MAL36600 - 600 Amp Circuit Breaker

MAL36600 - 600 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you're managing high-power electrical installations, you need a circuit breaker you can count on. The Schneider Electric MAL36600 molded-case circuit breaker is designed to protect your system from overloads and short circuits while delivering consistent performance under demanding conditions. Rated for 600 A and up to 600 V, this unit is ideal where reliability and safety go hand in hand.

Key Features and Benefits

• High current handling — With a 600-amp rating, this breaker handles heavy loads without strain.
• Broad voltage compatibility — Supports up to 600 V, making it suitable for a variety of industrial power systems.
• Thermal-magnetic protection — Combines long-time and instantaneous trip functions to react to both overload and fault conditions.
• Feed-through design — Enables current to pass through with lugs on both line and load sides, simplifying installation in specific layouts.
• Compact footprint — Engineered to integrate into tight switchgear cabinets without sacrificing performance.
• Trusted brand backing — Manufactured by Schneider Electric / Square D, known for dependable electrical components and rigorous quality standards.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 600 V
• Current Rating: 600 A
• Number of Poles: 3 (Three Phase)
• Interrupting Rating: 30 kA @ 480 V (typical)
• Mounting / Termination: Feed-through with line & load lugs 
• Trip Unit: Thermal-magnetic (LI – Long-Time + Instantaneous) 

Material Compliance and Certifications

• California Proposition 65 — This product may expose you to chemicals like DINP and DIDP, which are known to cause cancer or reproductive harm under Proposition 65. Schneider Electric
• Warranty — Comes with an 18-month warranty, offering protection and confidence in the purchase. Schneider Electric
• The unit's construction and labeling meet industry safety and environmental standards as required by UL, CSA, or equivalent certifying bodies (verify on the device nameplate).

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is ideal for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure installations where robust protection is crucial. Common applications include:
• Switchgear panels in factories
• Main feeders in high-demand buildings
• Critical load circuits (e.g., HVAC, compressors, heavy machinery)
• Power distribution centers where reliability and uptime are essential