
UBW Family – UL489 Molded Case
Circuit Breakers
The UBW line offers the quality, realiablity and uncompromising protection
that you have come to expect from WEG

Molded Case Circuit Breakers– UBW Series
The WEG UBW Series of Molded Case
Circuit Breakers are designed to provide
short circuit and thermal protection for
industrial electrical equipment. Increased
frame sizes and amperages cover more
applications than ever before!!
Product Range
• 15 to 2500 A
• 35, 65, or 100 KAIC
@ 480V
Features
• Broad product offering up to 2500 Amps
• Multiple SCCR Ratings up to 100 KAIC
• Optional Maintenance Mode for Superior Arc
Flash Protection (1200 & 2500A Frames)
• Field or Factory Installed Options
• Optional Multi-Conductor Load Side Lugs
WEG UBW Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Rotary
Operators
Flange

Molded Case Circuit Breakers– UBW Series
UBW225 (15-225A) UBW250 (250A) UBW400 (300-400A) UBW600 (500-600A)
Fixed Thermal / Fixed
Magnetic Trip
Lugs Included
UBW800 (800A)
Fixed Thermal / Adjustable
Magnetic Trip
Lugs Included
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Fixed Thermal / Adjustable
Magnetic Trip
Lugs Included
UBW1200 (800-1200A)
Electronic Trip
Order Lugs Separately
Fixed Thermal / Adjustable
Magnetic Trip
Lugs Included
UBW2500 (1200-2500A)
Electronic Trip
Order Lugs Separately
Fixed Thermal / Adjustable
Magnetic Trip
Lugs Included

Maintenance Mode
Optional on the UBW1200 and UBW2500
frame Molded Case Circuit Breakers
• When enabled arc flash energy is
reduced allowing for less PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment)
• Utilizes dedicated Arc Flash Circuit
within the trip unit
• Shifts instantaneous trip curve to the
left (2.5 – 4.0 times trip rating)
Faster Trip Response / Less Let
through Current!!
Lower your PPE Category and work
comfortably!!
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Accessories
Auxiliary Alarm Aux/Alarm Shunt Trip Undervoltage
Module
Options for All Frame Sizes Multiple Voltages for
Each Frame Size
Lock On/Off Padlocks Direct Mount Handles Extension Handles
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Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
Fixed Thermal & Adjustable Magnetic
ACW to UBW Cross Reference
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FAQ
• Why a breaker instead of fuses?
• A breaker minimize downtime, can be switched on
immediately after a fault is cleared
• Can the UBW line replace the ACW line?
• For protection purposes yes, on the physical side there
is a slight difference in the size and mounting
dimensions
• Do all the frame sizes have various KA ratings?
• Yes but check which is available for each frame
• Can the options be installed in the field?
• Yes with the exception of the 225 frame units
• Can you reverse feed UBWs? – Yes
• Are UBWs DC rated? – No
• Are the UBWs 100% breakers?– No
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