KAB-17-1/2

Electrical fuses are devices which are installed in series with an electrical circuit in order to protect the circuit from excess current. They are designed to break the circuit when a pre-determined limit of current is exceeded. Specialty fuses are designed for even more specific requirements and applications, and the KAB-17-1/2 fuse is no exception.

The KAB-17-1/2 is a thermal-magnetic fuse that provides both current-limiting and short-circuit protection for low voltage electrical systems. It is designed for use in low voltage control systems that require current limiting as well as short-circuit protection, such as motor and transformer feeds, feeders, and branch circuits in alternative current systems. It is UL listed and rated 600VAC and is available in a variety of ampere ratings.

The KAB-17-1/2 fuse features an integral thermal element which is designed to provide current-limiting protection to the circuit it is protecting. The thermal element of the KAB-17-1/2 fuse works by sensing the amount of time that the fuse is experiencing a circuit overload. If the time exceeds a certain limit, the internal element will heat up until it reaches its melting point, breaking the circuit. This helps to prevent damage to the circuit from occurring due to excessive current.

The KAB-17-1/2 fuse is also equipped with a magnetic element designed to interrupt the circuit quickly in the event of a short circuit. The magnetic element is designed to sense when the circuit is experiencing an overload, and will trip immediately, breaking the circuit and preventing damage from occurring. This combination of current-limiting protection and short-circuit protection helps to ensure that the circuit it is protecting is safe from over and under current conditions.

The KAB-17-1/2 fuse is designed to provide reliable protection for a variety of applications. It is UL listed as a motor and transformer feeder, branch circuit in AC systems, and is suitable for use as a safety disconnect in motor control circuits. It is approved for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations and in N.E.C. Article 240-40 hazardous locations. Additionally, it is approved for use in hot tubs, spas, and swimming pools.

The KAB-17-1/2 fuse is an economical and reliable solution for providing current-limiting and short-circuit protection for electrical circuits. Its combination of thermal and magnetic elements ensures that both current limiting and short-circuit protection are provided in a single, reliable unit. Its UL rating and approvals allow it to be used safely in a variety of applications, making it an excellent choice for motor and transformer feeds, branch circuits in AC systems, Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, and as a safety disconnect in motor control circuits.