Mersen MPDB67653 Open-Style Power Distribution Block, 3-Pole, 1000V, Tin-Plated Aluminum
The Mersen MPDB67653 is an open-style power distribution block (PDB) built for reliable box-to-box power connections in industrial and commercial electrical systems. UL 1953 listed and rated for 1000V AC/DC, this 3-pole block delivers a 250A ampere rating on aluminum conductors and 310A on copper conductors, with a tin-plated aluminum conductor body and a glass filled polycarbonate insulating housing. The primary side offers 1 opening per pole while the secondary side offers 10 openings per pole, supporting a wide range of conductor sizes from 350 kcmil down to #14 AWG.
Key Features
- Ampere Rating: 250A on aluminum conductors and 310A on copper conductors for flexible power distribution capacity.
- Voltage Rating: UL rated 1000V AC and 1000V DC for demanding industrial applications.
- 3-Pole Configuration: 1 opening per pole on the primary side and 10 openings per pole on the secondary side, accepting 350 kcmil to #14 AWG conductors.
- Durable Construction: Tin-plated aluminum conductors paired with a glass filled polycarbonate insulating body for corrosion resistance and mechanical strength.
- Box-to-Box Connection: Primary and secondary connector types are both box style, installed via direct screw mount.
- Frequency & Current Type: Rated AC/DC at 50/60 Hz for broad system compatibility.
- Short Circuit Withstand: 100 kA rating with Class J, T, L, RK1, RK5, CC, and G fuses, plus a 10 kA standalone short circuit rating.
- Torque Ratings: Primary torque of 275 in-lb at 350-#6, with secondary torque ratings of 28 in-lb (#6), 25 in-lb (#8), and 20 in-lb (#10-#14).
Certifications & Compliance
- UL 1953 Listed
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Ac Or Dc: AC/DC
- Ampere Rating Al: 250 A
- Ampere Rating Cu: 310 A
- Body Insulating Material: Glass Filled Polycarbonate
- Connector Type Primary: Box
- Connector Type Secondary: Box
- Frequency Hz: 50/60 Hz
- Hex Screw Size Type Primary: 11/16-16 x .88
- Hex Screw Size Type Secondary: 1/4-28 x .38
- Hole Diameter Primary: 0.75 in
- Hole Diameter Secondary: 0.21 in
- Installation Mounting: Direct Screw Mount
- Number Of Openings Per Pole Primary: 1
- Number Of Openings Per Pole Secondary: 10
- Product Height: 3.25 in
- Product Length: 3.08 in
- Product Weight: 1.6 lb
- Product Width: 5.28 in
- Rated Voltage Ac Ul: 1000 V
- Rated Voltage Dc Ul: 1000 V
- Rohs Compliant: Yes
- Short Circuit Rating Class Cc: 100 kA with 30A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class G: 100 kA with 60A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class J: 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class L: 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class Rk1: 100 kA with 200A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class Rk5: 100 kA with 100A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class T: 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Standalone: 10 kA
- Torque Rating Primary: 350-#6 275
- Torque Rating Secondary: #6 28; #8 25; #10-#14 20
Typical Applications
- Industrial Power Distribution Panels
- Motor Control Centers
- Panelboard and Switchgear Wiring
- Box-to-Box Power Connections
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
Why Mersen?
Mersen engineers the MPDB67653 with a tin-plated aluminum conductor and glass filled polycarbonate insulating body to deliver dependable, code-compliant power distribution. Backed by UL 1953 listing, a 1000V AC/DC rating, and short circuit withstand ratings up to 100 kA across multiple fuse classes, this open-style PDB is built for demanding, high-reliability electrical systems where consistent box-to-box performance matters.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Ac Or Dc:
- AC/DC
- Ampere Rating Al :
- 250 A
- Ampere Rating Cu :
- 310 A
- Body Insulating Material:
- Glass Filled Polycarbonate
- Connector Material:
- Tin-plated Aluminum
- Connector Type Primary :
- Box
- Connector Type Secondary :
- Box
- Frequency Hz :
- 50/60 Hz
- Hex Screw Size Type Primary :
- 11/16-16 x .88
- Hex Screw Size Type Secondary :
- 1/4-28 x .38
- Hole Diameter Primary :
- 0.75 in
- Hole Diameter Secondary :
- 0.21 in
- Installation Mounting:
- Direct Screw Mount
- Number Of Openings Per Pole Primary :
- 1
- Number Of Openings Per Pole Secondary :
- 10
- Number Of Poles:
- 3-Pole
- Product Height:
- 3.25 in
- Product Length:
- 3.08 in
- Product Weight:
- 1.6 lb
- Product Width:
- 5.28 in
- Rated Voltage Ac Ul:
- 1000 V
- Rated Voltage Dc Ul:
- 1000 V
- Rohs Compliant:
- Yes
- Short Circuit Rating Class Cc :
- 100 kA with 30A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class G :
- 100 kA with 60A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class J :
- 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class L :
- 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class Rk1 :
- 100 kA with 200A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class Rk5 :
- 100 kA with 100A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Class T :
- 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Short Circuit Rating Standalone :
- 10 kA
- Torque Rating Primary :
- 350-#6 275
- Torque Rating Secondary :
- #6 28; #8 25; #10-#14 20
- Wire Range Primary :
- 350-#6
- Wire Range Secondary :
- #6-#14
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Type:
- Power Distribution Block