A 10kA (kilo-amperes) breaking capacity indicates the maximum fault current that the miniature circuit breaker (MCB) can safely interrupt without causing damage or risk to the electrical installation.
1P (Single Pole) protects a single phase line for standard 230V circuits. 3P (Three Pole) protects three phase lines for 400V industrial systems. 4P (Four Pole) protects three phase lines along with the neutral line for complete electrical isolation.
The OF10KA series circuit breakers are designed for commercial distribution panels, industrial control systems, and residential installations requiring reliable overload and short-circuit protection.
MCBs provide dual-trip protection: thermal tripping mechanism for persistent overload conditions and electro-magnetic tripping mechanism for immediate short-circuit fault currents.
10kA circuit breakers provide a higher safety threshold, making them essential for installations located near power transformers or in industrial setups where potential fault currents are higher.