BK1/GMA-10-R

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Fuses are a common safety device in the industrial engineering world, providing an important function of protecting electrical devices from being damaged due to an unexpected overload or short circuit. The BK1/GMA-10-R is a variety of fuse produced by a company called Glenair, which incorporates a variety of features to provide superior protection. This article will discuss the application fields and working principles of the BK1/GMA-10-R.

The BK1/GMA-10-R fuse is designed specifically for high current applications such as outdoor substations, steam turbine drives, and other larger motor controls. It offers several features to make it a great choice for these applications. These features include a high breaking capacity of 1,500 amperes, which allows it to handle the high current that these systems require. The fuse also offers a fast-acting trip mechanism, meaning that it trips very quickly if the required current is exceeded to protect the device it is being used to protect. The fuse is also built to be very robust, with a durable polycarbonate case and tinned copper contacts that are tested to last up to 10,000 operations.

The BK1/GMA-10-R works on the same principle as all other fuses. The fuse is designed to contain two contacts connected by a strip of conductive material, commonly referred to as a fuse-wire. When too much current passes through the contacts, the heat generated from the current will cause the fuse-wire to melt. When this happens, the current will be interrupted and the contacts on the fuse will be unable to carry the excess current any longer. This prevents any damage to the device being protected. Additionally, the BK1/GMA-10-R features a fast-acting trip mechanism to ensure the fuse trips as soon as the current rises above the designed threshold.

The BK1/GMA-10-R fuse is a great choice for higher current applications and offers a variety of features to ensure it is suitable for these applications. The high breaking capacity of 1,500 amperes allows the fuse to easily handle the higher amounts of current, while the fast-acting trip mechanism ensures any excess current is quickly interrupted. Additionally, the robust design and durable construction of the fuse ensure it will be able to withstand the high current and heavy duty usage that these applications require. Ultimately, the BK1/GMA-10-R is an excellent choice for high current applications.

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