Bussmann 170M6018 Eaton Series High-Speed Square Body Fuse, Class aR, 1500A
The Bussmann 170M6018 is an Eaton Bussmann series high-speed square body fuse engineered for demanding semiconductor protection duty. Rated 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) and 1500A with a 200 kAIC interrupt rating, this Class aR fuse features blade end X blade end terminals built to the DIN 43 620 standard. A top fuse status indicator lets technicians confirm fuse condition at a glance, supporting fast, safe maintenance in industrial power electronics and semiconductor protection systems.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 1500A for high-current semiconductor protection circuits.
- Voltage Rating: 700V (UL) / 690V (IEC) AC for demanding industrial power systems.
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC delivers high short-circuit interrupting capacity.
- Class aR Utilization: accompanied semiconductor protection per the Class aR category.
- Fuse Shape: Square body with slotted, center-bolted blade end X blade end tags conforming to DIN 43 620.
- Top Fuse Status Indicator: visual indication of fuse condition for quick field inspection.
- Clearing Characteristics: pre-arc I2t of 460000 and clearing I2t of 3,100,000 at 660V, with a clearing loss of 160.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- CE Marked
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 1500 A
- Application: semiconductor protection
- Certifications: UL Recognized
- Clearing I2t: 3100000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss: 160
- Compliances: CE Marked
- Fuse Shape: Square body, slotted center bolted tags
- Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs (IMGL): No
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Pre Arc I2t: 460000
- Product Height: 76 mm
- Product Length Depth: 168 mm
- Product Weight: 938 g
- Product Width: 95 mm
- Utilization Category: aR (accompanied semiconductor protection)
- Voltage Rating: 690 V
- Voltage Type: AC
Typical Applications
- Semiconductor Protection Circuits
- Industrial Power Electronics and Drives
- High-Current Motor Control Systems
- Panelboard and Switchgear Protection
- Power Conversion and Rectifier Equipment
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann by Eaton is a recognized leader in circuit protection, and the 170M6018 reflects that reputation with UL Recognized, CE Marked construction built to DIN 43 620 dimensional standards. Its high 200 kAIC interrupt rating and documented clearing characteristics make it a dependable choice for protecting sensitive semiconductor equipment in demanding industrial power systems.
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 1500 A
- Application:
- semiconductor protection
- Certifications:
- UL Recognized
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- 3100000 at 660 V
- Clearing Loss:
- 160
- Compliances:
- CE Marked
- Connection:
- Blade end x blade end
- Fuse Indicator:
- Top fuse status indicator
- 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:
- 460000
- Product Height:
- 76 mm
- Product Length Depth:
- 168 mm
- Product Weight:
- 938 g
- Product Width:
- 95 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