Westinghouse 373D298G05 Dress Casting (DRESS N P) Molded Case Circuit Breaker

Description:

The Westinghouse 373D298G05 Dress Casting (DRESS N P) is a molded case circuit breaker accessory designed for use with Westinghouse and Eaton safety handle mechanisms and breaker operating assemblies. It functions as a dress nameplate or cover plate that mounts from the inside of an enclosure, concealing mounting hardware and helping prevent removal of the operating mechanism when the enclosure door is closed. This accessory is commonly used in switchgear, electrical distribution equipment, control panels, and molded case circuit breaker installations that require enhanced safety, security, and compliance with industrial or automotive specifications.

Applications:

The Westinghouse 373D298G05 dress casting is commonly used in molded case circuit breaker enclosures, safety switch mechanisms, industrial control panels, switchboards, power distribution systems, OEM electrical equipment, and automotive manufacturing facilities where a protective mechanism cover and nameplate assembly are required for safety and enclosure integrity.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Westinghouse / Cutler-Hammer / Eaton
• Part Number: 373D298G05
• Product Type: Dress Casting / Dress Nameplate
• Alternate Description: DRESS N P
• Function: Covers operating mechanism mounting hardware
• Application Type: Circuit breaker and safety handle mechanism accessory
• Compatible Equipment: Molded case circuit breakers and safety handle mechanisms
• Mounting Method: Internal enclosure mounting
• System Compatibility: Type SM200 and larger safety handle mechanisms
• Material Type: Molded protective cover assembly
• Installation Environment: Electrical enclosures and switchgear assemblies
• Industry Use: Manufacturing, OEM, automotive, and power distribution systems
• Safety Function: Prevents mechanism removal when enclosure door is closed
• Service Application: Replacement and retrofit projects
• Equipment Category: Circuit breaker accessory hardware

Common Replacements:

• Eaton Dress Nameplate Assembly
• Cutler-Hammer Mechanism Cover Plate
• Eaton Type SM Dress Nameplate Accessory