FH26100BC - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

FH26100BC - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

Engineered for serious performance, the FH26100BC from Schneider Electric (Square D) delivers dependable overload and short-circuit protection in commercial and industrial settings. This 2-pole, 100 Amp, 600 V rated breaker mounts on the I-Line system and is built to perform in demanding electrical environments where reliability matters. Whether you’re retrofitting a panel or specifying for a new installation, the FH26100BC brings thermal-magnetic trip technology and proven construction to safeguard your system.

Key Features and Benefits

• High-Capacity Handling: Rated for 100 Amps, this breaker is ready to take on heavy-duty applications with ease.
• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Mechanism: Combines thermal protection for long-term overloads and magnetic protection for instantaneous short-circuit events—ensuring responsive, accurate fault clearing.
• I-Line Plug-In Mounting: Simplifies installation and allows you to upgrade or replace breakers quickly without major panel modifications.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand industrial conditions, giving you a long service life and reducing maintenance or downtime concerns.

Technical Specifications

• Trip Unit Technology: Thermal-Magnetic (dual element)
• Line Rated Current: 100 A
• Number of Poles: 2 Pole
• Voltage Rating: 600 V AC (also applicable in 250 V DC)
• Breaking Capacity Code: H
• Magnetic Hold Current: 900 A
• Magnetic Tripping Current: 1,700 A
• Electrical Connections: I-Line plug-in on line side / lugs on load side
• Terminal Identifier: AL100FA
• Phase Connection: B-C
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.4 in (162.6 mm)
  • Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)
  • Depth: 4.13 in (104.9 mm)
• Interrupt Ratings:
  • 18 kA at 600 V AC
  • 25 kA at 480 V AC
  • 65 kA at 240 V AC

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Certifications: UL Listed and CSA Certified to the appropriate molded-case breaker standards.
• Environmental Compliance: Meets RoHS / REACh environmental compliance, and carries the Green Premium® label from Schneider Electric, reflecting their transparency on environmental impact and sustainability.

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is ideal for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure-grade projects where dependable circuit protection is essential. You’ll find it particularly effective in HVAC/R systems (heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration) and other high-demand electrical circuits where a 2-pole, 600 V rating is required. It also makes an excellent choice when upgrading older panels to plug-in I-Line style breakers or when specifying replacement components that align with legacy systems.