Circuit Protection Market Trends

Circuit Protection Market Trends

The increasing electrical and electronic device usage in every sector has triggered the rising growth of circuit protection devices. Industrial sectors are increasingly adopting automation and advanced machinery to improve efficiency and achieve high productivity. These systems rely on sensitive electronic components that need core circuit protection to prevent damage from electrical faults and ensure continuous operation. For instance, in October 2022, Mitsubishi Electric Power Product Company, Inc. (MEPPI) announced the first shipments of its 72kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) with dry-air insulation, the latest addition to the company’s switchgear product line. Designed, assembled, and tested in the U.S., the company’s 72kV vacuum circuit breaker meets all applicable ANSI, IEEE, and IEC certification standards. Its vacuum circuit breaker eliminates the need and expense of tracking and documenting greenhouse gases, hence lowering Operational and Maintenance (O&M) costs.
 

The growing use of electronics in automotive applications, from Engine Control Units (ECUs) to electric power steering and other systems, highlights the importance of circuit protection. These critical systems must be protected from electrical faults to ensure vehicle performance and safety. For instance, in May 2022, AutomationDirect brought Gladiator GCB series molded case circuit breakers to its lineup of circuit protection devices. Gladiator MCCBs are designed to reliably protect circuits and equipment from thermal overloads, short circuits, and ground faults. Available in two or three-pole configurations, these high-performance circuit breakers are offered in seven frame sizes up to 1,200A with a selection of trip units and up to a 100kA interrupting capacity.