Eaton P3BHFW3100VGN Circuit Breaker - ANSI/UL 857
Part Number: P3BHFW3100VGN
Quick Summary
The Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit from Eaton provides reliable overcurrent protection for three-pole busway systems used in industrial facilities. Users value a compact, plug-in solution that reduces installation time and simplifies maintenance in crowded switchgear spaces. It carries key certifications such as ANSI UL 857, IEEE Certified, and CSA Certified to support compliance across North American installations. Designed for power management and distribution, this plug-in unit combines efficiency with safety, helping engineering teams meet uptime targets and minimize total cost of ownership while ensuring robust fault protection for critical processes and machinery.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BHFW3100VGN Eaton: Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit, Vertical hanger, Busway, Three-pole, HFW, Plug, 240V, Breaker, F Frame (15-225 A), 100A, 100 kAIC 220-240, 70 kAIC at 380-415 Vac, 14 kAIC at 660-690 Vac, 100% Neutral, 50% Internal Ground
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BHFW3100VGN
UPC
786685411590
Product Length/Depth
12.36 in
Product Height
21.2 in
Product Width
5.43 in
Product Weight
25 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.
Compliances
NEMA Compliant
Certifications
ANSI UL 857 IEEE Certified CSA Certified
Circuit Breaker Frame
F
Design
Pow-R-Way III
Fuse type
H class
Grounding Options
50% Internal
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
100A
Interrupt rating
100 kAIC 220-240, 70 kAIC at 380-415 Vac, 14 kAIC at 660-690 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Voltage rating
240V
Application
Busway
Product Category
Plug
Special features
Vertical hanger
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The P3BHFW3100VGN is a three-pole plug-in unit designed for Pow-R-Way III busway systems, delivering 100A at 240V with a high interrupt rating. This enables installers to protect large motor loads and feeders with minimal footprint and fast swap-out capability, reducing downtime during maintenance and upgrades in manufacturing facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 100% Neutral and 50% Internal Ground options improve fault isolation and grounding reliability, which lowers nuisance trips and improves diagnostic clarity for plant engineers working in harsh environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Vertical hanger design supports space-constrained installations and easier field servicing, improving accessibility in crowded panels and retrofit projects without reconfiguring ductwork or conduits. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compliance with NEMA, ANSI UL 857, IEEE and CSA standards provides regulatory assurance and smoother procurement cycles, especially for projects requiring strict adherence to industry codes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Three-pole configuration and F-frame design align with standard industrial distributions, enabling straightforward cross-compatibility with existing Eaton Pow-R-Way III components and reducing training time for maintenance teams. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The plug-in unit format supports rapid replacement and modular expansion, helping OEMs and end-users scale power distribution without downtime or rewiring, driving lower life-cycle costs.
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FAQs
The P3BHFW3100VGN is designed as part of the Pow-R-Way III family and uses a plug-in, vertical-hanger format compatible with standard busway configurations. It supports three-pole, F-frame protection and aligns with Eaton’s busway accessories for straightforward installation and maintenance in existing systems.
Key specifications include 100A amperage rating, 240V voltage rating, and interrupt ratings of 100 kAIC at 220–240V, 70 kAIC at 380–415V, and 14 kAIC at 660–690V. It provides 100% neutral and 50% internal grounding, with a three-pole configuration and Pow-R-Way III design.
Yes. With a 100A rating and a 100 kAIC interrupt capability at common low-voltage levels, the unit is well-suited for demanding industrial feeders and motor circuits fed from busways, offering robust fault protection and short-circuit capability in factory settings.
The unit holds ANSI UL 857, IEEE Certified, and CSA Certified marks, along with NEMA compliance. These certifications support regulatory acceptance across North American installations and help streamline procurement and commissioning.
The plug-in design enables faster replacement and modular upgrades, reducing downtime during maintenance and expansions. The vertical-hanger feature simplifies mounting in tight spaces, and the unit’s robust ratings help minimize reliability-related costs over the system’s life cycle.