An OFP Series Miniature Circuit Breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect low-voltage electrical circuits from damage caused by excess current, overload, or short circuits.
The 4.5kA breaking capacity indicates the maximum short-circuit current that the breaker can safely interrupt without experiencing permanent failure or safety hazards.
4.5kA MCBs are ideal for residential buildings and light commercial applications where expected fault levels remain within standard electrical grid limits.
Unlike a fuse which melts and must be replaced after a fault, an MCB can be easily reset manually after tripping once the fault condition is cleared.
The OFP Series combines a thermal tripping mechanism for delayed overload protection with an electromagnetic mechanism for rapid short-circuit protection.