Power Protection that Keeps You Running
Discover why top generator manufacturers trust E-T-A for rugged, resettable circuit protection built to perform in any condition.
Power Under Control: The Role of Advanced Circuit Protection in Modern Generators
As power reliability becomes a critical priority across industries, circuit protection is no longer just a component—it's a core requirement in generator design. From residential backups to industrial-scale systems, the risk of overcurrents, surges, and equipment failure demands highly engineered protection solutions. E-T-A’s resettable circuit breakers eliminate the need for fuse replacements, reducing downtime and operational costs. Our solutions meet UL, CSA, and VDE standards, providing certified performance that OEMs and engineers can trust in mission-critical environments.
With the generator market projected to grow beyond USD 10 billion by 2032, driven by energy transition, hybrid generators, and harsh environmental demands, reliable circuit protection is now a design imperative. E-T-A's circuit breakers deliver compact, multi-functional designs—combining switching and protection in one component—perfect for applications with limited space and high performance needs. Featuring high ingress protection (IP-rated) and thermal, magnetic-hydraulic or thermal-magnetic technologies, our products are ideal for generators used in mining, oil & gas, and mobile welding platforms, offering long-term resilience, resettable functionality and globally recognized safety compliance.
Dirty Dozen: Common Generator Protection Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Generators are critical for modern infrastructure. Whether it's powering essential systems in hospitals, maintaining uptime at construction sites, or enabling mobile operations in mining and oil fields, generators are at the heart of backup and mobile power strategies. Yet, despite their importance, one crucial aspect is often overlooked: circuit protection.
At E-T-A, we specialize in circuit protection solutions and have seen the cost of poor decisions in generator systems—equipment failures, extended downtimes, costly repairs and even safety hazards. Many of these risks stem from avoidable mistakes in specifying overcurrent protection.
Resettable, Reliable and Ready for Demanding Environments
E-T-A’s portfolio includes magnetic-hydraulic and thermal-magnetic circuit breakers tailored for generator applications—from light-duty residential to heavy-duty oilfield units.
Benefits of E-T-A solutions:
Resettable Technology – Reduces maintenance and downtime
Compact Design – Saves space and simplifies panel layouts
Rugged IP Protection – Ideal for offshore, mobile, or industrial use
Switching + Protection – Multi-functional breakers reduce component count
UL Certified – Trusted compliance with UL1077 and UL489 standards
Featured Products
Trusted by Engineers. Proven in the Field.
Type 2-6500
Approvals
UL1077
Rated Voltage
AC 250 V (50/60 Hz), DC 28 V
Current Rating
from 0.1 A up to 10 A (up to 15 A upon request)
Type 1658
Approvals
VDE, UL1077
Rated Voltage
AC 240 V, DC 28 V
Current Rating
from 5 A up to 30 A
Type 2-5700
Approvals
VDE, CSA, UL1077, CCC
Rated Voltage
AC 250 V / DC 28 V / UL/CSA: DC50 V
Current Rating
from 0,05 A up to 25 A
Type 3120-N
Approvals
VDE, UL, CSA, CCC, KC
Rated Voltage
AC 240 V, DC 50 V
AC 415 V upon request
Current Rating
from 0.1 A up to 20 A (up to 30 A to special order, single pole only)
Type 8335
Approvals
VDE (EN 60934), UL 1077, Ignition protected (UL 1077 + UL 1500), UL 489A, UL 489, CCC
Rated Voltage
AC 3 / 415 V
AC / 240 V (50/60 Hz)
DC / 80 V
Current Rating
from 1A up to 50A 1- and multipole
Type 4230-T
Approvals
UL1077, UL489
Rated Voltage
AC 480/Y277; DC 60/125V
Current Rating
from 1 A up to 63 A
Who Uses E-T-A?
Whether you’re manufacturing residential backup generators or engineering multi-megawatt industrial systems, E-T-A is your ideal partner.
Our solutions are perfect for:
Portable / Semi / Stationary Generators
OEMs and System Integrators in Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Welding
Residential Generator Brands
Engineers designing automation and backup systems
Hybrid / Inverter Generator Solutions
Ready to Power Up Performance?
Don’t wait for failure. Choose circuit protection built for today’s power challenges. Request a product sample or talk to one of our sales representatives to find the best solution for your generator application.
Tom Donaldson
Regional Account Manager
E-T-A Engineering Technology
Phone: 815-560-1236
E-T-A Circuit Breakers
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Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: (847) 827-7600
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