Description
The Cutler Hammer-Eaton H2016B-3 is a factory-matched set of three (3) thermal overload heater elements engineered to provide precise, dependable motor overload protection in Eaton/Cutler-Hammer motor starters and overload relays. Rated for a full load amp (FLA) range of 39.6 to 57.4 amps with a Class 20 trip characteristic, these heaters are the correct replacement or OEM-specified choice for commercial and industrial HVAC applications including compressors, fan motors, pumps, and air handling units.
Key Features
- Full Load Amp (FLA) Rating: 39.6 – 57.4 A
- Trip Class: Class 20 (standard trip)
- Sold as a matched set of 3 heater elements for three-phase motor protection
- OEM-compatible with Eaton/Cutler-Hammer overload relays and motor starters
- Provides accurate thermal overload protection to prevent motor burnout
- Designed for consistent, repeatable trip performance across the full amp range
Application
The H2016B-3 heater set is suitable for use in commercial and industrial HVAC motor control circuits where three-phase motor protection is required. Common applications include HVAC compressor starters, chiller and pump motor starters, air handler fan motor starters, and other motor control center (MCC) applications operating within the 39.6–57.4 A FLA range.
Why Choose Eaton/Cutler-Hammer Heater Elements?
Eaton’s Cutler-Hammer heater elements are manufactured to precise thermal specifications, ensuring that your overload relay trips at the correct time to protect motors from sustained overloads and phase imbalances. Using the correct, matched heater elements is critical to maintaining UL listing compliance and reliable motor protection in the field.







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