Bussmann 12BDGHA20 Medium Voltage Back-Up Air Fuse-Link, 20A, 12kV AC
The Bussmann 12BDGHA20 is a medium voltage air fuse-link rated 20 A at 12 kV AC, engineered as a back-up class fuse-link built to British Standard (BS) requirements. Measuring 359 x 50.8 mm with a single cylindrical barrel and silver element, this fuse-link includes a striker for positive trip indication and is designed for protection of primary side transformers in fuse switch combination units, fuse bases, and fuse switches.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 20 A rated current for reliable overcurrent protection on medium voltage circuits.
- Voltage Rating: AC 12 kV medium voltage application.
- Dimensions: 359 x 50.8 mm cylindrical fuse-link body.
- Back-Up Class: Class back-up fuse-link constructed to British Standard (BS).
- With Striker: Integrated striker pin provides visual and mechanical trip indication.
- Bolt-On Construction: Bolt-on construction type for secure mounting in fuse bases and switches.
- Silver Element: Silver fuse element delivers consistent, stable time-current characteristics.
- Interrupt Rating: 40 kAIC interrupting capacity for demanding fault conditions.
Certifications & Compliance
- Constructed 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: 1793.333333 g
- Rated Frequency Max: 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min: 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic: Other
- Resistance: 63.3 ohms
- Standard: British Standard
- Utilization Category: Other
- Voltage Type: AC
- With Striker: Yes
Typical Applications
- Primary Side Transformer Protection
- Fuse Switch Combination Units
- Fuse Bases and Fuse Switches
- Medium Voltage Distribution Systems
- Industrial and Utility Switchgear
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuse-links are built with silver elements and bolt-on construction for dependable, repeatable performance in medium voltage protection schemes. With a 40 kAIC interrupt rating and construction to British Standard requirements, the 12BDGHA20 delivers the coordinated, code-compliant protection professionals rely on for transformer and switchgear applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 20 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:
- 1793.333333 g
- Product Width:
- 50.8 mm
- Rated Frequency Max:
- 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min:
- 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic:
- Other
- Resistance:
- 63.3 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