MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) | Residential, commercial lighting, small appliances | Rated current: 1–63A (IEC 60947-2) Breaking capacity: 6kA (IEC 60947-2) Plastic housing (UL 94 V-0) | ▲ Compact size, cost-effective Easy installation for low-power circuits | Limited to low-voltage applications Lower breaking capacity for industrial use |
MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker) | Industrial machinery, motor control centers | Rated current: 100–1600A (IEC 60947-2) Breaking capacity: 50kA (IEC 60947-2) Adjustable trip settings | ▲▲ High capacity for heavy-duty systems Customizable overload protection | Bulky design Higher cost than MCBs |
Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) | High-voltage grids, power substations | Rated voltage: 1–36 kV (IEC 62271-100) Breaking capacity: 100+ kA (IEC 62271-100) Air-insulated | ▲▲▲ Handles extreme voltages/currents Robust for grid-level protection | Requires specialized installation Large footprint |
Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB) | Motor-driven equipment, industrial plants | Rated current: 16A–160A (IEC 60947-4-1) Overload protection: Thermal-magnetic (ASTM D543) Interchangeable (Siemens 3RV series) | ▲ Tailored for motor-specific risks (overload/short-circuit) Easy maintenance via modular design | Narrow application scope (motor-centric) Higher upfront cost |
RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker) | Home safety, wet-area circuits | Trip sensitivity: 30mA (IEC 61009-1) Rated voltage: 240V (IEC 60947-2) Plastic housing (IP20) | ▲ Prevents electric shock via earth leakage detection Complies with safety standards | Doesn’t protect against overloads/short circuits Requires proper grounding |
Standard Circuit Breaker (CB) | General commercial/residential wiring | Rated current: 10A–125A (IEC 60947-2) Breaking capacity: 10kA (IEC 60947-2) Copper contacts (ASTM B117) | ▲ Versatile for mixed-use environments Balance of cost and performance | Limited customization options Mid-range capacity for specialized needs |