Bussmann 170M4263 High-Speed Square Body Fuse, 450A Class aR
The Bussmann 170M4263 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding power electronics applications. Rated 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) with a 450A amperage rating and a 200 kAIC interrupting rating, this Class aR fuse features blade end x blade end terminals sized to DIN 43 620 standards for reliable, code-compliant installation. Its square body, slotted center bolted tag design and AC voltage rating make it well suited for protecting power semiconductors such as SCRs and diodes in industrial drive and rectifier systems.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 450A for high-current semiconductor protection circuits.
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) AC for demanding power electronics applications.
- Utilization Category: Class aR (accompanied semiconductor protection) for use alongside other overcurrent devices.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted, center bolted tags and blade end x blade end terminals sized to DIN 43 620.
- Interrupting Rating: 200 kAIC for high fault-current withstand in critical circuits.
- Clearing I2t: 170000 at 660V, with a Pre-Arc I2t of 8500 for coordinated semiconductor protection.
- Clearing Loss: 70 for predictable thermal performance in continuous duty.
- Voltage Type: AC for use in industrial power distribution circuits.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 450 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 170000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss: 70
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 8500
- Product Height: 62 mm
- Product Length Depth: 245 mm
- Product Weight: 499.3333333 g
- Product Width: 142 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection for SCRs and Power Diodes
- Variable Frequency Drives and Rectifier Circuits
- Industrial Power Electronics and Converter Systems
- High Fault-Current Industrial Distribution Panels
Why Bussmann?
As part of the Eaton Bussmann series, the 170M4263 delivers the high-speed clearing characteristics and Class aR semiconductor protection that industrial power electronics demand. Built to DIN 43 620 dimensions with UL Recognized and CE Marked compliance, this square body fuse offers dependable, code-compliant overcurrent protection for critical drive and converter applications.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 450 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 170000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss:
- 70
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Connection:
- Blade end x blade end
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Mounting Method:
- DIN 43 620
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 8500
- Product Height:
- 62 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 245 mm
- Product Weight:
- 499.3333333 g
- Product Width:
- 142 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 690 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse