HDL36050 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

HDL36050 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

The Schneider Electric HDL36050 PowerPacT H circuit breaker is a 50 Amp, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker built to protect electrical distribution systems from overloads and short circuits in commercial and industrial environments. Equipped with a thermal-magnetic trip unit, it responds automatically to both sustained overloads and sudden fault conditions, helping reduce the risk of equipment damage and unexpected downtime.

Whether you're replacing an existing PowerPacT H breaker, upgrading electrical equipment, or building a new distribution panel, the HDL36050 offers dependable circuit protection without unnecessary complexity.

Key Features and Benefits

• 50 Amp, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker
• Schneider Electric PowerPacT H series
• Thermal-magnetic trip unit for overload and short-circuit protection
• Unit-mount design with mechanical lugs on both line and load sides
• Dual-break rotating contacts designed to help reduce peak fault current
• Built-in push-to-trip button for convenient manual testing
• Compatible with 14 AWG to 3/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
  
• Catalog Number: HDL36050
  
• Series: PowerPacT H
  
• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker
  
• Frame Type: H-Frame
  
• Current Rating: 50 Amps
  
• Number of Poles: 3
  
• Continuous Current Rating: 80%
  
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  
• Interrupting Capacity:
  25kA at 240VAC
  18kA at 480VAC
  14kA at 600VAC
  20kA at 250VDC
• Rated Insulation Voltage: 750V
  
• Line Connection: Mechanical Lugs
  
• Load Connection: Mechanical Lugs
  
• Dimensions: 6.4 in. H × 4.09 in. W × 3.4 in. D
  
• Weight: 4.9 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The Schneider Electric HDL36050 is manufactured to meet widely recognized North American and international electrical standards for safety and performance. It is UL Listed, CSA Certified, NOM Certified, and CE Marked, and complies with IEC 60947-2, NEMA, and NOM-003-SCFI-2000 requirements.

Where It Works Best

• Commercial electrical distribution panels
• Industrial control panels
• Manufacturing equipment
• HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Motor control applications
• Pump and compressor installations
• OEM electrical equipment
• Facility maintenance and system upgrades
• Replacement of compatible PowerPacT H unit-mount circuit breakers