MAL36450 - 450 Amp Circuit Breaker

MAL36450 - 450 Amp Circuit Breaker

Protect your electrical setup with confidence using the Schneider Electric MAL36450 molded-case circuit breaker. Rated for 450 A and up to 600 V, this breaker is engineered to guard against overloads and short circuits—keeping your systems running safely. The MAL36450 is a dependable choice for demanding commercial and industrial environments where uptime and safety can’t be compromised.

Key Features and Benefits

• High Current Handling: Designed to handle loads up to 450 amperes, making it suitable for heavy-duty circuits.
• Wide Voltage Range: Compatible with voltages up to 600 V, offering flexibility across different system voltages (240 V, 480 V, etc.).
• Thermal-Magnetic Protection: Incorporates long-time and instantaneous trip functions to detect both sustained overloads and sudden faults.
• Compact Footprint: Efficient design enables easier integration in existing switchgear or panels without sacrificing performance.
• Plug-In / Feed-Thru Design: Easy to install or remove with a lug-to-lug or plug-in style connection, reducing downtime during maintenance.
• Reputed Brand Quality: Backed by Schneider Electric’s standards for reliability, performance, and support.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: MAL36450
  
• Current Rating: 450 A
  
• Voltage Rating: Up to 600 V
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Interrupting Capacity:
  • ~ 42 kA @ 240 V
  • 30 kA @ 480 V
  • 22 kA @ 600 V
• Trip Type: Thermal-magnetic (Long-time + Instantaneous)
  
• Connection Type: Line & Load Lugs (lug-to-lug or plug-in style)
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Green Premium® Label: Indicates compliance with environmental standards and responsible material usage (as a Schneider Electric initiative).
• California Proposition 65 Notice: This product may expose users to chemicals such as DINP and DIDP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Where It Works Best

• The MAL36450 shines in demanding installations such as large commercial facilities, industrial plants, data centers, and infrastructure systems. Because it tolerates heavy loads and responds accurately to fault conditions, it’s ideal for critical circuits where safety and continuous service are nonnegotiable. Use it in main distribution panels, heavy motor branch circuits, or other high-demand power paths where breaker failure is not an option.