C180-3A

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The C180-3A is an electrical specialty fuse often used in many industrial, automotive and process control applications. It is an AC-rated fuse and is designed to protect and control circuits with various components including transformers, motors, solenoids, contactors, switchgear and other high power electrical devices. The C180-3A provides overcurrent protection, short circuit protection, and contains thermal protection for overloads and overload protection.

The C180-3A fuse is a UL-rated AC fuse which meets the requirements of UL 248-3B and UL 248-14. It has an amperage rating of 30 amps and voltage rating of 600VAC/DC. It is a single-element, time-delay fuse that can provide both short-circuit and overload protection. The C180-3A has an electrolytic metal tube body with nickel-plated copper contacts that provide an extensive surface area to protect against arcing faults. The fuse has a response time of 0.05 seconds to prevent the circuit from becoming overloaded in the event of a short circuit or overload situation.

The working principle of the C180-3A fuse is quite simple – when the current flowing through the circuit exceeds the fuse’s ratings, the fuse will automatically open and break the circuit to protect the circuit and its components. The fuse body will heat up, and its current capacity will reduce as it opens, thus increasing its resistance. As a result, the circuit will be broken and the current flow will stop. The C180-3A also has a thermal cut-off that will trip should the fuse become too hot due to overload or a short circuit.

The C180-3A fuse should be installed in a suitable fuse holder, installed on an appropriate mounting panel, and connected to the live parts of the circuit. It is important to make sure that all wiring connections are secure and properly torqued. The fuse should be checked and replaced at regular intervals to ensure its efficiency and the safety of the circuit.

The C180-3A is a popular fuse used in many industries and applications due to its reliable operation and durability. It is designed with the safety of the user in mind, and can provide both overload protection and short circuit protection. The C180-3A is a versatile and cost-effective solution for providing protection to circuits with many components. It is a highly reliable fuse that can be installed quickly and easily and will provide long lasting protection to the circuit it is installed in.

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