making current vs breaking current
making current vs breaking current
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Hi,
Can anyone explain why making current rating is bigger than breaking current rating? An why this normally happend near generators ?
Thanks.
Can anyone explain why making current rating is bigger than breaking current rating? An why this normally happend near generators ?
Thanks.






RE: making current vs breaking current
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: making current vs breaking current
Breaking current is based on the ability of the contacts to interrupt the current. If the contacts are not able to interrupt the current when they open, the heat energy in the resulting arc will often destroy the device.
Bill
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