Bussmann 160NHM1B-690 NH1 Fuse-Link, 160A, 690V AC, aM Class, Dual Indicator
The Bussmann 160NHM1B-690 is a low-voltage NH1 fuse-link engineered for industrial power distribution and switchgear protection, rated 160 A at AC 690 V. Built to IEC 60269 and classified aM for motor and switchgear circuit protection, this fuse-link delivers a 120 kA breaking capacity for demanding industrial applications. A dual/combination fuse status indicator and live gripping lugs make installation, inspection, and fuse-status verification fast and reliable in commercial and industrial electrical systems.
Key Features
- Current Rating: 160 A rated for reliable overcurrent protection in industrial low-voltage circuits.
- Voltage Rating: AC 690 V rating suits demanding industrial power distribution applications.
- NH1 Construction: NH1 body style with square fuse shape for standard NH-type fuse holders.
- Class aM Utilization: Classified aM (switchgear protection) per IEC 60269 for motor and switchgear circuit protection.
- Breaking Capacity: 120 kA (120 kAIC) rated switching capacity for high fault-current environments.
- Dual Fuse Indicator: Combination fuse status indicator provides quick visual confirmation of fuse condition.
- Live Gripping Lugs: Live gripping lugs ensure secure, low-resistance contact in the fuse holder.
- Frequency Rating: Rated 45 Hz to 62 Hz for standard AC power systems.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC 60269 Compliant
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Application: industrial
- Breaking Capacity: 120 kA
- Certifications: IEC 60269
- Class: Class aM
- Compliances: RoHS Compliant
- Construction: NH1
- Frequency Rating Max: 62 Hz
- Frequency Rating Min: 45 Hz
- Fuse Indicator: Combination fuse status indicator
- Fuse Shape: Square body
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (Imgl): No
- Interrupt Rating: 120 kAIC
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Product Height: 63 mm
- Product Length Depth: 135 mm
- Product Weight: 407.3333333 g
- Product Width: 40 mm
- Rated Switching Capacity: 120 kA
- Utilization Category: aM (switchgear protection)
- Voltage Type: AC
- Item Quantity: 3
Typical Applications
- Industrial Low-Voltage Power Distribution
- Motor and Switchgear Circuit Protection (Class aM)
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Panels
- NH1 Fuse Holder Systems
- High Fault-Current Industrial Installations
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuse-links are engineered to IEC 60269 standards, delivering the dependable overcurrent protection industrial electricians rely on for switchgear and motor circuits. With a 120 kA breaking capacity, RoHS-compliant construction, and a dual fuse status indicator for quick condition checks, the 160NHM1B-690 supports safe, code-compliant performance in demanding low-voltage industrial systems.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 160 A
- Application:
- industrial
- Breaking Capacity:
- 120 kA
- Certifications:
- IEC 60269
- Class:
- Class aM
- Compliances:
- RoHS Compliant
- Construction:
- NH1
- Frequency Rating Max:
- 62 Hz
- Frequency Rating Min:
- 45 Hz
- Fuse Indicator:
- Combination fuse status indicator
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 120 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Product Height:
- 63 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 135 mm
- Product Weight:
- 407.3333333 g
- Product Width:
- 40 mm
- Rated Switching Capacity:
- 120 kA
- Utilization Category:
- aM (switchgear protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 690 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- fuse
- Product Details:
- fuse
- Item Quantity:
- 3