FA26050AC - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

FA26050AC - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

Get reliable circuit protection with the FA26050AC – a high-performance 50 Amp, 2-pole molded-case circuit breaker designed for demanding industrial and commercial settings. With its I-Line plug-in design and A-C phase compatibility, this breaker makes installation faster and straightforward. It delivers excellent safety by combining thermal and magnetic protection to guard against both overload and short-circuit conditions — and it’s built for rigorous use, rated at 18 kA interrupting capacity at 480 VAC and 25 kA at 240 VAC. Whether you’re upgrading HVAC equipment, manufacturing power systems or servicing large commercial distribution panels, this breaker gives you the confidence of proven performance. The materials are engineered to hold up to mechanical and environmental stressors, and with a 60 Hz/40 °C rating, you’re covered across a variety of common power-system environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• Fast plug-in I-Line design: Enables quicker installation and simpler maintenance, meaning less downtime.
• Thermal-magnetic protection: Combines overload and short-circuit response in one unit, so you’re protected across fault types with a single device.
• High interrupting capacity: 18 kA at 480 VAC and 25 kA at 240 VAC support robust protection for heavier loads or fault-prone circuits.
• 2-pole, 50 Amp rating: Delivers the capacity you need for mid-sized commercial or industrial circuits.
• Durable molded-case construction: Built to resist mechanical, thermal and environmental stress—maintaining integrity in challenging conditions.
• A-C phase compatibility, 60 Hz/40 °C rating: Offers flexibility across HVAC, refrigeration and many power-distribution systems.
  

Technical Specifications

• Poles: 2
  
• Amperage Rating: 50 A
  
• Interrupting Rating:
  • 18 kA @ 480 VAC
  • 25 kA @ 240 VAC
• Frame Type: FA
  
• Frequency: 60 Hz
  
• Temperature Rating: 40 °C
  
• Phase: A-C
  
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 3.00″
  • Length: 8.75″
  • Depth: 4.38″
• Weight: 6.25 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• HACR-Compliant: Meets heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment standards.
• High-grade, fire-retardant and impact-resistant materials: Engineered for safety and longevity in real-world conditions.
• Industry Standards: Conforms to industry operational and environmental safety standards, ensuring you’re meeting code and regulatory expectations.
  

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is ideal for commercial and industrial power systems where reliable protection is a must. Recommended applications include HVAC units, manufacturing equipment, large refrigeration systems and power-distribution panels with moderate 50 Amp circuit loads. Because of its high interrupting capacity and plug-in I-Line format, it’s especially well-suited to environments where downtime must be minimized and performance cannot be compromised. If you’re replacing older breakers, upgrading to handle heavier loads or building a system for the long term, the FA26050AC offers the flexibility and protection you need.