Description
The PKZM0-32 Circuit Breaker is a premium motor protection device specifically designed for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America material processing systems. This industrial-grade motor protection circuit breaker combines overload protection, short circuit protection, and disconnect functionality in a single compact unit, ensuring reliable motor protection and electrical safety in demanding industrial applications.
Technical Specifications:
SKU: 80030385
Part Number: PKZM0-32
Type: Motor protection circuit breaker
Series: PKZM0 manual motor starter
Current Rating: 32 Amperes
Adjustment Range: Typically 25-32A (verify specific model)
Motor Power Rating: Up to 15kW at 400V (application dependent)
Protection Functions: Thermal overload, magnetic short circuit, phase failure
Trip Class: Class 10A for standard motor applications
Reset Type: Manual reset operation
Mounting: DIN rail installation (35mm rail)
Breaking Capacity: Industrial short circuit interrupting rating
Operating Environment: Industrial control panel applications
Standards Compliance: IEC 60947, UL 508
Key Features:
32-Amp Current Rating: PKZM0-32 configuration suitable for motors up to 15kW (20HP) depending on voltage and application
Three-Phase Motor Protection: Comprehensive protection for industrial three-phase motor applications
Thermal Overload Protection: Adjustable thermal trip setting accommodates various motor full-load current ratings
Magnetic Short Circuit Protection: Instantaneous trip protects against short circuit conditions and severe overloads
Manual Motor Starter Functionality: Combines motor protection and manual disconnect in single device
Trip-Free Mechanism: Safety feature prevents manual reset during fault condition
Adjustable Trip Setting: Rotary adjustment dial allows precise calibration to motor nameplate current
Visual Trip Indication: Clear mechanical indication shows trip status for quick fault diagnosis
Auxiliary Contact Options: Available auxiliary contacts provide alarm signaling and control circuit monitoring
DIN Rail Mounting: Standard mounting configuration simplifies installation in control panels
Compact Design: Space-efficient footprint conserves valuable panel space
Applications: Critical motor protection component for granulators, shredders, and material processing equipment used in plastic recycling, manufacturing scrap recovery, and waste processing operations. Essential for protecting main drive motors, feed system motors, hydraulic pump motors, and auxiliary equipment motors from damage caused by overload, single-phasing, short circuits, and jam conditions. Ideal for recycling facilities, injection molding plants, extrusion operations, blow molding facilities, and manufacturing environments where reliable motor protection reduces downtime and maintenance costs. Perfect for applications requiring integrated motor protection and disconnect functionality including main granulator drives, shredder motors, conveyor systems, blower motors, and material handling equipment. Suitable for motor control centers and local control panels requiring compact motor protection with manual operation capability and adjustable trip settings for precise motor protection calibration.
