IELHK11-35613-40-V Circuit Protection

Circuit Breakers: IELHK11-35613-40-V application field and working principle

Circuit breakers, or CBs, are widely used in industrial, commercial and residential settings throughout the world. They are designed to break an existing electrical connection when an unsafe or unwanted current occurs. Circuit breakers offer the ability to reset and normalize service with minimal interruption without having to change components. IELHK11-35613-40-V circuit breakers are a type of CB designed to fit specific applications.

IELHK11-35613-40-V Application Fields

IELHK11-35613-40-V CBs are a type of low voltage circuit breakers that are designed to meet a variety of international standards especially those of the European market in particular. These specific breakers are widely used in offshore and marine applications such as circuit breakers on ships and floating structures, power transformers, generators, thruster motors, and a range of other marine and offshore industrial systems. Additionally, these breakers are UL and CSA listed to UL 489/CSA 22.2 no. 5, that allows for the use of this type of CB in other applications that require a UL and CSA listed protection solution.

IELHK11-35613-40-V Working Principle

IELHK11-35613-40-V circuit breakers work, in a word, by hot spotting. The contacts become hotter and hotter until the power is shut off. This is why they are able to protect against short circuits, overloads and any other issue that cause an uncomfortable amount of power to flow. As the contacts become hotter, the CB releases a small arc and tumbles the contacts apart. This action opens the circuit, preventing further flow. It also releases pressure that built up within the unit, leading to the much-needed safety element.

These circuit breakers operate on the same principle as other standard circuit breakers but feature advanced systems like internal bimetallic strips that open and close when the contacts become hot. These features make them exceptionally efficient and secure. This type of CB also features quick-trip responses, wherein they sense a fault quickly and open the circuit before it has time to cause any damage.

Conclusion

Circuit breakers are an essential part of any electrical system and IELHK11-35613-40-V circuit breakers are designed to provide reliable and robust protection for a range of international and residential applications. These breakers operate on a hot spot principle and feature advanced systems such as bimetallic strips and short-trip responses. This all combines to make them an excellent and secure choice for any application.