Package / Case:	5mm x 20mm
DC Cold Resistance:	0.37 Ohms
Size / Dimension:	0.205" Dia x 0.787" L (5.20mm x 20.00mm)
Color:	--
Operating Temperature:	-55°C ~ 125°C
Approvals:	CCC, CE, CSA, KC, SEMKO, UL, VDE
Melting I²t:	2.825
Breaking Capacity @ Rated Voltage:	35A
Mounting Type:	Holder
Series:	218
Response Time:	Slow
Voltage Rating - AC:	250V
Current Rating:	500mA
Fuse Type:	Cartridge, Glass
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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Fuses

0218.500VXP Application Field and Working Principle

Fuses are widely used in industrial applications to protect electrical equipment from damage due to overload or short circuit. The 0218.500VXP range of fuses from ABB are commonly used in industrial and commercial installations and are available in both manual and automatic versions.This range of fuses is designed to protect against over-voltage and under-current conditions, preventing extended overloads that could damage equipment. They have a low voltage drop across the circuit, meaning that they don\'t consume a lot of energy, and can handle high levels of current. The 0218.500VXP range of fuses have a UL listing up to 600V with a maximum current rating of 30A.The working principle of electrical fuses is based on the ability of an element such as a wire or strip to reduce the current passing through it when a certain level of current is exceeded. The way this works is that when the current reaches a certain level, the element will increase its impedance. This impedes the flow of the current, and due to the high heat generated, the element eventually melts. This interrupts the electrical circuit, and the device that was connected has been protected from any potential damage that the higher current may have caused.When it comes to fuses, the two main types of action are fast blow and slow blow. With the fast blow fuses, the current is reduced quickly to a level below its maximum threshold. The slow blow types of fuses work differently, and the current is slowly reduced as it approaches the maximum threshold and then stays at a relatively low level until the thermal capacity of the element is exceeded, at which point it will open. The 0218.500VXP range of fuses is a slow blow type, meaning that during heavy current loads and peaks, they don\'t open instantly, but instead operate more gradually. This helps to reduce voltage fluctuations and protect valuable equipment from damage.In addition to the 0218.500VXP range of fuses, ABB also provides a range of other fuse products, such as the 007VX range of fast blow and slow blow fuses. These types of fuses are designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C and are UL approved up to 600V.The ABB 0218.500VXP range of fuses provide reliable protection from over-voltage and overloads. They are designed to handle higher levels of current, and their low voltage drop across the circuit reduces energy consumption. They have a UL rating up to 600V with a maximum current rating of 30A, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

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