--- title: PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - Series 16 description: "Mechanical Products offers new family of circuit protectors: Short Stop Thermal Circuit Breakers. Auto, manual or modified reset, in ratings from 3 to 50 Amps." image: https://www.mechprod.com/hubfs/SS_Breakers.jpg --- [![U.S. Manufacturer of Circiut Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-1637183307-png/Mechprod-images/circuit-breakers.png)](https://www.mechprod.com/) Call:**630.953.4100**  |  Email: [helpme@mechprod.com](mailto:helpme@mechprod.com) Advanced Design   -   Legendary Performance   -   Superior Circuit Protection   -   Worldwide   -   Count On It ## [PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - Series 16](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/new-product-release-mechanical-products-short-stop-thermal-circuit-breakers-0-1) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Mechanical Products (MP) Series 16 Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection MP released an updated version of the Series 16 datasheet. Series 16 UPDATED datasheet is now available online for download!    | ** The da****tasheet includes:** - Easier to use part numbering guides - Updated regulatory approvals - Additional hardware options - Detailed physical configurations | [![Click to visit the Series 16 webpage](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Series%2016%203.gif?width=120&name=Series%2016%203.gif "Click to visit the Series 16 webpage")](https://www.mechprod.com/products/mp-series-16--push-to-reset-circuit-breaker) | | --- | --- |   The Series 16 has been in production since 1959 and is a proven reliable single-pole circuit breaker designed to protect equipment in the 0.5 to 70 Amp range.  The MP Series 16 is suitable for diverse applications such as Medical Equipment, Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), Portable Generators, Welders, Industrial Cleaning Equipment, and Transportation.    [![Download Data Sheet](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/182618/eed9a0a6-55f6-4f94-91d8-4ace6622bc16.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/182618/eed9a0a6-55f6-4f94-91d8-4ace6622bc16)   | **Series 16 Features:** - UL1500 Ignition Protection - UL, cUL, CSA, VDE, CCC - ROHS Compliant - Choice of snap-in or thread mounting - Multiple hardware and boot options - Variety of termination options   | [![Click to visit the Series 16 webpage](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Series16TrioNoBackground-1.jpg?width=220&name=Series16TrioNoBackground-1.jpg "Click to visit the Series 16 webpage")](https://www.mechprod.com/products/mp-series-16--push-to-reset-circuit-breaker) | | --- | --- |             For questions and application assistance:  [Helpme@mechprod.com](mailto:Helpme@mechprod.com)   Download out product selection guide:  [![VIEW PRODUCT CATALOG](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/182618/561eb5f2-02b4-4563-a267-03a8f24e173f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/182618/561eb5f2-02b4-4563-a267-03a8f24e173f) [![Group_of_Breakers_081016.jpg](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group_of_Breakers_081016.jpg?width=640&name=Group_of_Breakers_081016.jpg)](https://www.mechprod.com/product-catalog)     **About Mechanical Products** MP has been a leading supplier of thermal circuit protection since 1943.  MP circuit breakers are used in thousands of commercial and industrial applications ranging from medical equipment, appliances, lighting, and communication devices, to recreational and off road vehicles/equipment, and electrical protection devices.  MP has been management owned and operated since 1998, is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois and maintains manufacturing capabilities in the US and overseas.    *For additional information please contact:* * *Mechanical Products Company                                                                                                                          (630) 953-4100 helpme@mechprod.com [www.mechprod.com](https://www.mechprod.com) Lombard, Illinois - June 15, 2017 Tags: [Circuit Protectors](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/circuit-protectors), [Overcurrent Protection](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/overcurrent-protection), [Thermal Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/thermal-circuit-breakers), [Circuit Breaker](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/circuit-breaker), [Push to Reset](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/push-to-reset), [Transportation](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/transportation), [Short Stop Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/short-stop-circuit-breakers), [New Products](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/new-products), [Shortstop](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/shortstop) ### Follow us! ### Subscribe by Email ### Latest Posts ### Posts by Month - [May 2012 (4)](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/archive/2012/05) - [July 2012 (3)](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/archive/2012/07) - [April 2013 (3)](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/archive/2013/04) **Mechanical Products** **Count on MP for your thermal circuit breaker needs** Tel: 630.953.4100  |  Fax: 630.953.4110  |  Email: [helpme@mechprod.com](mailto:helpme@mechprod.com) **www.mechprod.com**