Bussmann 12BDGHA45 Medium Voltage Back-Up Fuse-Link, 45A, 12kV BS
The Bussmann 12BDGHA45 is a medium voltage air fuse-link rated 45 A at AC 12 kV, engineered as a back-up class fuse-link to British Standard (BS) with an integral striker for blown-fuse indication. Measuring 359 x 50.8 mm and built with a bolt-on, cylindrical body and a silver fusible element, this fuse-link carries a 40 kAIC interrupt rating and is intended for protection of primary side transformers used in fuse switch combination units, fuse bases, and fuse switches.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 359 x 50.8 mm overall dimensions for compatibility with standard medium voltage fuse bases and switches.
- Amperage Rating: 45 A continuous current rating for dependable overcurrent protection.
- Voltage Rating: AC 12 kV medium voltage rating suited to primary side transformer protection.
- Durable Construction: Bolt-on, cylindrical fuse-link body with a single barrel and a silver fusible element for consistent, predictable operation.
- Interrupt Rating: 40 kAIC high interrupting capacity for demanding fault-current conditions.
- With Striker: Integrated striker provides mechanical indication when the fuse-link has operated.
- Back-Up Class: Class back-up fuse-link rated for use alongside other protective devices in fuse switch combination units.
- Standard: Manufactured to British Standard (BS) requirements.
Certifications & Compliance
- Manufactured to British Standard (BS)
- Class Back-Up Rated
- 40 kAIC Interrupt Rating
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: 2100 g
- Rated Frequency Max: 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min: 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic: Other
- Resistance: 17.5 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 Electrical Distribution Systems
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuse-links are built with a silver fusible element and a bolt-on, cylindrical construction for dependable, code-compliant performance in medium voltage electrical systems. With a 40 kAIC interrupt rating, an integral striker, and manufacture to British Standard (BS), the 12BDGHA45 delivers the back-up transformer protection professionals rely on in fuse switch combination units, fuse bases, and fuse switches.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 45 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:
- 2100 g
- Product Width:
- 50.8 mm
- Rated Frequency Max:
- 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min:
- 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic:
- Other
- Resistance:
- 17.5 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