ABB MS132-1.6 manual motor starter with 1.0-1.6 A adjustable current range designed for motor switching and protection against overloads and short circuits.
£98.64
The ABB MS132-1.6 is a compact and reliable manual motor starter designed for switching, protecting and isolating motors in industrial automation and electrical control applications. As part of the ABB MS132 motor protection range, it provides integrated protection against short circuits, overloads and phase failures without requiring additional fuses.
This motor protection circuit breaker features a compact 45 mm width design, a rotary handle with clear ON/OFF/TRIP indication and a trip-free mechanism for dependable operation. The MS132-1.6 is suitable for both single-phase and three-phase motor applications and can be combined with ABB contactors to create coordinated motor starter solutions.
With an adjustable current range of 1.0–1.6 A, a trip class 10 overload protection characteristic and a rated service short-circuit breaking capacity of 100 kA at 400 V AC, the ABB MS132-1.6 provides reliable motor protection for compact industrial installations.
Manual motor starters such as the ABB MS132-1.6 combine switching, overload protection and short-circuit protection in a single compact device. This reduces panel space requirements while improving motor protection and simplifying electrical installation.
The ABB MS132 range is designed for industrial automation engineers and machine builders requiring dependable motor protection, safe isolation and straightforward integration with contactor-based starter combinations.
| Manufacturer | ABB |
|---|---|
| Series | MS132 Manual Motor Starters |
| Model | MS132-1.6 |
| Product type | Manual motor starter / motor protection circuit breaker |
| Product ID | 1SAM350000R1006 |
| Current setting range | 1.0–1.6 A |
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Rated operational current | 1.6 A |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV |
| Trip class | 10 |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Mounting type | DIN rail mounting |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | approx. 90 × 45 × 86.75 mm |
| Weight | approx. 0.265 kg |
The ABB MS132-1.6 is used for manually switching motors and protecting them against overloads, short circuits and phase failures.
The MS132-1.6 supports an adjustable current setting range of 1.0–1.6 A.
The device provides protection against short circuits, overloads and phase failures.
Yes, the MS132-1.6 can be combined with ABB contactors to create coordinated motor starter solutions.
The ABB MS132-1.6 is designed for DIN rail mounting in industrial control panels.
ABB MS132 manual motor starters are widely used in industrial automation and motor control applications to provide reliable protection, safe isolation and efficient electrical system integration.{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Product", "name": "ABB MS132-1.6 Manual Motor Starter 1.0-1.6 A", "sku": "1SAM350000R1006", "mpn": "1SAM350000R1006", "brand": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "ABB" }, "category": "Manual Motor Starters", "description": "ABB MS132-1.6 manual motor starter with 1.0-1.6 A adjustable current range designed for motor switching and protection against overloads and short circuits.", "additionalProperty": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Current range", "value": "1.0–1.6 A" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Number of poles", "value": "3" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Trip class", "value": "10" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Protection rating", "value": "IP20" } ] } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the ABB MS132-1.6 used for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The ABB MS132-1.6 is used for manually switching motors and protecting them against overloads, short circuits and phase failures." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What current range does the MS132-1.6 support?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The MS132-1.6 supports an adjustable current setting range of 1.0–1.6 A." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What protection functions are included?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The device provides protection against short circuits, overloads and phase failures." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can the MS132-1.6 be used with contactors?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, the MS132-1.6 can be combined with ABB contactors to create coordinated motor starter solutions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What mounting method is used?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The ABB MS132-1.6 is designed for DIN rail mounting in industrial control panels." } } ] }
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