Abstract:
Fuses with a great switching potential are used in the
distribution of electric power in industry, on switching panels,
in shipbuilding etc. They are manufactured in accord with IEC 269-1 and VDE 0636 regulations. The fuselink cartridge can be
made with pin contacts, cylindric caps and a screw, depending
whether it is meant for general or back-up application. General
purpose fuses protect cables and electric wires from short-
-circuiting. Back-up fuses protect only from the electric
current in a short-circuit, while a different device has to be
used as the overload protection. The programme of production
containes the following fuse types: