Bussmann 12BDGHA16 Medium Voltage Air Fuse-Link, 16A AC 12kV, Back-Up BS
The Bussmann 12BDGHA16 is a medium voltage air fuse-link rated 16 A at AC 12 kV, engineered for back-up protection in accordance with British Standard (BS). Measuring 359 x 50.8 mm and built with a silver element in a cylindrical fuse shape, this bolt-on fuse-link is designed for use in fuse switch combination units, fuse bases, and fuse switches. It includes a striker for visual fault indication and carries a 40 kAIC interrupt rating, making it well suited for protecting primary side transformers in demanding electrical distribution systems.
Key Features
- Dimensions: 359 x 50.8 mm cylindrical fuse-link body sized for standard medium voltage fuse mountings.
- Silver Element: Silver fuse element construction supports consistent, reliable interruption performance.
- Bolt-On Construction: Bolt-on mounting style for secure installation in fuse switch combination units and fuse bases.
- Electrical Rating: Rated 16 A at AC 12 kV with a 40 kAIC interrupt rating for demanding back-up protection duty.
- Back-Up Class: Class back-up characteristic suited for coordinated protection schemes ahead of primary side transformers.
- With Striker: Integrated striker provides visual and mechanical fault indication upon fuse operation.
- Air Installation: Designed for air installation technique within fuse switches, fuse bases, and combination units.
Certifications & Compliance
- Manufactured to British Standard (BS)
Technical Specifications
- Application: Protection of primary side transformers; used in fuse switch combination units, fuse bases, and fuse switches.
- Barrels: 1
- Class: Class back-up
- Compliances: Contact factory
- Construction Type: Bolt-on
- Element: Silver
- Fuse Shape: Cylindrical
- Installation Technique: Air
- Interrupt Rating: 40 kAIC
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Product Length Depth: 359 mm
- Product Weight: 1800 g
- Rated Frequency Max: 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min: 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic: Other
- Resistance: 87 ohms
- Standard: British Standard
- Utilization Category: Other
- Voltage Type: AC
- With Striker: Yes
Typical Applications
- Protection of Primary Side Transformers
- Fuse Switch Combination Units
- Fuse Bases and Fuse Switches
- Medium Voltage Distribution Protection
- Back-Up Fuse Coordination Schemes
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuse-links are built with silver element construction and precise back-up class characteristics to deliver dependable, code-compliant protection for medium voltage electrical systems. Manufactured to British Standard and rated 40 kAIC, the 12BDGHA16 with striker gives installers a reliable, coordinated protection solution for primary side transformers and fuse switch assemblies.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 16 A
- Barrels:
- 1
- Class:
- Class back-up
- Compliances:
- Contact factory
- Construction Type:
- Bolt-on
- Element:
- Silver
- Fuse Indicator:
- With Striker
- Fuse Shape:
- Cylindrical
- Installation Technique:
- Air
- Interrupt Rating:
- 40 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Performance Cat According To Iec 60282 1:
- Back-up
- Product Height:
- 50.8 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 359 mm
- Product Weight:
- 1800 g
- Product Width:
- 50.8 mm
- Rated Frequency Max:
- 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min:
- 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic:
- Other
- Resistance:
- 87 ohms
- Standards:
- British Standard
- Utilization Category:
- Other
- Voltage Rating:
- 12 kV
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- With Striker:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse