Switch Fuses:

Safety, Reliability, Economy

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1. Superior short circuit protection

The fuse is a superior short circuit protecting device in regard to its maximum cut-off current. In addition a fuse interrupts a short circuit current very quickly, consequently the energy let through (I2t) of a fuse is very low.

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2. Economical life time cost

Life time cost of fuse systems is low. After fault interruption, only the fuse link has to be changed. Plant down-time and maintenance are reduced because the fuse link can be rapidly changed.

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3. Easy selectivity, no need for calculation tools

Fuse links provide a simple procedure for selecting the right fuse for the installation.

If the ratio between fuse ratings is 1:1,6, complete and reliable discrimination can be easily and cheaply achieved. Using different brands gives no design limitations.

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4. Replacement after a fault gives 100% integrity

In the event of a fault the protective device has to open the circuit. A specific feature of a fuse is that this is done without using mechanical moving parts. In case of a fault, a fuse always opens the circuit. It blows, and when replaced the circuit is protected in exactly the same way as before the fault occurred.

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5. Co-ordination for motorstarters

The aim of successful co-ordination is to ensure adequate protection against short circuits and discrimination between the starter and the short circuit protective device. The low I2t let through of the fuse link will protect the thermal overload relay, while the low peak let through current of the fuse link protects the contactor contacts from welding. With fuses, the maximum let through energy and cut-off currents are low, resulting in relatively small motor starter combinations at a high prospective short circuit current levels.
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6. Environmental-friendly technology
A number of fuse manufacturers established in 1995 a non-profit association known as: NH/HHRecycling. It enables customers of the member companies to have used fuse links disposed of by environmental means.

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SUMMARY

1. Superior short circuit protection 2. Economical life time cost 3. Easy selectivity, no need for calculation tools 4. Replacement after a fault gives 100% integrity 5. Simple co-ordination for motor starters 6. Environmental-friendly technology

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