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Allen-Bradley 140MT-C3E-C20
by Allen-Bradley
Read verified buyer reviews ↓OverviewThe Allen-Bradley 140MT-C3E-C20 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB) is specifically engineered to deliver optimal protection for industrial motors, defending against damaging overloads and dangerous short circuits. This high-performance MPCB combines precise thermal and magnetic protection with durable construction, guaranteeing efficient motor operation and a prolonged equipment lifespan. With an adjustable thermal current range of 14.5-20A, the 140MT-C3E-C20 provides exceptional flexibility to suit various motor specifications, while its standard magnetic trip, set at 14 times the rated current, ensures rapid response to fault conditions. This minimizes operational interruptions, prevents costly repairs, and significantly enhances safety and efficiency across diverse industrial environments. Designed for dependable performance in standard applications, this Frame Size C breaker is an essential element for modern automation networks, industrial motor management, and power distribution setups.Key Features Adjustable Thermal Current Range (14.5-20A): Delivers precise and customizable overload defense, allowing for fine-tuning to specific motor requirements, thereby preventing overheating and extending motor longevity. Standard Magnetic Trip (Fixed at 14x Ie): Ensures instant fault clearing during short-circuit situations, significantly reducing the potential for equipment damage and bolstering overall system security. Robust Standard Performance Rating: Built for consistent and trustworthy operation in a broad array of industrial settings, providing reliable circuit safeguarding for critical motor applications. Compact Frame Size C Design: Maximizes space utilization within control panels, facilitating tidier, more organized installations and decreasing the overall panel footprint. Convenient DIN Rail Mountable: Allows for quick, tool-free installation and integration into existing or new control panels, streamlining setup processes and lowering labor expenses. Comprehensive Motor Protection: Unites both thermal overload and magnetic short-circuit protection into a single, compact device, simplifying wiring and enhancing protective capabilities. Technical Specifications Model: 140MT-C3E-C20 Type: Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB) Brand: Allen-Bradley Frame Size: C Thermal Current Range: 14.5-20A (Adjustable) Magnetic Trip Setting: Fixed at 14x Ie Performance Level: Standard Mounting: DIN Rail Application: Industrial motor protection, automation, electrical control panels Applications Industrial Motor Safeguarding: Crucial for protecting a wide range of industrial motors, preventing damage from sustained overloads and sudden short circuits, ensuring continuous operation. Manufacturing & Automation Networks: Integrates smoothly into complex automation architectures to guarantee safe, efficient, and reliable functioning of motor-driven machinery and processes. Electrical Control Cabinets: A fundamental component for boosting the reliability and safety of industrial and commercial electrical control cabinets, offering robust circuit defense for diverse applications. Power Distribution & Safety Systems: Essential for sturdy circuit protection within power distribution networks and safety-critical applications, particularly in automation environments where motor control is paramount. HVAC Systems: Reliably protects motors in large-scale heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ensuring operational continuity and energy efficiency. Pumping and Conveying Systems: Provides vital protection for motors powering pumps, conveyors, and material handling equipment, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Why Choose This Model?As an Allen-Bradley product, the 140MT-C3E-C20 ensures industry-leading quality and strong performance, guaranteeing long-term operational stability. The adjustable thermal current range offers unparalleled precision in tailoring protection to your specific motor needs.Order NowEnsure the longevity and efficiency of your industrial motors. Contact us for pricing and availability.FAQWhat is the primary function of the Allen-Bradley 140MT-C3E-C20?The primary function is to provide superior protection for industrial motors against both overloads and short circuits, ensuring their safe and efficient operation.Can the thermal current range be adjusted on this MPCB?Yes, the thermal current range is adjustable from 14.5 to 20 amps, allowing for precise customization to match specific motor requirements.What is the magnetic trip setting for this model?The magnetic trip is fixed at 14 times the rated current, ensuring instantaneous response to short-circuit conditions.
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Allen-Bradley 140MT-C3E-C20
Overview
This is a genuine Allen-Bradley component. PalmPartsSolution stocks it in new, refurbished, and surplus condition with tested warranty and same-day shipping on in-stock units.
Whether you are sourcing a like-for-like replacement for an existing installation, an emergency spare to keep a line running, or a qualified part for a new build, our team can confirm availability, revision, and lead time before you order.
Key Features
- Genuine Allen-Bradley catalog part
- Tested before shipment
- Backed by PalmPartsSolution warranty
- Cross-reference and revision assistance available
- Compatible with the broader Allen-Bradley automation ecosystem
Compatibility
When ordering, match the full catalog/part number, hardware revision, and firmware revision called out by your Allen-Bradley equipment. Where applicable, confirm:
- Input/output voltage and current rating
- Communication protocol and network role
- Mounting form factor and footprint
- Operating temperature, humidity, and IP rating
- Required certifications (UL, CE, ATEX, marine, etc.)
Not sure which revision you need? Send us the catalog number on the nameplate and we will confirm the correct match.
Replacement Information
Three ways to source this part through PalmPartsSolution:
- Exact replacement — same Allen-Bradley catalog number, new or refurbished, tested and warrantied
- Form-fit-function equivalent — alternate revision or build that drops in without code changes
- Engineered migration — current-generation Allen-Bradley platform with documented conversion notes
Contact our engineering team if you need help choosing between these tracks.
Technical Specifications
- Model: 140MT-C3E-C20
- Type: Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (MPCB)
- Brand: Allen-Bradley
- Frame Size: C
- Thermal Current Range: 14.5-20A (Adjustable)
- Magnetic Trip Setting: Fixed at 14x Ie
- Performance Level: Standard
- Mounting: DIN Rail
- Application: Industrial motor protection, automation, electrical control panels
Applications
- Industrial Motor Safeguarding: Crucial for protecting a wide range of industrial motors, preventing damage from sustained overloads and sudden short circuits, ensuring continuous operation.
- Manufacturing & Automation Networks: Integrates smoothly into complex automation architectures to guarantee safe, efficient, and reliable functioning of motor-driven machinery and processes.
- Electrical Control Cabinets: A fundamental component for boosting the reliability and safety of industrial and commercial electrical control cabinets, offering robust circuit defense for diverse applications.
- Power Distribution & Safety Systems: Essential for sturdy circuit protection within power distribution networks and safety-critical applications, particularly in automation environments where motor control is paramount.
- HVAC Systems: Reliably protects motors in large-scale heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ensuring operational continuity and energy efficiency.
- Pumping and Conveying Systems: Provides vital protection for motors powering pumps, conveyors, and material handling equipment, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Why Choose the 140MT-C3E-C20?
As an Allen-Bradley product, the 140MT-C3E-C20 ensures industry-leading quality and strong performance, guaranteeing long-term operational stability. The adjustable thermal current range offers unparalleled precision in tailoring protection to your specific motor needs.
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- ▸Worldwide delivery: FedEx International Priority (1–5 days), UPS International Priority (3–5 days), and USPS International (5–10 days) — rates calculated at checkout.
- ▸Bulk pricing: Volume discounts on request — contact our sales team for quantity quotes.
- ▸Buy with confidence: Every 140MT-C3E-C20 ships with a 1-Year PALM Parts warranty and a 30-day return window.
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