Maintaining legacy commercial electrical infrastructure requires specific hardware like this 40-amp molded case unit. It provides essential long-time and instantaneous trip functions for standard branch circuits. Designed to fit NBLP, NBC, NBDP, and CDP panelboards, the device fastens securely via bolt-on connections. Facility managers can use it to substitute the UBIF240NB without modifying existing enclosures.
Which panelboards accept the Federal Pacific NB221040 circuit breaker?
This breaker is compatible with legacy Federal Pacific NBLP, NBC, NBDP, and CDP panelboards.
How does the NB221040 mount into the panel?
It utilizes a bolt-on connection to secure directly to the panelboard bus, distinguishing it from plug-in alternatives.
What wire gauge range is supported by the NB221040 terminals?
The load side lugs accommodate wire sizes from 14 AWG up to 2 AWG.
What is the modern aftermarket replacement for the NB221040?
The Connecticut Electric UBIF240NB serves as a direct drop-in replacement for this 40-amp, 2-pole bolt-on breaker.
Does the NB221040 use the Federal Pacific Stab-Lok design?
No. The NB series features a standard bolt-on connection, whereas the Stab-Lok design refers to Federal Pacific's plug-in breakers, such as the NA and NC series.
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Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 5.0 out of 5 based on 18 reviews.
Federal Pacific NB100 - 100A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7/2/26
100amp federal pacific breaker
So far the breaker works as expected
Just good to know some of these old federal are still available.
Thank you
SG
scott g.
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Federal Pacific NB111020 - 20A 1 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6/26/26
Hard to find breakers
Had a project at a school built in the 1960’s and thought we were up a creek when confronted with ancient FPE commercial panels. Luckily we found what we needed with Suoerbreakers.
BF
Barry F.
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Federal Pacific NB100 - 100A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6/13/26
Hard to find circuit breaker
Item was as described.
WW
William W.
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Federal Pacific NB100 - 100A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3/9/26
Exactly what I needed.
Awesome! Packaging and delivery were good. Bolted in and worked perfectly!!)
GH
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Federal Pacific NB125 - 125A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker