imo c4/32t-22 thermal/mag motor circuit breaker 14-22a

Why Choose the IMO C4/32T-22 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker?

The IMO C4/32T-22 is a robust thermal magnetic motor protection circuit breaker (MPCB) designed to protect three-phase electric motors against overloads, short circuits and phase failure. As part of the trusted IMO C4 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker series, it is suitable for industrial machinery, motor starters, automation systems and OEM control panel applications.

This motor protection circuit breaker features an adjustable thermal overload setting from 14.0 to 22.0A with a fixed 286A magnetic short-circuit trip. The thermal magnetic design provides accurate overload protection while ensuring rapid disconnection during short-circuit conditions, helping protect motors, cables and connected equipment.

Designed for DIN rail or panel mounting, the C4/32T-22 combines overload protection, short-circuit protection and manual motor isolation within a compact device, helping simplify control panel layouts while improving electrical safety and long-term reliability.

Key Advantages

• Compact thermal magnetic motor protection circuit breaker.
• Adjustable overload range of 14.0 to 22.0A.
• 286A magnetic short-circuit trip.
• Protects against overload, short circuit and phase failure.
• Manual motor isolation and switching capability.
• Suitable for DIN rail and panel mounting.

Key Features

• IMO C4 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker series.
• 14.0 to 22.0A adjustable thermal setting.
• 286A instantaneous magnetic trip.
• Three-pole motor protection.
• Thermal magnetic trip mechanism.
• Phase failure sensitivity.
• High short-circuit breaking capacity.
• Compatible with auxiliary contacts, shunt trips and undervoltage releases.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: IMO Precision Controls
• Series: C4 Motor Protection Circuit Breakers
• Model: C4/32T-22
• Product type: Thermal magnetic motor protection circuit breaker
• Thermal adjustment range: 14.0 to 22.0A
• Magnetic trip: 286A
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated operational voltage: Up to 690V AC
• Rated insulation voltage: 690V AC
• Frequency: 50 / 60Hz
• Short-circuit breaking capacity: Up to 50kA (application dependent)
• Protection: Overload, short circuit and phase failure
• Mounting type: DIN rail or panel mounting
• Standards: IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-2 and IEC/EN 60947-4-1

Reliable Motor Protection for Industrial Applications

Motor protection circuit breakers combine overload protection, short-circuit protection and manual isolation in one compact device. The IMO C4 series helps simplify control panel design while providing dependable protection for electric motors used throughout industrial automation, manufacturing and process control.

The C4/32T-22 is ideally suited to protecting motors with a full load current between 14.0A and 22.0A, helping reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability and extend motor service life.

Typical Applications

• Industrial motor starters.
• Machine building and OEM equipment.
• Automation control panels.
• Pumps and compressors.
• Conveyor and material handling systems.
• Industrial manufacturing equipment.

Trusted by Industrial Engineers Worldwide

IMO C4 motor protection circuit breakers are trusted by panel builders, OEMs and industrial engineers for dependable motor protection, compact installation and reliable long-term operation.