Eaton 20A Ceramic Cartridge Fuse, 10 x 38mm

The Eaton range of cartridge fuses is available for domestic electrical applications, from circuit breakers to plugs and sockets. These ceramic fuses are also available with an optional visual indicator.

What material are these made from?

All series of cylindrical fuse links have ceramic bodies and silverplated copper end caps.

Why choose ceramic cartridge fuse?

Ceramic and glass cartridge fuses have similar properties. The capacity of a ceramic cartridge fuse is higher than other fuses, which means that ceramic fuses can be used in circuits that have a higher current rating. They are perfect for protecting against overheating.

What size is it?

Sizes 8 x 32 mm, 10 x 38 mm, 14x51 mm & 22x58 mm in both Class gL-gG and aM are also available with a built-in striker for micro-switch operation and remote indication. Class gL-gG and aM fuse links are intended for industrial applications. All industrial fuse links are available with an operated visible fuse indicator.

What voltage is it?

This range of cylindrical cartridge fuses is available in a wide selection of physical sizes and current ratings for applications where the system voltage rating is 400, 500 and 690 Volts AC.


What is Breaking Capacity?

Breaking capacity is the level of current that the fuse can safely handle without exploding or breaking. The breaking capacity of your fuse should be greater than the fault current of your electronic circuit.

What are cartridge fuses used for?

• For the protection of components and equipment from costly damage used by over-current
• To isolate sub-systems from the main system once a fault has appeared

What is an overcurrent?

It is a setting where a circuit experiences a current that is higher than the normal operating current.

Use this Eaton fuse in high-voltage and high-load circuits, typically found in commercial and industrial settings. This reliable 20A-rated device will protect electrical equipment and circuitry from the hazardous effects of overcurrent or short circuits caused by lightning strikes, faulty equipment or improper wiring. It acts fast to shut off electrical flow by blowing or melting in a fault scenario where higher current presents than its breaking capacity. This prevents the damaging effects of overheating – such as cable melt, fire and explosions.

• gG (general purpose) class fuse means it typically blows within 2 to 5 seconds at five times the rated current, for a range of uses
• Visible indicator available to easily identify when the internal fuse link has blown
• Measures 10mm in diameter by 38mm in length, making it compatible with universal size fuse holders

The breaking capacity of a ceramic cartridge fuse is higher than that of other fuses, which means that ceramic fuses can be used in circuits with higher current rating.

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