HDL36070 - 70 Amp Circuit Breaker

HDL36070 - 70 Amp Circuit Breaker

The Schneider Electric HDL36070 PowerPacT H circuit breaker is a 70 Amp, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker designed to help protect commercial and industrial electrical distribution systems from overloads and short circuits. Featuring a dependable thermal-magnetic trip unit, it provides automatic protection against both prolonged overcurrent conditions and sudden short-circuit faults, helping minimize equipment damage and reduce costly downtime. Whether you're maintaining existing electrical infrastructure or installing new distribution equipment, the HDL36070 delivers reliable circuit protection backed by Schneider Electric's proven PowerPacT H platform and compliance with leading North American and international electrical standards.

Key Features and Benefits

• 70 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
• Accepts 14 AWG to 3/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors
• Interrupting capacity up to 14kA at 600VAC
• 80% continuous current rating
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
  
• Catalog Number: HDL36070
  
• Series: PowerPacT H
  
• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker
  
• Frame Type: H-Frame
  
• Current Rating: 70 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 HDL36070 is manufactured to meet recognized North American and international standards for electrical 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 power distribution systems
• Manufacturing equipment
• HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Motor control centers
• Pumps and compressors
• OEM electrical equipment
• Facility maintenance and electrical system upgrades
• Replacement of compatible Schneider Electric PowerPacT H unit-mount circuit breakers