Identify Your
MCC Bucket Type
Not sure what MCC you have? Use this visual guide to identify your bucket type by the handle mechanism. Once you know your type, we can build the right replacement.
Quick Identification Tips
Check the Nameplate
Look for a manufacturer nameplate on the MCC structure door or side panel. This usually has the model info you need.
Look at the Handle
The handle mechanism is the easiest way to identify bucket type. Each manufacturer has a distinctive design.
Measure the Bucket
Standard widths are 20". Heights are typically 6", 12", 18", 24", 36", or 48". Measure carefully.
Take Photos
If you're still not sure, take clear photos of the handle, door, and any nameplates. We can identify it for you.
MCC Bucket Types by Manufacturer
Click on any bucket type to learn more. Photos show the distinctive handle mechanisms for each model.
Allen Bradley
21001971-Present
Allen Bradley (Rockwell) MCC design. Features distinctive handle mechanism and often red/gray color scheme.
Identifying Features:
- Distinctive AB handle design
- Red accent color common
- Allen Bradley or Rockwell branding
- Robust industrial construction
Cutler-Hammer
Freedom1988-Present
Cutler-Hammer (Eaton) Freedom MCC design. Features a lever-style handle mechanism with positive locking.
Identifying Features:
- Lever-style handle mechanism
- Red/orange handle color common
- Eaton or Cutler-Hammer branding
- Handle interlocked with door latch
General Electric
80001985-Present
Current GE MCC design with characteristic curved handle. Handle mechanism is spring-loaded and pulls outward to release.
Identifying Features:
- Curved ergonomic handle
- Spring-loaded release mechanism
- GE logo prominently displayed
- Distinctive door profile with radius corners
Siemens
Model 901990-1997
Slider-type handle similar to Model 95. Buckets interchange with Model 95 but not Tiastar. Parts obsolete from Siemens, but replacements can be built.
Identifying Features:
- Slider-type handle mechanism
- Siemens or Siemens-Allis nameplate
- Serial number starts with 30-001
- 15" or 20" wide bucket, 12" tall with 6" increments
Siemens
Model 95+1995-Present
Vertical slider handle moves up and down to release. Modern Siemens MCC design with improved handle mechanism and updated door profile.
Identifying Features:
- Vertical slider handle (moves up and down to release)
- Siemens nameplate on structure
- Serial number starts with 09-001
- 20" wide bucket, 12" tall with 6" increments
Siemens
Tiastar2002-Present
Current Siemens MCC. Built directly upon the legacy Furnas System 89 platform. Cross-compatible with System 89 buckets.
Identifying Features:
- Flush-mounted rectangular lever handle
- Siemens logo on door
- Smooth flat door face
- Serial number starts with 89BF, 89BS, or 89BB
Square D
Model 41970-1982
Vintage Square D design found in older industrial facilities. Simple pull-handle mechanism with characteristic door profile.
Identifying Features:
- Simple pull handle
- Flat door face
- Vintage Square D logo
- Often has wear patterns from decades of use
Square D
Model 51975-1990
Earlier Square D design with a lever-style handle mechanism. Still widely in service across older facilities. Handle pulls straight out to release.
Identifying Features:
- Lever-style pull handle
- Square door corners
- Older Square D nameplate style
- Visible door hinges on right side
Square D
Model 61992-Present
Most common modern Square D MCC. Features a distinctive T-handle mechanism with horizontal release bar. Door has rounded corners and embossed Square D logo.
Identifying Features:
- T-handle with horizontal release bar
- Rounded door corners
- Embossed Square D logo on door
- 20" wide bucket standard
Westinghouse
Type W1965-1975
Vintage Westinghouse design. Very distinctive older styling. Parts are obsolete but we can build replacements.
Identifying Features:
- Vintage industrial styling
- Slider-type handle mechanism
- Westinghouse W logo
- Often shows significant age/patina
Additional MCC Types We Can Identify
These legacy and variant MCC types are not in our standard product catalog, but we can identify them and build custom replacement buckets. Call us for a quote.
Furnas / Siemens
System 891979-2001
Predecessor to the modern Tiastar. Originally manufactured by Furnas Electric before the Siemens acquisition. Mechanically interchangeable with modern Tiastar buckets. If you have a System 89, our Tiastar buckets are a direct replacement.
Identifying Features:
- Flush-mounted rectangular lever handle
- Vintage "Furnas" or "Siemens-Furnas" nameplate
- Square door corners
- Interchangeable with Tiastar buckets
General Electric
7700 Series1975-1990
Earlier GE design still found in many facilities. Simpler handle mechanism than the 8000 Series. Discontinued by GE but we can build replacement buckets.
Identifying Features:
- Rotary-style handle
- Square door corners
- Older GE logo style
- Visible mounting screws on door face
Cutler Hammer / Eaton
Freedom 21001994-Present
Current Eaton (formerly Cutler Hammer) MCC design. The F2100 is the modern successor to the Freedom Unitrol. Our Freedom buckets are compatible with this lineup.
Identifying Features:
- Lever-style handle mechanism
- Red/orange handle color common
- Eaton or Cutler Hammer branding
- Handle interlocked with door latch
Cutler Hammer
Freedom Unitrol1988-1994
Earlier Cutler Hammer design with slider-type handle. Common in industrial facilities from the late 80s and early 90s. Predecessor to the Freedom 2100.
Identifying Features:
- Slider-type handle mechanism
- Westinghouse or Cutler Hammer branding
- Rectangular door profile
- Often paired with Westinghouse breakers
Westinghouse
Series 2100 / 5 Star1975-1995
Classic Westinghouse design, later absorbed into Cutler Hammer/Eaton. Many still in active service. Discontinued manufacturer but we can build replacement buckets.
Identifying Features:
- Distinctive Westinghouse logo
- Lever-type handle mechanism
- Often blue or gray door color
- Visible interlock mechanism
ITE / Gould
5600 Series1957-1976
Vintage ITE design, later sold under Gould brand. ITE was acquired by Siemens. Discontinued but still found in older facilities. We can build custom replacement buckets for these lineups.
Identifying Features:
- ITE or Gould nameplate
- Lever/rotating handle mechanism
- Often green or gray color
- Square door profile
Federal Pacific (FPE)
5325 / 5320 Series1966-1978
Federal Pacific Electric MCC design. Discontinued manufacturer but equipment still in service at some facilities. We can build custom replacement buckets.
Identifying Features:
- FPE logo on door
- Vertical lever handle
- Vintage 1970s styling
- Often beige or gray color
Still Not Sure What You Have?
No problem. Take a few photos of your MCC bucket (the handle, the door, and any visible nameplates) and send them to us. We've been doing this for 15 years and can usually identify any bucket from a couple of decent photos.