Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) are essential safety devices in electrical systems, providing protection against overloads and short circuits across residential, commercial and industrial settings.
- Variety of Ratings: Offered in various current ratings and breaking capacities to suit different applications
- Size: Their compact design optimizes space in electrical panels
- Overload Protection: Automatically trips when current exceeds a predefined limit to prevent overheating
- Short Circuit Protection: Quickly responds to severe current surges by disconnecting power, mitigating damage
- Resettable: Can be manually reset to restore power after resolving the fault
The Broco and Schneider brands of MCBs cater to different segments of the electrical protection market.
Broco MCBs are manufactured in Tangerang, Indonesia. They are widely used in residential and light commercial applications across Southeast Asia. Broco offers straightforward, user-friendly designs, making them a preferred choice for budget-conscious projects where simple, dependable protection is needed.
Schneider on the other hand, is a global leader in electrical with a reputation for innovation and quality. Schneider MCBs are characterized by their robust engineering and advanced features, such as higher breaking capacities and arc fault detection technologies. These MCBs are suited for a wide range of applications, from residential to critical infrastructure, where enhanced safety and performance standards are required.
SNI IEC 60898-1:2009