Eaton 16A British Standard Fuse, A1, 550V ac, 44.5mm

Eaton's slotted tag fuse, distinguished by the slotted metal tags that extend off the ends of the fuse. This tag can either enable the fuse to have an offset tag or be centred to the fuse. Predominantly, this type of fuse is used within installations as a "weak link". They are designed to break when a fault occurs, such as an overcurrent or short circuit - they are a safety and damage protection measure. Eaton's fuses are commonly found within a multitude of industrial applications, electrical equipment and wiring systems.

• The low-temperature rise enables the fuse to be suitable for high-density mounting applications
• Fuse links, specifically designed for the protection of applications
• Conforms to industry standards
• Low voltage fuse

• Features a 16 A current rating
• The basic function is to act as a fuse link
• Holds a 550 V ac voltage rating and 250 DC V
• Size of 14 x 56 mm
• Breaking capacity of 80 kA

• Slotted tags let you position the fuse in either an offset or centred position
• T-rated for speed allows short periods of harmless inrush current generated by motors to pass without nuisance blow-outs
• Suitable for systems supplied with up to 500V AC or 250V DC for industrial use

There are certain factors like ambient temperature and permissible inrush currents from motors that should be considered in circuit design and fuse selection. As standard, your fuse should have a slightly higher rating than the equipment it's protecting. So a 10-amp device needs a 13-amp fuse, for example.

Eaton formerly known as Bussmann