Built for heavy-duty industrial applications, this 40-amp PowerPacT breaker offers fixed thermal and magnetic trip functions. It is designed to safeguard critical branch and feeder circuits. Featuring an I-Line mounting style, the device integrates seamlessly into Square D distribution panels. Facility managers can utilize this model to upgrade older FA36040 hardware. The B-Frame construction includes a standard ABC phase connection and carries a HACR rating for commercial HVAC equipment.
What panelboards are compatible with the BDA36040 circuit breaker?
The BDA36040 is an I-Line style plug-in breaker designed exclusively for use in Square D I-Line electrical panelboards and switchboards. It is not compatible with NQ or NF series panels, which require different mounting styles.
Can the PowerPacT BDA36040 replace older Square D FA or FH frame breakers?
Yes, the Schneider Electric PowerPacT B-frame series serves as the direct replacement for legacy F-frame (FA and FH) molded case circuit breakers. It fits into the same I-Line panelboard mounting space footprint, allowing for straightforward retrofits.
What phase connection does the BDA36040 have?
This 3-pole breaker comes configured with a standard ABC phase connection for I-Line busbars. In the PowerPacT catalog logic, a standard ABC connection is indicated by the absence of a specialized phase option suffix at the end of the part number.
What does the D in the BDA36040 catalog number represent?
The letter D designates the interrupting rating class within the PowerPacT B-frame family. This specific class provides short-circuit protection ratings of 25 kA at 240V, 18 kA at 480V, and 14 kA at 600Y/347V AC.
What are the load-side wire capacity limits for this breaker?
The factory-installed mechanical lugs on the load side of the breaker accept solid or stranded aluminum or copper (Al/Cu) conductors ranging from 14 AWG to 2/0 AWG. The line side requires no wiring, as it utilizes the integral I-Line plug-on jaws.
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Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 4.9 out of 5 based on 9 reviews.
Square D BDA36100 - 100A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/2/26
Good price, fast delivery
My local supplier was backordered one this item for a few months, Superbreakers beat the price and delivered it quickly.
AG
Alan G.
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Square D BDA36020 - 20A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3/10/26
Excellent Value
Excellent Value and fast shipping. SuperBreakers delivered!!
MM
Mike M.
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Square D BDA36050 - 50A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2/25/26
Review
Super Breakers had the breakers I needed in stock at a fair price and shipped & delivered in an expedited fashion. They are my go-to guys for hard to find breakers.
Mike @ Frey Electric
SM
Sergio M.
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Square D BDA36040 - 40A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1/19/26
Installed & working
Ordered this from SuperBreakers when local vendors were quoting me 25%+.
So I got a refurbished version of this breaker.
It is installed and working.
Also, service was great.
Thank you SuperBreakers!
GO
George O.
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Square D BDA36080 - 80A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
8/18/22
Just received it. Packaging was
Just received it. Packaging was good. Product seems to be exactly as described. Installing soon.