Bussmann 12BDGHC20 Medium-Voltage Air Fuse-Link, 20A 12kV, BS TA3 with Striker
The Bussmann 12BDGHC20 is a medium-voltage air fuse-link rated 20 A at AC 12 kV, built to the BS TA3 profile and measuring 461 x 50.8 mm. Designed as a back-up class fuse-link with a mechanical striker, it is used for protection of primary side transformers and is suitable for fuse switch combination units, fuse bases, and fuse switches. It is KEMA certified and manufactured to comply with BS 2692-1 under the British Standard.
Key Features
- Dimensions: 461 x 50.8 mm cylindrical body sized for standard medium-voltage fuse bases and switches.
- Electrical Rating: 20 A at AC 12 kV, rated for 50 Hz frequency (min and max).
- Interrupt Rating: 40 kAIC for reliable fault-current clearing in back-up applications.
- Fuse Shape: Cylindrical construction with offset bolted tags for secure connection.
- Class: Class back-up fuse-link intended to work with a coordinated protection scheme.
- With Striker: Integrated striker mechanism for visual/mechanical trip indication and switch tripping.
- Application: Protection of primary side transformers; used in fuse switch combination units, fuse bases, and fuse switches.
- Standard: Manufactured to the BS TA3 profile in accordance with BS 2692-1.
Certifications & Compliance
- KEMA Certified
- Compliant with BS 2692-1
- Manufactured to British Standard
Technical Specifications
- Application: protection of primary side transformers | used in fuse switch combination units, fuse bases and fuse switches
- Certifications: KEMA Certified
- Class: Class back-up
- Compliances: BS 2692-1
- Fuse Shape: Cylindrical, offset bolted tags
- Installation Technique: Air
- Interrupt Rating: 40 kAIC
- Product Height: 51 mm
- Product Length Depth: 461 mm
- Product Weight: 2.186 g
- Product Width: 51 mm
- Rated Frequency Max: 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min: 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic: Other
- 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 Switchgear Protection
- Industrial Power Distribution Systems
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann engineers this air fuse-link to the BS TA3 profile with KEMA certification and BS 2692-1 compliance, giving specifiers a documented, code-compliant back-up protection device. The integrated striker and 40 kAIC interrupt rating support dependable operation and clear fault indication in primary-side transformer protection schemes, fuse switch combination units, and fuse bases.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 20 A
- Certifications:
- KEMA Certified
- Class:
- Class back-up
- Compliances:
- BS 2692-1
- Fuse Indicator:
- With Striker
- Fuse Shape:
- Cylindrical, offset bolted tags
- Installation Technique:
- Air
- Interrupt Rating:
- 40 kAIC
- Performance Cat According To Iec 60282 1:
- Back-up
- Product Height:
- 51 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 461 mm
- Product Weight:
- 2.186 g
- Product Width:
- 51 mm
- Rated Frequency Max:
- 50 Hz
- Rated Frequency Min:
- 50 Hz
- Release Characteristic:
- Other
- Standards:
- British Standard
- Utilization Category:
- Other
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- With Striker:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse