JGL36175 - 175 Amp Circuit Breaker

JGL36175 - 175 Amp Circuit Breaker

The JGL36175 PowerPacT™ J-Frame 175 Amp circuit breaker from Schneider Electric is built to safeguard your electrical distribution system with dependable performance and industrial-grade capability. Rated at 175 A and designed for 600 VAC operation, this unit offers a high fault-interruption capability (18 kA at 600 VAC) to help reduce downtime and ensure the continuity of your mission-critical systems. Equipped with thermal-magnetic trip technology—and dual-break rotating contacts for improved fault handling—it’s a strong choice where solid protection and reliable operation matter most.

Key Features and Benefits

• High interrupting capacity: The breaker can interrupt up to 18 kA at 600 VAC, making it suitable for demanding commercial and industrial environments and helping to protect equipment and personnel from fault currents.
• Thermal-magnetic trip unit: This trip technology responds to both overloads (thermal) and short circuits (magnetic), offering a proven and versatile means of protection.
• Dual-break rotating contacts: These reduce peak currents during fault conditions and extend service life of the breaker by minimizing mechanical and thermal stress.
• Versatile mounting and connection options: The unit is offered in a Unit-Mount construction and accommodates lugs on both line and load ends, simplifying installation and wiring flexibility.
• 80% continuous current rating: It can operate continuously at 80% of its 175 A rating, giving you head-room and reliable performance under sustained load.
• Certified to global standards: UL 489 listed, CSA and IEC rated and CE-marked—giving you confidence that the product meets international safety and performance benchmarks.

Technical Specifications

• Rated Current: 175 A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Voltage Rating: 600 VAC (also 250 VDC applications in some listings)
  
• Breaking Capacity: 18 kA at 600 VAC
  
• Trip Unit: Thermal-magnetic
  
• Continuous Current Rating: 80%
  
• Mounting Mode: Unit mount with lugs on both line and load sides
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: ~7.5 in (191 mm)
  • Width: ~4.09 in (104 mm)
  • Depth: ~3.4 in (86 mm)
• Weight: Approx. 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
  
• Operating Ambient Temperature: –25 °C to +70 °C (–13 °F to +158 °F)
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Green Premium™ Line: This breaker is part of Schneider Electric’s Green Premium™ line, indicating compliance with rigorous environmental criteria—transparent disclosure of impact, use of low-CO₂ manufacturing, and support for circular economy practices.
• Environmental Compliance: It is compliant with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACh (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) regulations, and is free of mercury and PVC above threshold limits, making it a responsible selection for eco-conscious installations.
  

Where It Works Best

• If you’re outfitting a manufacturing facility, commercial building, data centre or any electrical distribution system that demands dependable protection under substantial loads and fault-currents, this breaker is a smart fit. From main-distribution panels to large sub-feeds, the JGL36175 offers scalability and flexibility so your investment remains relevant as your system evolves. Its mounting and lug design simplify replacement or upgrade of existing installations, and the high interrupting rating provides peace of mind when connected to critical loads or infrastructure.