046801.5NR

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Fuses, as electrical protectors, are crucial components of electrical systems whose primary purpose are to protect other components against potential damage due to overcurrent caused by excessive flow of current. Among a variety of fuses available in the market, 046801.5NR deserves special attention due to its high performance and compact design. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of 046801.5NR.

Application Field of 046801.5NR

046801.5NR fuse is mainly used in residential and commercial wiring for circuit protection. Its rated voltage is 250V AC, and rated current is 15A. It is designed for easy installation in standard fuse holders or fuse blocks. It is also suitable for protecting motors, transformers, and other sophisticated electrical components in panel boards and electrical control systems. The electronic equipment such as computer system and home appliances also can use 046801.5NR fuse to protect from circuit overload and short circuit. As a cost-effective and reliable fuse, 046801.5NR has been widely used in different occasions.

Working Principle

046801.5NR has a time-delay feature that protects against thermal overload and inrush current conditions. Its time-delay, in combination with its fast-acting ability, helps the fuse offer reliable protection for the circuit and equipment. The fuse consists of a metal alloy strip that acts as the active element that carries all the electrical current passing through the circuit. It also has a ceramic sleeve that supports the strip and is filled with a material that shrinks as the current flow increases. When the current is higher than the rated current, the heat generated by the strip causes the sleeve to shrink and cut off the current flow. That’s the principle behind 046801.5NR.

The construction of 046801.5NR consists of a metal tube with a wire terminal on each end. The core of the tube is filled with a solid-state amalgam that absorbs some of the heat energy coming from the wire when the current is passing through the wire. The metal tube of 046801.5NR fuse has a calibrated temperature-sensitive ring which causes the tube to immediately burst open when the heat generated from the metal wire exceeds the pre-set temperature. This action breaks off the current flow and thus prevents the circuit from being overloaded or the device from being damaged.

Conclusion

To conclude, 046801.5NR fuse offers reliable protection for different electrical installations, equipment, and other systems. It is specially designed for residential and commercial wiring protections, and offers advanced protection against thermal overload and inrush current conditions. Its working principle is based on an amalgam and a calibrated temperature-sensitive ring that breaks off the current flow when the heat generated from the wire exceeds the pre-set temperature.

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