KA36100 - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

KA36100 - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

Upgrade your panel protection with the KA36100, a high-performance 100 Amp, 3-pole breaker designed to deliver reliable overload and short-circuit protection in demanding industrial and commercial electrical systems. Engineered for plug-in installation in I-Line panelboards, the KA36100 combines user-friendly integration with serious protection. With interrupting capacities up to 22 kA at 600 VAC and 25 kA at 240 VAC, it’s built to handle elevated fault levels without compromising safety. Whether you’re outfitting a manufacturing facility, data center, or complex building distribution system, this circuit breaker meets the intensive demands of real-world power protection.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism: Responds accurately to both prolonged overloads and sudden short circuits, providing dependable safety for your equipment and wiring.
• Molded-case construction: Rugged and durable design that ensures consistent performance even in harsh environments.
• I-Line plug-in compatibility: Quickly integrates into I-Line panelboards, helping you reduce installation time and wiring complexity.
• High interrupting capacity (A.I.C.): Features interrupting ratings of 22 kA @ 600 VAC and 25 kA @ 240 VAC, making it well-suited for high-demand installations.
• Flexible voltage ratings: Rated for safe operation across 240 VAC, 480 VAC, and 600 VAC systems, so you can standardize on one breaker for multiple applications.
• 3-pole configuration: Ensures coordinated protection across three-phase systems, balancing performance and simplicity.

Technical Specifications

• Ampacity: 100 A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Voltage Ratings: 240 VAC, 480 VAC, 600 VAC
  
• Interrupting Rating:
  • 22 kA at 600 VAC
  • 22 kA at 480 VAC
  • 25 kA at 240 VAC
• Frame Type: KA
  
• Mounting Type: I-Line plug-in
  
• Dimensions (W × L × D): Approx. 4.50″ × 10.50″ × 4.38″
  
• Frequency: 60 Hz
  
• Temp Rating: 40 °C
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Standards and Listings: Crafted from high-quality materials built to industry standards, the KA36100 is UL-listed and CSA-certified, meeting rigorous safety and performance benchmarks.
• Thermal-magnetic mechanism: Designed and tested to provide consistent operation in commercial and industrial environments.

Where It Works Best

• This circuit breaker is ideally suited for commercial and industrial installations where power distribution systems demand resilient protection: in manufacturing floors, server/data centers, building HVAC systems, main distribution panels, and three-phase motor or lighting circuits. If you’re looking for a reliable 100-amp, 3-pole solution that integrates seamlessly into I-Line panels and supports high fault-current environments, the KA36100 is an excellent choice.