170M5762 Circuit Protection

The 170M5762 fuse is a non-current limiting Class CC fuse designed for use in the protection of electrical circuits. This fuse is suitable for industrial control systems, electric power and lighting circuits for protection of motors and resistive loads. The 170M5762 is a cost-effective alternative to thermal and magnetic circuit breakers in applications with high inrush currents or where frequent cycling is encountered. The 170M5762 provides reliable, circuit-overload protection in a broad range of applications.

Electrical Applications

The 170M5762 is designed for electrical protection in many applications, including circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, motor control centers, and industrial control systems. It provides reliable, cost-effective current limiting protection for small circuits. The fuse is designed to provide circuit protection to a maximum current rating of 60 amps.

Specialty Fuses

The 170M5762 is also a great choice for specialty fusing applications. These fuses provide reliable protection against high inrush currents, including capacitor charging events and transformer energizing. The 170M5762 is also suitable for use in high impedance, high current applications such as lighting circuits with ballasts, and branch circuits in industrial control systems.

Working Principle

The 170M5762 fuse functions by breaking the circuit in the event of an overcurrent or short circuit. When current passes through the fuse element, the wire melts, opening the circuit and preventing the flow of current. This is a non-current limiting fuse which means that the current that flows through the circuit is not restricted to the maximum value of the fuse. If the current continuously exceeds the rated value of the fuse, the fuse will continue to allow the flow of current until it is melted.�

The fuse\'s time delay response also helps protect electrical circuits from surges and current transients. The high interrupting capacity of the fuse helps protect against excessive currents, providing a better layer of supplemental protection than a circuit breaker or other types of automatic switch.