BGA36040 | Square D PowerPact BGA 40A 3-Pole 600V I-Line Circuit Breaker
Square D · Circuit Breakers & Protection
Description The Square D BGA36040 is a three-pole molded case circuit breaker designed for dependable overcurrent and short-circuit protection in industrial power distribution systems. Rated at 40 amps and up to 600 VAC, this breaker uses thermal-magnetic trip technology to provide long-time and instantaneous protection. It features I-Line style plug-in mounting for secure installation in compatible panelboards and switchgear. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Square D Category Circuit Protection Part Number BGA36040 Subcategory Circuit Breakers Series BGA (PowerPact) Product Type Molded Case Circuit Breaker Frame Type B-Frame Rated Current 40 A Number of Poles 3 Phase Three Phase Voltage Rating 600 VAC Protection Type Thermal-Magnetic Interrupting Rating 35 kA Mounting Type I-Line Style Plug-In Terminal Connection Plug-In Line / Lug Load Wire Size AWG 14–2/0 Copper or Aluminum Continuous Current Rating 80% Height 5.39 in Width 3.19 in Depth 3.50 in Weight 2.90 lb Information About BGA36040 The BGA36040 is part of Square D’s PowerPact BGA series, engineered for compact size and reliable performance in commercial and industrial applications. This breaker incorporates a thermal-magnetic trip unit that protects circuits against overloads and short-circuit faults while maintaining stable operation. It is designed for three-phase systems and supports aluminum and copper conductors across a wide AWG range. Manufactured to meet UL, CSA, NEMA, and IEC standards, the breaker is suited for global power distribution environments. Key Features: 40 Amp Current Rating: Provides accurate protection for medium-load three-phase circuits. Three-Pole Configuration: Ensures balanced protection across all phases. 600 VAC Voltage Rating: Suitable for high-voltage industrial distribution systems. Thermal-Magnetic Protection: Combines overload and instantaneous short-circuit protection. I-Line Style Plug-In Mounting: Enables fast, secure installation in compatible equipment. 35 kA Interrupting Rating: Designed to safely interrupt high fault currents. Wide Conductor Compatibility: Accepts copper or aluminum conductors from AWG 14 to 2/0. The BGA36040 delivers the reliability and precision required for industrial and commercial power distribution protection.
Brand: Square D · Category: Circuit Breakers & Protection
Key features
- 40 Amp Current Rating: Provides accurate protection for medium-load three-phase circuits.
- Three-Pole Configuration: Ensures balanced protection across all phases.
- 600 VAC Voltage Rating: Suitable for high-voltage industrial distribution systems.
- Thermal-Magnetic Protection: Combines overload and instantaneous short-circuit protection.
- I-Line Style Plug-In Mounting: Enables fast, secure installation in compatible equipment.
- 35 kA Interrupting Rating: Designed to safely interrupt high fault currents.
- Wide Conductor Compatibility: Accepts copper or aluminum conductors from AWG 14 to 2/0.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | BGA36040 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Square D |
| Category | Circuit Protection |
| Part Number | BGA36040 |
| Subcategory | Circuit Breakers |
| Series | BGA (PowerPact) |
| Product Type | Molded Case Circuit Breaker |
| Frame Type | B-Frame |
| Rated Current | 40 A |
| Number of Poles | 3 |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| Voltage Rating | 600 VAC |
| Protection Type | Thermal-Magnetic |
| Interrupting Rating | 35 kA |
| Mounting Type | I-Line Style Plug-In |
| Terminal Connection | Plug-In Line / Lug Load |
| Wire Size | AWG 14–2/0 Copper or Aluminum |
| Continuous Current Rating | 80% |
| Height | 5.39 in |
| Width | 3.19 in |
| Depth | 3.50 in |
| Weight | 2.90 lb |
| Product type | Circuit Breakers |
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