March  30, 2004

Wes-Garde is pleased to bring you the new MID-RANGE THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS from COOPER BUSSMANN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS 

Bussmann Automotive Products, a division of Cooper Industries, Wood Dale, Illinois, now has available a new standard class of thermal circuit breakers. The new product family is called the Mid-Range 250 Series. Developed by Cooper Bussmann primarily for the marine industry, medium duty chassis industry and for specialized vehicles,

The new Mid-Range 250 Series is available in three versions: Automatic Reset, Manual Reset and Manual Reset with Push-to Trip. The extra push-to-trip feature allows the opening of a circuit path without disconnecting it from the power source. All versions are available in amperages from 10A through 50A, and are formed with a rounded profile body and cover boss that allows an easy 3-hole panel cutout mounting. Available with 10-32 stud terminals and nuts, the Mid-Range Series is produced with corrosive resistant material; stainless steel lock nuts are optional. Additional features included in this new offering include:

• Ignition Protected (ABYC E-9/SAE J1171)

• Branch Protection Interrupt Rating (2.5k A per ABYC E-9)

• Cover assembly with over mold gasket allows for integrated breaker-to-panel splash proofing.

•  Same standard mounting centers used by other manufacturers. (1.574”/40mm)

•  Two formats for mounting:

•  Eyelets for 10-32 clearance

•  Threaded inserts for 8-32 clearance

Cooper Bussmann, a division of Cooper Industries, manufactures and markets circuit protection products for the electrical, electronic and automotive industries, domestically and internationally. Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., Bussmann has manufacturing facilities in three domestic and eight international locations and approximately 3,000 team members worldwide. Cooper Industries, with 2002 revenues of $4.0 billion, is a worldwide manufacturer of electrical products, tools and hardware. 

link to .pdf file with part numbers and line drawings

For drawings and part number information on the Mid-Range 250 breaker products, please contact your regional Wes-Garde technical sales representative at 1-800-554-8866.