Ceramic Fuse Markings

Glass fuse markings can provide a lot of information about the type of fuse so you know what to replace it with.

Ceramic fuse markings.

Element surface area to the glass ceramic absorption material. Contact us at 1 800 909 fuse 3873 to discuss your fuse. Where many people go wrong is confusing the continuous fusing rating where the fuse pops with the smaller rating of continuous amps which is where fuse operates normally. What is the fuse marking according to iec standard 127 and how does this translates to littelfuse s 5x20mm fuse offerings.

For more information on other markings found on fuses see the fuses. I ve had a few enquiries about coloured bands on fuses and what value is denoted by the colours etc. Our warehouse contains a vast fuse inventory which means we usually have what you need in stock but if we don t the fuse can be drop shipped directly to your facility in a timely manner same day if necessary. 5x20mm iec fuse marking.

If you want to know why you need a fuse or why to replace with the correct one see the fuses what and why page. Fuses come in many types and sizes including glass fuses which may be slow blow fuses or fast acting fuses. A ceramic fuse is built to withstand high temperatures. It s essential that you replace a blown fuse with another of the same type.

These are ceramic barrel fuses similar to the bosch style. When replacing a lucas fuse with a non lucas glass type fuse you use the smallest rating for the new. Please see the attached file. Figure sf1 compares the multi layer design of our sff fuses with standard glass coated designs.

The film is formed when a short circuit melts the fuse element causing a deposit to be seen on the inside of the fuse barrel as a film. Also what the meaning of various letter number combinations on circuit boards or labels. The more thermally stable fuse is typically filled with sand in order to prevent the conductive film from forming.