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Bussmann GMA-500-R Fast-Acting Cartridge Replacement Fuse

Bussmann GMA-500-R Fast-Acting Cartridge Replacement Fuse

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Model: GMA-500-R

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Bussmann GMA-500-R Fast-Acting Cartridge Fuse

The Bussmann GMA-500-R Fast-Acting Cartridge Fuse is designed to provide overcurrent protection for electrical and electronic circuits. As a fast-acting fuse, the GMA-500-R responds quickly to fault and overload conditions, helping protect wiring, components, and connected equipment from damage. Bussmann is a widely recognized manufacturer of circuit protection products used across commercial, industrial, and OEM electrical applications, and the GMA-500-R is offered as a genuine replacement fuse for compatible fuse holders and fuse blocks. The GMA-500-R is intended to be installed in accordance with the requirements of the equipment it is used to protect.

Key Features

  • Fast-Acting Fuse: Designed to respond quickly to overcurrent conditions, helping protect circuits and connected equipment from damage.
  • Cartridge-Style Fuse: Standard cartridge fuse format for straightforward installation and replacement in compatible fuse holders and fuse blocks.
  • Model GMA-500-R: Clearly identified by its Bussmann model designation to simplify cross-referencing and reordering the correct replacement fuse.
  • Bussmann Manufactured: Produced by Bussmann, a long-established name in circuit protection components for electrical and electronic systems.
  • Overcurrent Protection: Functions as a protective device, helping interrupt current flow when a fault condition exceeds safe operating limits.
  • Easy Replacement: Sized and configured as a drop-in replacement fuse for use where the GMA-500-R part number is specified.
  • Compact Form Factor: Compact fuse design suited for installation in space-constrained fuse holders and equipment panels.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment Protection
  • Control Panels and Circuit Boards
  • Industrial and Commercial Electrical Systems
  • OEM Equipment Manufacturing
  • Replacement Fuse for Compatible Fuse Holders and Fuse Blocks

Why Bussmann?

Bussmann is recognized across the electrical industry for manufacturing dependable circuit protection products, including fast-acting fuses like the GMA-500-R. Choosing a Bussmann fuse for replacement or new installation helps ensure a proper fit and consistent, reliable performance in circuit protection applications, backed by the Bussmann name that electrical professionals trust. Selecting genuine Bussmann fuses supports consistent quality and helps maintain proper circuit protection in the systems where they are installed.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
BUSS-20260919
Product Type:
Fast-Acting Fuse
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Fuses
Product Group:
Circuit Protection
Product Height:
0.25 in
Product Width:
0.25 in
Amperage Rating:
500A
Response Time:
60 min maximum at 135%, 2 min maximum at 200%
Connection:
Ferrule end X ferrule end
Product Length:
0.75 in
Fuse Indicator:
Non Indicating
Product Weight:
0.002 lb
Product Material:
Glass Tube, Nickel-plated Brass Endcaps
Application:
Electronic circuits

Bussmann GMA-500-R – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between a fast-acting fuse like the Bussmann GMA-500-R and a time-delay fuse?
The GMA-500-R is a fast-acting fuse, so it opens quickly on a fault or overload instead of riding through a brief current surge. That is what you want on electronic circuits, control boards, and instrumentation where components are damaged by even a short overcurrent. If your load is a motor, transformer, or anything with a heavy inrush at startup, a fast-acting fuse will nuisance-blow on you and a time-delay (slow-blow) fuse is the correct choice. Never substitute one type for the other in equipment that specifies a particular fuse.
2) Can I substitute a different fuse if my equipment calls for a Bussmann GMA-500-R?
Order the GMA-500-R by part number. It is a cartridge-style fuse built as a drop-in replacement where that exact designation is specified, and the fuse in a piece of equipment is matched to the circuit it protects. Any substitute has to match the same amperage, voltage rating, body size, and the fast-acting characteristic, so the safe move is to replace like for like rather than fit whatever is the same physical length.
3) Will the Bussmann GMA-500-R fit a standard panel fuse holder or fuse block?
It uses the standard cartridge fuse format, so it installs and pulls from compatible fuse holders, in-line holders, and fuse blocks without tools or rework. Compatibility comes down to the holder being built for the GMA body size, which is why MRO stores stock these against the equipment's specified part number rather than by holder brand.
How fast can I get the Bussmann GMA-500-R delivered?
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Does the Bussmann GMA-500-R come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Bussmann GMA-500-R is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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