Westinghouse HQC3020 Molded Case Circuit Breaker

Description:

The Westinghouse HQC3020 Quicklag C Breaker is a molded case circuit breaker used in industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems. Commonly installed in panelboards, switchboards, motor control centers, and industrial electrical equipment requiring reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection. Maintenance electricians, facility engineers, and industrial automation technicians use this breaker for replacement, retrofit, or electrical system protection maintenance. The Quicklag C series is designed for compact branch circuit protection in demanding electrical environments.

Applications:

The Westinghouse HQC3020 Quicklag C breaker is commonly used in industrial and commercial electrical systems to protect branch circuits, electrical equipment, and power distribution networks from overload and fault conditions. It is installed in manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, HVAC systems, and industrial machinery where dependable circuit interruption and stable electrical protection are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
• Model: HQC3020
• Series: Quicklag C
• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker
• Current Rating: 20 Amp
• Number of Poles: 3-Pole
• Voltage Type: AC circuit protection
• Function: Overcurrent and short-circuit protection
• Application: Industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems
• Mounting Type: Panelboard / switchboard installation
• Trip Type: Thermal magnetic trip mechanism
• System Compatibility: Westinghouse / Cutler-Hammer compatible distribution equipment
• Operating Environment: Industrial and commercial electrical applications
• Intended Use: Branch circuit protection and electrical safety
• Performance Feature: Compact high-interrupting circuit protection design

Common Replacements:

• Eaton Cutler-Hammer Quicklag Breaker
• Siemens Sentron Molded Case Circuit Breaker
• Schneider Electric Square D QOB Series Circuit Breaker