Eaton CVS3070X Molded Case Circuit Breaker - 42 kAIC
Part Number: CVS3070X
Quick Summary
Eaton CVS3070X Molded Case Circuit Breaker protects panel feeders in electrical distribution. Engineers use it to guard critical lines against overloads while keeping control panels compact and accessible. The device is designed to minimize nuisance trips and simplify panel wiring in new builds or retrofit projects. This CVS3070X carries industry certifications including UL 489 and CSA Std. C22.2 No. 5, ensuring compliance for commercial and light industrial installations. It also aligns with CV frame families for modular protection in multi-pole assemblies. With a 70 A rating and a 42 kAIC interrupt capacity, it supports #6-4/0 AWG Cu/Al terminals, offering a reliable balance of performance and space efficiency for demanding systems.
Product Information
Extended Description
CVS3070X Eaton: Eaton Type CV Molded Case Circuit Breaker,Molded case circuit breaker,70 A,42 kAIC,Three-pole,#6 - 4/0 Al/Cu,CV,#4/0 kcmil maximum load
Product Name
Eaton CCV tenant main breaker
Catalog Number
CVS3070X
UPC
786685704197
Product Length/Depth
7.5 in
Product Height
5 in
Product Width
5 in
Product Weight
4.4 lb
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Certifications
CSA Std. C22.2 No. 5 UL 489
Type
Molded case circuit breaker
Amperage Rating
70A
Circuit breaker frame type
CV
Terminals
#4/0 kcmil maximum load
Interrupt rating
42 kAIC
Wire size
#6-4/0 AWG Cu/Al
Number of poles
Three-pole
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Eaton Specification Sheet - CVS3070X
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The CVS3070X delivers a 70 A amperage rating combined with a 42 kAIC interrupt capacity, providing robust instantaneous protection for motor starters, feeders, and distribution circuits while minimizing equipment damage and downtime. This translates to reduced maintenance costs and improved plant reliability in manufacturing cells and packaging lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Three-pole CV frame design supports true three-phase protection, enabling synchronized disconnection of all phases to prevent arc-flash risk and equipment damage in 3-phase drives and PLC power circuits. This is critical for panel builders and OEMs designing compact, scalable control panels. Feature → Business Impact → Application: #4/0 kcmil maximum load terminals and #6-4/0 AWG Cu/Al conductors simplify high-capacity feeder wiring, reducing installation time and stock variety for service trucks in industrial facilities and data centers. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UL 489 and CSA C22.2 certification pair with a limited lifetime warranty, delivering documented compliance and long-term service confidence, especially in regulated environments like food & beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Lightweight 4.4 lb body and compact 7.5 in x 5 in x 5 in footprint improve enclosure density and retrofit ease in existing panels, enabling faster product substitutions during upgrades and reducing capital expenditure for new builds.
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FAQs
CVS3070X is a three-pole molded case breaker designed for CV frame panels. It accepts #6-4/0 AWG Cu/Al conductors and provides a 70A rating with 42 kAIC interrupt capacity, making it a straightforward swap in CV family enclosures for panel upgrades or new builds.
The CVS3070X offers a 70 A current rating and a 42 kAIC interrupt rating, delivering strong short-circuit protection for per-pole faults in three-phase circuits.
Yes. The device is a three-pole molded case breaker (CV frame) designed to protect three-phase loads, such as motors and PLC power supplies, in industrial control panels.
The CVS3070X is listed under UL 489 and CSA C22.2 No. 5, ensuring compliance for commercial and light industrial installations and enabling safer, regulator-approved panel designs.
With a limited lifetime warranty, compatibility with CV frame families, and straightforward installation, CVS3070X reduces downtime, simplifies spares management, and lowers lifecycle costs for panel builders and operators.