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IEEE Revises IEEE C37.20.1-2015 Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has release a revised edition of IEEE C37.20.1-2015, the standard for "Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (1000 Vac and below, 3200 Vdc and below) Power ... Read More...

IEC Publishes Second Edition of IEC 60898-1:2015

The International Electrotechnical Commission has released a new edition of IEC 60898-1:2015. IEC 60898-1:2015 ed2.0 applies to “Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for h... Read More...

Circuit Breakers Recalled for Fire, Burn, and Electrical Shock Hazards

Schneider Electric issues recall for PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers due to fire, burn, and electrical shock hazards. The thermal-magnetic circuit breaker will not trip during an overload posing hazard t... Read More...

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Emax 2 Circuit Breakers Offer Power Control Technology

ABB has launched Emax 2, the first low-voltage circuit breaker with integrated energy management functions that monitor power usage and control installed loads and generators. The Ekip Power Controller, ... Read More...

Schneider Electric Recalls Circuit Breakers

28,400 Schneider Electric Square D-brand F and K frame circuit breakers were recalled due to a fire, burn or electrical shock hazard. The circuit breaker can fail to trip if the break becomes overloaded.

New Version of EN 2794-004:2014 Published

A new version of EN 2794-004 was published by the European Committee for Standardization. EN 2794-004 applies to “Aerospace series - Circuit breakers, single-pole, temperature compensated, rated currents 20... Read More...

Company issues recall for defective circuit breakers

Siemens Industry Inc. of Alpharetta, GA has announced the recall of about 2.2 million of its Siemens and Murray brands of circuit breakers, load centers and meter combinations, all manufactured in Mexico. Sieme... Read More...

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