Eaton FTF2EM12 motor control center - UL Listed
Part Number: FTF2EM12
Quick Summary
Eaton FTF2EM12 motor control center provides modular power distribution for industrial motor starts in compact spaces and supports tough industrial environments. Users often contend with wiring complexity, limited footprint, and downtime during maintenance, all of which drive project cost. This product is UL Listed, aligning with essential safety standards, and it features a dual-feeder configuration with an HFD circuit breaker for reliable protection and fault isolation. As a scalable Eaton MCC solution, it supports quick servicing and efficient integration into broader industrial automation projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
FTF2EM12 Eaton: Eaton type W motor control center, Type W Dual feeder Motor Control Center 40/125A trip rating, HFD circuit breaker, Dual feeder, Slider handle mechanism, 12-inch unit size
Product Name
Eaton type W motor control center
Catalog Number
FTF2EM12
UPC
786685433752
Product Length/Depth
22 in
Product Height
16 in
Product Width
25 in
Product Weight
33 lb
Warranty
Eaton Selling Policy 25-000, one (1) year from the date of installation of the Product or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment of the Product, whichever occurs first.
Certifications
UL Listed
Circuit breaker type
HFD
Feed type
Dual
Operation
Slider handle
Size
12 in
Trip rating
40/125 A
The FTF2EM12 combines a dual-feeder layout with an HFD circuit breaker to support parallel motor feeds in a single enclosure. This configuration improves protection coordination, load balancing, and fault isolation across multiple motors, reducing risk of cascading trips on busy lines. The unit is specified for a 40/125 A trip rating, which covers common motor sizes while preserving simple, predictable protection for startup and ramp sequences. Being a Type W MCC in Eaton's lineup, it benefits from established modularity, spare-part availability, and compatibility with other W-series components. With a 12 inch unit size and 25 inch width, the MCC fits neatly into space-constrained switchgear rooms and retrofit projects without sacrificing capacity. The 22 inch depth allows practical cable routing, easier thermal management, and room for future extensions as demand grows. Dual feeder support provides independent power paths, improving reliability and allowing staged commissioning across lines. Operation uses a slider handle for quick, lockable access, enabling fast maintenance, testing, and switch operations without compromising operator safety. The design supports standard Eaton control panel interfaces, so technicians can align wiring schemes with existing documentation. This reduces training time and accelerates change-outs in high-demand environments. UL Listed certification confirms compliance with widely adopted safety standards and helps satisfy supplier qualification and regulatory requirements. The MCC's compatibility with Eaton's ecosystem simplifies procurement and ensures consistent part availability across plants, reducing downtime caused by part mismatches. In practice, this means faster project onboarding and less risk during audits. From a total cost of ownership perspective, consolidating protection into a single, modular enclosure lowers installation complexity, spare-parts inventory, and maintenance overhead. For industrial facilities with multiple motors, the FTF2EM12 delivers measurable efficiency gains, predictable service life, and a clear path to scalable expansion within existing automation strategies.
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FAQs
The FTF2EM12 is designed to integrate with Eaton's Type W motor control center family, leveraging the same mounting patterns, wiring schemes, and component interfaces. Its dual-feeder configuration and HFD breaker align with common Eaton MCC practices, enabling straightforward retrofit or expansion without major rework. Verify enclosure dimensions (25 in W x 16 in H x 22 in D) to confirm fitment within existing panels.
Key specifications include a dual-feeder arrangement with an HFD circuit breaker and a total trip rating of 40/125 A. The unit is UL Listed, features a 12 inch module size, and supports a dual-feed protection strategy. This combination ensures coordinated protection for multiple motors, while allowing safe isolation during maintenance and testing.
The FTF2EM12 is ideal for facilities with multiple motors that require coordinated protection and compact control housing. Typical applications include conveyors, pumps, fans, and processing lines in manufacturing environments where space is limited and downtime must be minimized. Its dual-feeder design supports scalable expansion as line loads increase.
The FTF2EM12 carries UL Listed certification, indicating compliance with essential safety standards for electrical control panels. While UL is the primary certification noted, the product is designed to integrate safely into standard industrial automation practices and Eaton MCC ecosystems, reducing procurement risk and ensuring safer operation.
Maintenance benefits include faster service access via the slider handle, safer lockable operations, and simplified wiring with a dual-feeder setup that reduces fault propagation. These factors contribute to reduced downtime and faster change-outs, improving overall equipment effectiveness and delivering a favorable return on investment in environments with frequent motor starts.