Westinghouse | MC3500M | Circuit Breaker | 500A | 3-Pole | 600V

Meet the Westinghouse MC3500M circuit breaker—a dependable, high-capacity protection device engineered for demanding 600V, three-phase environments. With a 500A rating and a 3-pole design, this unit provides precise overload and fault protection to help safeguard your electrical distribution, panel upgrades, and critical equipment.

Designed for maintenance, retrofit, and replacement projects where exact specifications matter, the MC3500M is purpose-built to align with existing systems that require a 3-pole, 600V protection solution. By choosing the MC3500M, you’re selecting a component that fits seamlessly into established layouts while delivering consistent performance across demanding industrial applications.

• Amperage: 500A
• Poles: 3-Pole (three-phase protection)
• Voltage rating: 600V
• Part number: MC3500M

Why this matters

• Three-pole design supports balanced three-phase systems, ensuring coordinated protection across all conductors.
• 600V rating makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial power distribution panels.
• Using the MC3500M as the reference part number simplifies compatibility checks, reducing the risk of mismatched breakers during replacement or retrofits.

Ideal use cases

• Maintenance projects where a like-for-like upgrade is needed to restore original protection levels.
• Retrofits that require aligning with existing 3-pole, 600V infrastructure without changing panel accessories.
• Replacement of failed breakers in 600V systems where a 500A capacity is appropriate for the load profile.

Practical tips for selection and installation

• Always confirm fit and ratings before ordering to ensure compatibility with your specific panel or distribution board.
• Treat the part number MC3500M as the best reference when checking for compatibility and cross-referencing with drawings or manuals.
• Prepare for standard electrical clearance and mounting requirements, and verify bus bar alignment with your panel’s design to maintain proper protective coordination.

For reliable, field-proven protection in 600V, three-phase systems, the Westinghouse MC3500M stands out as a precise, purpose-built solution. Reference the MC3500M part number when evaluating compatibility to ensure a seamless fit in your electrical protected network.