MCCB Breaker Price in Pakistan 2026 — Complete Buyer's Guide

MCCB breaker prices in Pakistan in 2026 range from Rs. 5,500 for a 3-pole 100A 25 kA unit to Rs. 75,000+ for a 4-pole 800A 65 kA industrial Moulded Case Circuit Breaker. Pricing is driven by current rating, pole count, breaking capacity, and accessories like shunt trip or motorised operating mechanism.

Last updated: 19 May 2026 · By CNC Electric Pakistan

What Is an MCCB Breaker?

MCCB stands for Moulded Case Circuit Breaker — a heavier-duty cousin of the MCB designed for the higher current ranges (typically 63 A to 1,600 A) and higher short-circuit fault levels found in industrial, commercial, and large solar/hybrid installations. Like an MCB, it trips automatically on overload and short-circuit, but its construction uses a thermoplastic insulating "moulded case" that contains the much larger arc-quenching chambers needed to safely interrupt currents up to 100 kA. MCCBs are governed by international standard IEC 60947-2 and are PSQCA certified for sale in Pakistan. For the conceptual difference between MCB, MCCB, RCCB, and ACB, read the complete types of circuit breakers guide or our deep-dive AC MCCB complete guide.

MCB vs MCCB vs RCCB vs ELCB — Complete Comparison Table

The four breaker families most commonly confused in Pakistani electrical installations are MCB, MCCB, RCCB and ELCB. They look similar on a DIN rail but protect against different fault types, carry different ratings, and cost very differently. Pick the wrong one and either your switchgear under-protects (fire and equipment damage risk) or you overspend on capability you don't need. The table below summarises the practical Pakistani differences in one view.

Property	MCB	MCCB	RCCB	ELCB
Full form	Miniature Circuit Breaker	Moulded Case Circuit Breaker	Residual Current Circuit Breaker	Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
Protects against	Overload + short circuit	Overload + short circuit (higher capacity)	Earth-leakage / shock current	Earth-fault on voltage-sensing principle (older tech)
Current range	0.5A – 125A	15A – 1600A+	25A – 100A	15A – 100A (mostly legacy)
Breaking capacity (kA)	3 – 10 kA	25 – 100 kA	N/A (leakage device, not fault interrupter)	N/A
Trip sensitivity	Thermal-magnetic, fixed	Thermal-magnetic, often adjustable	30 mA / 100 mA / 300 mA	Voltage-based (50V typical)
Pakistani PKR price band	Rs.350 – Rs.2,500	Rs.5,500 – Rs.85,000+	Rs.2,800 – Rs.9,500	Mostly out of market; replaced by RCCB
Where used in Pakistan	Homes, individual circuits, lighting/sockets	Main incomer, sub-DBs, factory feeders, solar AC side	Beside MCB for bathrooms, kitchens, outdoor sockets	Legacy installations only — NOT for new work
IEC standard	IEC 60898-1	IEC 60947-2	IEC 61008	IEC 60364 (legacy)

The four serve complementary roles, not interchangeable ones. A correctly designed Pakistani distribution board typically uses: MCCB as the main incomer, MCBs for individual circuits, and an RCCB grouped over the wet/outdoor circuits. ELCBs are obsolete — if you find one in an old panel, replace it with a modern RCCB. For deep RCCB selection, see our RCCB Pakistan guide; for MCB sizing, the MCB buyer's guide.

Difference Between MCB and MCCB Explained Simply

If you're choosing between an MCB and an MCCB for a Pakistani installation, three numbers decide it: current rating, breaking capacity, and trip adjustability.

• Current rating: If your load is under 63A and on a final circuit (one socket group, one AC, one lighting bank), an MCB is the right answer. Above 63A, or for a main incomer feeding multiple sub-circuits, you need an MCCB.
• Breaking capacity (kA): MCBs in Pakistan typically interrupt 3-10 kA short-circuit. MCCBs interrupt 25-100 kA. If your panel sees a hard short, an MCB beyond its kA rating will weld closed — the MCCB won't.
• Trip adjustability: MCBs have a fixed thermal-magnetic trip. MCCBs above 100A typically expose an adjustable trip dial (long-time and short-time), letting an electrician fine-tune protection to the actual load profile.
• Price ratio: A 63A MCB costs ~Rs.1,500. A 63A MCCB costs ~Rs.5,500 — about 3.5× more. The extra cost buys higher kA, adjustable trip, larger terminals, and DIN-rail-OR-bolt mounting.
• Physical size: MCB is a slim 18mm module; MCCB is a moulded plastic enclosure 75-280mm wide depending on frame size.

In one sentence: MCBs protect circuits, MCCBs protect panels. Most Pakistani DBs use both — an MCCB as the main breaker, and MCBs for the individual outgoing circuits below it.

MCCB Breaker Price in Pakistan 2026 — Full Price Table

Below are 2026 PKR prices for CNC Electric YCM7-series MCCBs across the most common Pakistani specifications. All prices include nationwide delivery and PSQCA-compliant testing. Bulk, dealer, and panel-builder pricing on request via WhatsApp. Prices are for fixed-trip variants; adjustable-trip and motorised models carry a 15–35% premium.

Type	Frame / Trip	Breaking Capacity	Voltage	Price (PKR)
3P MCCB	100A frame / 63A trip	25 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 5,500
3P MCCB	100A frame / 100A trip	25 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 6,200
3P MCCB	160A frame / 125A trip	35 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 9,800
3P MCCB	160A frame / 160A trip	35 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 10,800
3P MCCB	250A frame / 200A trip	35 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 13,500
3P MCCB	250A frame / 250A trip	35 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 14,500
3P MCCB	400A frame / 315A trip	50 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 26,000
3P MCCB	400A frame / 400A trip	50 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 28,000
3P MCCB	630A frame / 500A trip	50 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 42,000
3P MCCB	630A frame / 630A trip	50 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 46,000
3P MCCB	800A frame / 800A trip	65 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 68,000
4P MCCB	100A / 100A	25 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 7,800
4P MCCB	160A / 160A	35 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 13,500
4P MCCB	250A / 250A	35 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 18,500
4P MCCB	400A / 400A	50 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 36,000
4P MCCB	630A / 630A	50 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 52,000
4P MCCB	800A / 800A	65 kA	400 V AC	Rs. 75,000
DC MCCB	2P / 100A	10 kA	1000 V DC	Rs. 9,500
DC MCCB	2P / 250A	10 kA	1000 V DC	Rs. 18,500
DC MCCB	4P / 400A	10 kA	1000 V DC	Rs. 42,000

Browse the live MCCB stock at our MCCB collection; for DC variants used in solar string and battery isolation, see DC breakers. Smaller-current siblings (residential) are in the circuit breakers (MCB) collection.

How MCCB Prices Vary by Specification

Six specification axes drive MCCB cost. Understanding each prevents over-spec'ing (paying for capability you do not use) and under-spec'ing (which can cause catastrophic failure on real fault).

1. Frame Size and Trip Rating

MCCBs are organised by frame size (the maximum current the body can carry — 100A, 160A, 250A, 400A, 630A, 800A, 1250A, 1600A) and trip rating (the actual current at which it interrupts — typically 63%, 80%, or 100% of frame). A 250A-frame MCCB set to trip at 200A costs roughly the same as one set to trip at 250A — the body is identical, only the trip unit differs. Buying a larger frame than you need lets you uprate later without changing the panel cut-out.

2. Pole Configuration (3P vs 4P)

3-pole switches the three line conductors only, with neutral handled separately on the bus. 4-pole switches all four (including neutral). 4-pole is required when the neutral might carry significant fault current — typical for installations with large single-phase loads or where the neutral isolates between sources (e.g. grid + generator with separate neutrals). 4-pole costs ~30–40% more than the equivalent 3-pole. For grid-plus-generator switching, see the changeover breaker complete guide and changeover switches.

3. Breaking Capacity (kA Rating)

MCCB breaking capacities range from 25 kA (commercial buildings far from utility transformer) to 100 kA (industrial close to the substation). The actual short-circuit fault current at your installation point is calculated from transformer kVA, impedance, and conductor length — get this from your local WAPDA / KE engineer or from a load study. Using a 25 kA MCCB on a 50 kA fault location will explode the breaker on the first real fault. Each kA tier roughly adds 15–25% to price.

4. Fixed vs Adjustable Trip

Fixed-trip MCCBs interrupt at one preset current — cheaper, common for homes and small commercial. Adjustable-trip models let an electrician dial overload and short-circuit thresholds independently — essential for motor protection (where starting current must be ignored briefly) and for selectivity coordination across panels. Adjustable trip adds 15–35% to price.

5. Accessories and Auxiliaries

Optional accessories add to the order total: shunt trip coil (remote trip via 230V or 24V signal — Rs. 1,200–2,500), auxiliary contacts (status feedback to PLC or BMS — Rs. 800–1,800), under-voltage release (auto-trip on supply loss — Rs. 1,800–3,200), motorised operating mechanism (for ATS or remote reset — Rs. 8,500–24,000), plug-in or withdrawable mounting (Rs. 3,500–9,500). Specify these at the time of order; retrofitting some of them later is not always possible.

6. Brand

Value-tier MCCBs (CNC YCM7, CHINT NM1) typically run 30–45% cheaper than equivalent Schneider Compact NSX or ABB Tmax XT models, while delivering the same IEC 60947-2 protection and PSQCA certification. CNC's YCM7 series is the most installed value-tier MCCB in Pakistan in 2026, with 5-year replacement warranty. For the brand-by-brand selection logic across the entire breaker family, see the best circuit breaker in Pakistan buying guide.

Top 5 Best-Value MCCBs in Pakistan 2026

Ranked by price-to-performance for typical Pakistani industrial and commercial installations:

Rank	MCCB Model	Brand Tier	Frame / Range	Best For
#1	CNC YCM7-100/160	Value	63 – 160 A	Small commercial mains, hybrid solar
#2	CNC YCM7-250/400	Value	200 – 400 A	Workshops, large solar inverters, commercial mains
#3	CNC YCM7-630/800	Value	500 – 800 A	Industrial main breakers, distribution panels
#4	Schneider Compact NSX	Premium	100 – 630 A	Banks, hospitals, data centres, embassies
#5	ABB Tmax XT	Premium	100 – 1,600 A	Heavy industry, utility substations

When to Choose MCB vs MCCB vs ACB

The most common buyer mistake is over-buying — using an MCCB where an MCB is plenty, or specifying an ACB for a 250A application where an MCCB does the job at one-tenth the cost. Quick decision matrix:

If your load is …	Use	Typical 2026 PKR cost
Single circuit ≤ 63 A (lighting, sockets, small AC)	MCB	Rs. 245 – 680
Mains 63 – 1,600 A (factory, big shop, hybrid solar mains)	MCCB	Rs. 5,500 – 75,000
Substation incomer 630 – 6,300 A (utility-grade)	ACB	Rs. 85,000 – 800,000+

For the smaller siblings, see the MCB breaker price guide; for the large incomer/substation tier, the ACB price guide is upcoming. For RCCB/RCBO earth-leakage protection (used alongside MCCB in many installations), see the RCCB earth leakage guide.

MCCB Sizing — Rule of Thumb for Pakistan

For continuous loads (motors, large ACs, transformers), specify the MCCB at 1.25× the steady-state full-load current. Examples for 400 V three-phase loads:

• 15 HP motor (~22 A FLA): 32A trip on 100A frame, 25 kA
• 30 HP motor (~44 A FLA): 63A trip on 100A frame, 25 kA
• 50 HP motor (~74 A FLA): 100A trip on 160A frame, 35 kA
• 100 HP motor (~144 A FLA): 200A trip on 250A frame, 35 kA
• 200 kVA transformer (~289 A FLA): 400A trip on 400A frame, 50 kA
• 500 kVA transformer (~722 A FLA): 800A trip on 800A frame, 65 kA

For motor loads, also specify a D-curve trip characteristic to ride through the starting inrush (6–8× FLA for 5–10 seconds). Use the trip curves explained guide for the full curve breakdown. For motor protection downstream of the MCCB, pair with a thermal overload relay or a DOL starter using a magnetic contactor (full wiring in our contactor wiring guide).

DC MCCBs for Solar in Pakistan

As Pakistan's solar fleet scales past 5–10 kW per home and 100 kW+ commercial installations multiply, DC-side breakers up to 1000 V DC are now standard. CNC's DC MCCB range covers 100–630 A, suitable for solar string combiners, battery banks, and inverter input/output isolation. Critical specification points for DC use:

• DC voltage rating (250 V, 500 V, 750 V, 1000 V) must equal or exceed your solar string's open-circuit voltage at coldest expected ambient (this is higher than nameplate Voc).
• Pole count. DC MCCBs typically use 2 or 4 poles in series — never use a 1-pole AC MCCB for DC.
• Polarity matters — always observe + and − terminal markings; reverse connection can prevent the arc-quenching mechanism from working.
• Pair with a DC SPD upstream for surge / lightning protection.
• For complete solar DB layout (DC MCCB + DC SPD + AC MCCB + earth bus), see the solar DB box guide.

For lighter DC duties (battery isolation up to 63 A), a DC MCB from our DC breaker complete guide is more cost-effective than a DC MCCB.

How to Spot Counterfeit MCCBs in Pakistan

Fake MCCBs labelled "Schneider", "ABB", or "Siemens" appear regularly in Pakistani bazaars at suspiciously low prices — typically 30% of genuine. They can pass an open-circuit visual inspection but fail catastrophically on real fault. Five fast checks before paying:

1. Weight test. A genuine 250A MCCB weighs roughly 2.4 kg. Counterfeits with hollowed-out arc chambers weigh 1.4–1.8 kg.
2. PSQCA mark on the side of the moulded case. Genuine units sold in Pakistan carry it; counterfeits skip it.
3. Toggle action. A real MCCB has a positive, four-position toggle (ON / OFF / TRIPPED / RESET). Fakes often skip the trip-indication position.
4. Laser-etched markings. Real MCCBs have sharp laser-etched current rating, IEC standard, breaking capacity, and serial. Counterfeits use ink labels that smudge with thumbnail pressure.
5. Buy from authorised channels. CNC's official store at cncelectric.pk, the Daraz CNC store, or any of our listed dealers (full list on about-us) — never roadside markets.

MCCB Installation Tips from Pakistani Electricians

• Match cable to MCCB. A 400A MCCB on 95 mm² cable is undersized — 95 mm² is rated for ~250 A continuous. Always size the cable first using PSQCA cable ampacity tables, then the breaker. Browse DC breakers and AC breakers together with cables from any electrical wholesaler.
• Torque the line and load lugs. Loose terminals on a 400A MCCB can melt within hours under full load. Use a torque wrench to manufacturer spec (typically 10–15 Nm for 250–400A frames, 25–35 Nm for 630–800A).
• Provide ventilation. MCCBs derate at high ambient temperature. A 400A MCCB enclosed in a sealed steel cabinet with no ventilation may carry only 320 A continuously. Use ventilated panels or rate down 20%.
• Don't bus-couple polarity-sensitive DC MCCBs in reverse. Solar installers in particular: confirm + and − markings before bolting on the cable lugs.
• Combine with RCCB upstream. MCCBs do not protect against earth-leakage shocks. Install a 100 mA or 300 mA RCCB at the panel for fire / shock protection. See the RCCB guide.
• For DB layout reference, see the DB box complete guide and DB box wiring step-by-step.

Bulk and Project Pricing

MCCBs sit in a higher price band than MCBs, so volume discounts are negotiated per-project rather than from a fixed tier list. As a rough guide:

• 5–24 units mixed ratings: 6–10% off list
• 25–99 units: 12–20% off list, with extended payment terms for verified contractors
• 100+ units / panel-builder accounts: 22–32% off, plus pre-assembly options
• Full panel kits (MCCB + MCB + RCCB + bus bars + enclosure): negotiated as a package

Send the rating list and quantities on WhatsApp for an immediate quote. Same-day dispatch from Lahore for in-stock items. For ATS or solar/genset combo orders, also share the ATS spec so we can include the matching unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of a 100A MCCB in Pakistan?

A CNC YCM7 3-pole 100A MCCB at 25 kA breaking capacity is Rs. 6,200 in 2026. The 4-pole version is Rs. 7,800. Schneider and ABB equivalents at the same rating run Rs. 14,500–18,000.

What is the price of a 250A MCCB in Pakistan?

A 3-pole 250A 35 kA CNC YCM7 MCCB is Rs. 14,500. The 4-pole equivalent is Rs. 18,500. Adjustable-trip versions add about Rs. 3,500–5,500.

What is the price of a 400A MCCB in Pakistan?

A 3-pole 400A 50 kA CNC YCM7 is Rs. 28,000. The 4-pole is Rs. 36,000. With motorised operating mechanism (for ATS or remote reset) add Rs. 14,000–22,000.

MCB or MCCB — which one for my application?

Use an MCB for circuits up to 63 A; use an MCCB above 63 A. Crossover is at 63 A. Detailed comparison and pricing for both: MCB price guide.

Are CNC MCCBs PSQCA approved?

Yes. Every CNC YCM7-series MCCB sold in Pakistan carries the PSQCA certification mark and conforms to IEC 60947-2. Each batch is tested before release. Five-year replacement warranty applies.

Do CNC MCCBs come with a 5-year warranty?

Yes — 5-year replacement warranty against manufacturing defect, covering thermal-magnetic trip unit and moulded case. Damage from over-voltage, lightning strike, mechanical mis-installation, or counterfeit-purchase is excluded.

Can I use a DC MCCB on AC?

Generally yes, but the AC breaking capacity will be lower than the AC-rated equivalent. The reverse — using an AC MCCB on DC — is dangerous and prohibited because the AC arc-quenching design relies on the natural zero-crossing of the AC waveform that DC does not have. Always use DC-rated breakers for DC circuits.

Do you ship MCCBs nationwide in Pakistan?

Yes — same-day dispatch from Lahore for in-stock units, nationwide courier to Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Hyderabad. Cash on delivery available for orders up to Rs. 100,000; bank transfer or EasyPaisa for larger orders.

What is the difference between MCB and MCCB?

MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) handles up to ~125A with 3-10 kA breaking capacity and a fixed trip. MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) handles 15A-1600A+ with 25-100 kA breaking capacity, larger terminals, and an adjustable trip on units above 100A. Use MCBs for individual circuits, MCCBs as the panel main or feeder.

What is the difference between MCCB and RCCB?

MCCB protects against overload and short-circuit (overcurrent faults). RCCB protects against earth-leakage / shock current. They are complementary, not interchangeable — a correctly designed Pakistani DB has both. The MCCB sits at the main; the RCCB sits over the wet circuits.

What is the difference between MCCB and ACB?

ACB (Air Circuit Breaker) is the next tier above MCCB — typically 800A and up, with full short-time withstand capability for selective coordination in large LV switchboards. MCCBs serve up to ~1600A. Above that, or where you need true selectivity in a tiered protection scheme, an ACB is required.

Is ELCB the same as RCCB?

No. ELCB is older voltage-sensing earth-fault technology. RCCB is the modern current-sensing residual-current device. Pakistani regulations and new installations require RCCB. If your existing panel has an ELCB, plan to replace it with an RCCB at the next maintenance window.

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