes.

Delivery, support, and getting it done

AmpState supplies high-quality MCC components with global delivery, helping you source the Siemens 8PX Breaker MCC Bucket quickly and reliably, no matter where your facility is located. If you’re planning a retrofit or a spare-part strategy, this 300 A, 480 V, 3-Pole bucket offers a practical, long-term solution designed for serious industrial workloads.