Schneider Electric Telemecanique GV3-M40 Contactor

Description:

The Telemecanique GV3-M40 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker is used in industrial motor protection and manual motor control systems. Commonly installed in motor control centers (MCCs), conveyor systems, pumps, compressors, fans, crushers, and automated production equipment. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for repair, replacement, retrofit, or industrial automation maintenance.

Applications:

The Telemecanique GV3-M40 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker is commonly used in industrial facilities to protect and manually control three-phase motors in equipment such as conveyors, pumps, compressors, mixers, fans, material handling systems, packaging machinery, and automated manufacturing equipment where dependable overload protection, short-circuit protection, manual motor switching, fault protection, and long-term electrical reliability are essential.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Model / Part Number: GV3-M40
• Product Type: Motor Protection Circuit Breaker
• Product Series: TeSys GV3
• Current Range / Current Rating: 25–40 A (adjustable thermal setting)
• Rated Operational Voltage: 600 VAC (UL/CSA), 690 VAC (IEC)
• Poles: 3-pole
• Trip Type: Thermal-magnetic
• Control Type: Push-button
• Breaking Capacity: High interrupting capacity (application dependent)
• Network Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Mounting: DIN rail or panel mount
• Terminal Type: Screw clamp terminals
• Rated Insulation Voltage: 690 VAC
• Current Adjustment: Adjustable thermal overload setting
• Application Environment: Industrial motor control and protection systems
• Product Status: Discontinued; replaced by GV3ME40

Common Replacements:

• Schneider Electric GV3ME40 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker
• Siemens 3RV2041 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker
• Eaton PKZM4-40 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker