Eaton P3BFD3070G Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit - UL 857
Part Number: P3BFD3070G
Quick Summary
The Eaton P3BFD3070G circuit breaker plug-in unit is designed to provide reliable overcurrent protection for Pow-R-Way III busway systems in industrial and commercial power distribution. Installing or upgrading busway networks often requires balancing protection with space, compatibility, and downtime—this solution aims to minimize those trade-offs. It carries IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, ANSI, and UL 857 certifications, plus NEMA compliance, giving you confidence in safety and regulatory alignment under demanding conditions. With a 70 A rating and 50% internal grounding, it integrates smoothly with existing frames while reducing field wiring complexity. The result is faster commissioning, lower installation risk, and measurable uptime gains for critical facilities.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BFD3070G Eaton: Pow-R-Way III Busway, Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit, 3-Pole, 70 AMP, FD Frame Type, 50% Internal Ground
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BFD3070G
UPC
786683006781
Product Length/Depth
12.36 in
Product Height
21.2 in
Product Width
5.43 in
Product Weight
25 lb
Compliances
NEMA Compliant
Certifications
IEEE Certified CSA Certified ANSI UL 857
Circuit Breaker Frame
F
Grounding Options
50% Internal
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
70A
Interrupt rating
65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 25 kAIC at 480 Vac, 18 kAIC at 600 Vac
Feature: 3-pole, 70A protection for Pow-R-Way III busway systems. Business Impact: Ensures balanced load protection with a single plug-in unit, reducing component count and simplifying design. Application: Ideal for mid-range industrial feeders where space is at a premium and quick upgrades are needed. Feature: 50% Internal Grounding. Business Impact: Simplifies grounding schemes, cuts installation time, and lowers wiring errors. Application: Suitable for compact, code-compliant installations in new builds and retrofits. Feature: FD Frame Type with compatible circuit breaker plug-in design. Business Impact: Delivers plug-in convenience and exchangeability, cutting maintenance time and enabling modular upgrades. Application: Fits Pow-R-Way III busway frames in evolving facilities. Feature: Certifications and Compliance (IEEE, CSA, ANSI, UL 857, NEMA). Business Impact: Aligns with strict safety standards, reducing regulatory risk and audit findings. Application: Essential for utilities, data centers, and manufacturing plants requiring formal approvals. Feature: Interrupt rating up to 65 kAIC at 240 VAC (25 kAIC at 480 VAC, 18 kAIC at 600 VAC). Business Impact: Capable of withstanding high fault currents, increasing protection margin and system reliability. Application: Critical power paths in facilities with elevated fault currents. Feature: 12.36 in L x 21.2 in H x 5.43 in W, 25 lb weight. Business Impact: Compact footprint and manageable weight improve installation flexibility and reduce enclosure redesign. Application: Retrofitted or new Pow-R-Way III busway deployments with tight space constraints. Feature: 50% Internal Grounding option and NEMA compliance. Business Impact: Streamlines grounding methods while ensuring broad regulatory compatibility. Application: Suitable for diverse industrial environments requiring dependable ground fault management.
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The P3BFD3070G is a 3-pole, 70 A plug-in unit designed specifically for Pow-R-Way III busway frames with an FD frame type. Its plug-in design simplifies replacement and upgrades, lowers field wiring, and maintains consistent protection across the busway network, making it highly compatible with existing Pow-R-Way III installations.
It provides 70 A amperage with an interrupt rating of 65 kAIC at 240 VAC, 25 kAIC at 480 VAC, and 18 kAIC at 600 VAC. These ratings support high fault-current environments while maintaining safe, rapid interruption, reducing equipment damage and downtime during faults.
The unit carries IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, ANSI, and UL 857 certifications and is NEMA compliant. This combination supports safety, interoperability, and regulatory compliance across industrial, commercial, and utility-grade installations.
With a compact footprint (12.36 in L x 21.2 in H x 5.43 in W) and 25 lb weight, the P3BFD3070G offers flexible routing and easier mounting. The 50% internal grounding further simplifies the grounding scheme, reducing wiring complexity and accelerating commissioning for retrofit and new-build projects.
Using this plug-in unit improves uptime through robust protection, lowers total cost of ownership by reducing wiring and maintenance time, and ensures regulatory compliance. Its compatibility with Pow-R-Way III busways supports scalable expansion with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.