5MT 1-R

Fuses have been popular components in electrical systems and devices since the invention of electricity. They are an important safety device, preventing the risk of fire and injury caused by electrical overload. 5MT 1-R fuses are part of a range of low voltage fuse products developed by the Littelfuse brand. They are especially designed for overcurrent protection applications in a variety of low voltage systems.

The 5MT 1-R fuse has a rated voltage of 600 VAC and an interrupting rating of 10kAIC. This fuse features a very fast action response and frequent fault-clearing capability. It has a short-time rating of 1 second and a peeked current rating of 200kA. A patented element and semiconductor overload technology ensures superior response & current limiting characteristics.

The application field of 5MT 1-R fuses is mainly based on medium and low voltage systems. Without proper protection, these systems can be vulnerable to damaging overloads and short circuits. 5MT 1-R fuses offer fast response times to help reduce downtime associated with those disturbances, ensuring system reliability and protection. These fuses can be used in these areas for surge protection, circuit isolation, ground fault protection, and motor overload protection.

The working principle of 5MT 1-R fuses is based on thermally activated current-limiting element technology. This element is designed to limit the overload current when a fault occurs. When the current exceeds the rated fusing current of the device, the element begins to heat up. The heated element will then expand and eventually melt, thus breaking the circuit and interrupting the flow of current. The fuse element will then need to be replaced in order to restore the circuit.

The 5MT 1-R fuse is an important safety device in any electrical system. It is designed to provide short circuit and overcurrent protection that is reliable, cost-effective and easy to install. With its fast response time, current-limiting capability and wide range of applications, the 5MT 1-R fuse is an essential component for high safety, high performance and high reliability in both commercial and industrial systems.