The FD3040 EATON 3P40A 600V Molded Case Breaker is designed for superior circuit protection and reliable performance. This three-pole breaker can handle up to 40 amps, ensuring your electrical systems operate safely and efficiently. Ideal for industrial and commercial applications, it’s a must-have for any electrician’s toolkit.
| Brand | Eaton |
|---|---|
| Type | Molded-Case (MCCB) |
| Amperage | 40 A |
| Poles | 3-Pole |
| Voltage | 600V |
| Interrupting Rating | 18 kA |
| Mounting | Bolt-On |
| Frame / Series | FD |
| Catalogue # | FD3040 |
The Eaton FD3040 is a 600V, 40A, 3-pole, 18kA molded case circuit breaker in Eaton's FD frame. As an MCCB, it is designed for installation in commercial and industrial panelboards and switchboards that accept FD-frame bolt-on breakers — not residential loadcentres. It is commonly used in Eaton/Cutler-Hammer FD-compatible panelboards and motor control applications requiring 600V protection. Send us your panelboard model and we'll confirm fit before you order.
The FD3040 is an FD-frame MCCB rated for 600V commercial and industrial panelboards and switchboards that accept Eaton FD-frame bolt-on breakers. It is not designed for residential loadcentres. Contact our team with your panelboard model and we'll verify compatibility.
Northern Breaker Group specializes in exactly this — we carry both current and hard-to-find/obsolete Eaton breakers, including FD-frame units. Whether you need new stock or a suitable equivalent, reach out to one of our Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver counters and we'll source it for you.
Yes. The FD3040's 40A, 3-pole, 600V, 18kA rating makes it suitable for motor branch circuit protection in commercial and industrial settings, provided the motor's full-load ampacity and required interrupting rating fall within these specifications. Always verify against your motor's nameplate data and applicable Canadian Electrical Code requirements.
