Bussmann 170M4316 Eaton Series High Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR
The Bussmann 170M4316 is an Eaton series high speed square body fuse engineered for semiconductor protection in demanding industrial power circuits. Rated 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) with a 630A amperage rating and a 200 kAIC interrupting capacity, this Class aR fuse safeguards sensitive semiconductor devices from short-circuit and overcurrent conditions. Its square body design with slotted center bolted tags supports a secure, low-resistance connection in high-current busbar and panel applications, while its IEC-rated, CE-marked compliance confirms suitability for global industrial installations.
Key Features
- Dual Voltage Rating: Rated 700V (UL) and 690V (IEC) AC for use across both North American and international electrical systems.
- Amperage Rating: 630A amperage rating delivers reliable current-carrying capacity for high-power semiconductor circuits.
- High Interrupting Capacity: 200 kAIC interrupting rating provides robust protection against high fault currents.
- Utilization Category aR: Classified aR (accompanied semiconductor protection), designed to protect semiconductor devices against short-circuit currents.
- Square Body Construction: Square body shape with slotted center bolted tags for a secure, low-resistance bolted connection.
- Let-Through Energy: Pre-arc I2t rated at 52000 and clearing I2t of 350000 at 660V for coordinated protection of semiconductor devices.
- Watt Losses: Rated watt losses of 80W at full load.
Certifications & Compliance
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 630 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: IEC Rated
- Clearing I2t: 350000 at 660 V
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 52000
- Product Height: 142 mm
- Product Length Depth: 62 mm
- Product Weight: .001 g
- Product Width: 230 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
- Watt Losses: 80 W
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Device Protection
- Power Electronics and Drive Systems
- Industrial Motor Control Circuits
- High-Power Rectifier and Converter Protection
- International (IEC) Industrial Electrical Installations
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a trusted name in circuit protection, and the 170M4316 high speed square body fuse reflects that reliability with a 200 kAIC interrupting rating, dual UL/IEC voltage ratings, and IEC-rated, CE-marked compliance for demanding semiconductor protection applications. Engineers specify Bussmann fuses for consistent, code-compliant performance in critical industrial power systems.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 630 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- IEC Rated
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 350000 at 660 V
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Fuse Indicator:
- Other
- Fuse Shape:
- Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs Imgl:
- No
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 52000
- Product Height:
- 142 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 62 mm
- Product Weight:
- .001 g
- Product Width:
- 230 mm
- Utilization Category:
- aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating:
- 690 V
- Voltage Type:
- AC
- Watt Losses:
- 80 W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Details:
- Fuse