PDG23M0020TFFL - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

PDG23M0020TFFL - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

Looking for the Eaton PDG23M0020TFFL? This Power Defense molded-case circuit breaker is a 20A, 3-pole, Frame 2 breaker designed for use in compatible commercial and industrial electrical systems. It carries a 65kA interrupting rating at 480 VAC and uses a fixed thermal-magnetic trip for overload and short-circuit protection. Standard load-side terminals are included. It's a practical choice when you need a three-pole breaker with a relatively high interrupting capacity, whether you're working on power distribution equipment, industrial machinery, or another compatible three-phase application. And if this is going in as a replacement, don't stop at matching the 20A rating. Check the full PDG23M0020TFFL part number, frame, poles, trip type, voltage, interrupting rating, terminals, and dimensions. Those details matter when you're trying to get the right breaker for the equipment.

Key Features and Benefits

• 20-amp rating for applications requiring 20A circuit protection.
• 3-pole design for compatible three-phase systems.
• Rated 65kA at 480 VAC, providing substantial interrupting capacity where higher available fault current is present.
• Fixed thermal-magnetic trip provides overload and short-circuit protection without adjustable trip settings.
• Frame 2 Power Defense design for compatible equipment and distribution applications.
• Supplied with standard load-side terminals.
• Globally rated design with multiple recognized certifications.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: PDG23M0020TFFL
  
• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Series: Power Defense
  
• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
  
• Frame: Frame 2
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Amperage: 20A
  
• A.I.C. Rating: 65kA at 480 VAC
  
• Trip: Fixed Thermal-Magnetic
  
• Terminals: Standard Load-Side Terminals
  
• Height: 6.0 in.
  
• Width: Approx. 4.12 in.
  
• Depth: 3.5 in.
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• The PDG23M0020TFFL is RoHS-compliant and holds recognized certifications for electrical equipment. Manufacturer documentation identifies the following:
  • UL 489
  • CSA
  • IEC 60947-2
  • CCC
  • RoHS Compliant
• For any installation, the breaker should be checked against the equipment specifications, applicable electrical codes, and local requirements.

Where It Works Best

• The PDG23M0020TFFL 20A circuit breaker is well-suited for commercial and industrial applications requiring a 3-pole molded-case breaker with a 65 kA rating at 480 VAC. That can include power distribution equipment, manufacturing machinery, industrial control equipment, and other compatible three-phase electrical systems.
• It's also worth noting the 65 kA rating. In an application with significant available fault current, interrupting capacity isn't a minor specification—it's a detail that must match the system requirements.
• Replacing another breaker? Match the complete catalog number whenever possible. Two breakers can both say "20A" and "3-pole" on the label and still have different frames, trip characteristics, interrupting ratings, terminals, or physical dimensions. Checking those details before installation can save a lot of unnecessary trouble.