Schneider Electric SE MAL36700 Circuit Breaker

Schneider Electric's Square D MAL36700 Molded Case Circuit Breaker is a high‑current protective device for 600 VAC systems, rated at 700 A with a 3‑pole configuration to guard three‑phase feeders in commercial and industrial panels. This LI‑function unit features line and load lug terminals for straightforward field wiring and is designed for reliable protection and disconnect in demanding electrical installations. The MAL36700 carries a short‑circuit current rating of 30 kA at 480 VAC, making it suitable for applications with high fault currents, and it carries an ET 1.0 rating with an 80% continuous rating consistent with typical industrial protection schemes. Schneider Electric notes that MAL36700 is replaced by the MGL36700, reflecting a newer generation in the PowerPact/MGL family while preserving the same core 700 A, 3P, 600 VAC characteristics. Typical applications include protection of large feeders and main distribution paths in industrial control panels, motor control centers, and heavy commercial electrical systems where robust interruption of fault currents and a local disconnect are essential.