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description: Surface Mount Circuit Breakers | Information on over-current and protection terminology, standards, and circuit breakers
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## [The Work Truck Show - Visit Mechanical Products, Booth # 5084](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/bid/360454/The-Work-Truck-Show-Visit-Mechanical-Products-Booth-5084)
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Mechanical Products, a manufacturer of High Quality Thermal Circuit Breakers will be exhibiting at the NTEA Work Truck Show, in Indianapolis, Indiana
March 4 through March 6, 2015
Visit us in Booth # 5084
See all our NEW Product Introductions
Series 12 - Series 15 - Series 17 Hi-Amp Circuit Breakers
NEW *trip***ID**TM Lighted Hi-Amp Accessory
And Other New Re-Engineered Truck Circuit Protection Products
Mechanical Products Company, 1112 N. Garfield Street, Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 630-953-4100 -- Email: helpme@mechprod.com
Visit our website at www.mechprod.com
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## [IBEX 2014 - Visit Mechanical Products Booth 2217 for Marine Breakers](https://www.mechprod.com/blog-old/bid/348368/IBEX-2014-Visit-Mechanical-Products-Booth-2217-for-Marine-Breakers)
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Mechanical Products, a manufacturer of High Quality Marine Circuit Breakers will be exhibiting at the IBEX - 2014 Marine Trade Show, in Tampa, Florida
September 30 through October 2, 2014
See all our NEW Product Introductions
Series 12 - Series 15 - Series 17 Circuit Breakers
Mechanical Products Company, 1112 N. Garfield Street, Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 630-953-4100 -- Email: helpme@mechprod.com
Visit our website at www.mechprod.com
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## [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)
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# 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/)**
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.
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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.
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