--- title: Blog | Mechanical Products | Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers description: Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers | Information on over-current and protection terminology, standards, and circuit breakers --- [![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 ## [Mechanical Products Series 19 Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/mp-new-series-19-heavy-duty-circuit-breakers) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![3Breakers19](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3Breakers19.jpg?width=633&name=3Breakers19.jpg) **NEW Series 19 HEAVY DUTY circuit breaker** ** available in 25 to 200 Amp ratings** **                                          ** **with optional LED *trip*IDTM** **The New MP Series 19 line of Circuit Breakers offers end users and designers the LED tripIDTM option in Type I Auto Reset and Type III Manual Reset breakers, with multiple installation option, in a wider amperage rating up to 30VDC, and superior Water Ingress Protection meeting IP67 and IP69K applications.  Specifically designed for Heavy Duty and Industrial Transportation vehicle manufacturer applications that require a robust - harsh environment type of breaker.  For more information on these and other quality circuit protection devices, visit Mechancal Products at www.mechprod.com. ** 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/mp-new-series-19-heavy-duty-circuit-breakers#comments-listing) Tags: [Overcurrent Protection](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/overcurrent-protection), [Hi-AMP](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/hi-amp), [High Amp](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/high-amp), [Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/heavy-duty-circuit-breakers), [Circuit Breaker](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/circuit-breaker), [heavy duty](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/heavy-duty) ## [Circuit Breakers - MP New 17 Series Thermal Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/bid/335146/Circuit-Breakers-MP-New-17-Series-Thermal-Circuit-Breakers) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![describe the image](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-401018012-jpg/images/homenewrounded_copy2.jpg?width=650&height=265&name=homenewrounded_copy2.jpg) # NEW 17 SERIES THERMAL # CIRCUIT BREAKERS   **[Standard designs, New Side-By-Side Surface and Easy Access 90o Panel Mount](https://www.mechprod.com/products/mp-series-17/)** **[Available in 25 to 200 Amp Ratings](https://www.mechprod.com/products/mp-series-17/)**   ![Series17SurfaceAndPanel](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-951724234-jpg/images/series17surfaceandpanel.jpg?width=300&height=149&name=series17surfaceandpanel.jpg)![Series17soloSmall](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-957897282-jpg/images/series17solosmall.jpg?width=164&height=159&name=series17solosmall.jpg)![describe the image](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-399321005-png/images/made_in_america_circle.png?width=125&height=125&name=made_in_america_circle.png)   Mechanical Products (MP) announces the release of the Series 17, which is designed for industrial transportation and vehicle accessory manufacturers to include Agricultural, Construction, Marine, Bus, Emergency Vehicles, Automotive Lifts, Battery Chargers, Recreational Vehicles and Trucks.  The Series 17, manufactured in the U.S.A., is a main or branch circuit breaker used in accessory or auxiliary direct circuit (DC) electrical systems operating in harsh environments to provide protection in the event of overload and, or short circuit interruptions.  The Series 17 is offered in 25 to 200 amps and is specifically designed with features including new mounting configurations and termination styles.  The Series 17 is available in the second quarter of 2014 through MP’s authorized distribution partners. The Series 17 offers end users and designers improved access to wiring and operation, corrosion resistant studs and hardware, superior moisture sealing, a variety of mounting options, higher amperage ratings, and potential use of bus bars while enclosed in a durable, sealed thermoplastic housing.  The Series 17 is compatible to existing mounting profiles while offering new features and mounting styles that allow for next generation designs.  The MP Series 17 offers NEW Side by Side Surface and Easy Access 90o Panel Mount designs, in addition to standard mounting profiles.  Surface Mount configurations are available in 1/4” and 3/8” heavy duty stainless steel terminal studs.  Panel Mount units are available with 1/4” brass, nickel plated terminal studs.  All are available in 25 to 200 amp ratings with stainless steel terminal sems nuts as an option.  Priced competitively, these high quality breakers, commonly known as High Amp circuit breakers or Hi Amp circuit breakers, are assembled right here in the USA, with minimal lead time required.  ![describe the image](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-953454458-jpg/images/img_4797small.jpg?width=147&height=148&name=img_4797small.jpg)![describe the image](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-513428565-jpg/images/auto_reset_(3).jpg?width=200&height=150&name=auto_reset_(3).jpg)![describe the image](https://www.mechprod.com/hs-fs/file-513055765-jpg/images/img_4808.jpg?width=200&height=150&name=img_4808.jpg) 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 on these and other high quality MP thermal circuit protection devices, visit Mechanical Products at www.mechprod.com. 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/bid/335146/Circuit-Breakers-MP-New-17-Series-Thermal-Circuit-Breakers#comments-listing) Tags: [circuit breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/circuit-breakers), [Hi-AMP](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/hi-amp), [Push to Trip](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/push-to-trip), [High Amp](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/high-amp), [Auto Reset](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/auto-reset), [Type 1 Breaker](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/type-1-breaker), [Type III Breaker](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/type-iii-breaker), [Ignition Protected](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/ignition-protected), [Waterproof Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/waterproof-breakers), [Thermal Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/thermal-circuit-breakers), [RV Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/rv-breakers), [Marine Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/marine-circuit-breakers), [Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/heavy-duty-circuit-breakers), [Surface Mount Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/surface-mount-circuit-breakers), [Panel Mount Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/panel-mount-circuit-breakers), [Flush Mount Circuit Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/flush-mount-circuit-breakers), [Reset Circuit Breakers Push Button Hi Amp](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/reset-circuit-breakers-push-button-hi-amp), [Circuit Breaker Trip Devices](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/topic/circuit-breaker-trip-devices) [All posts](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/all) ### 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**