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Mersen SBS5 Midget Fast-Acting Fuse, 600VAC 5A, Ferrule Terminal, Tin-Plated Copper

Mersen SBS5 Midget Fast-Acting Fuse, 600VAC 5A, Ferrule Terminal, Tin-Plated Copper

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Mersen SBS5 Midget Fast-Acting Fuse, 600VAC 5A, Ferrule Terminal, Tin-Plated Copper

The Mersen SBS5 Midget Fast-Acting Fuse delivers reliable 5A overcurrent protection at 600VAC in a compact 1.38-inch midget body, engineered for panels and control systems that demand fast-acting circuit protection. Built with GMG body insulating material and tin-plated copper ferrule terminals, this clip-mounted fuse offers a 100 kA breaking capacity and a fast-acting speed characteristic for reliable fault current interruption. The SBS5 is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for professional electrical installations that require durable, code-conscious overcurrent devices.

Key Features

  • Amperage Rating: 5A current rating provides precise overcurrent protection for sensitive circuits and equipment loads.
  • Voltage Rating: 600VAC rating suits commercial and industrial electrical systems with higher voltage requirements.
  • Breaking Capacity: 100 kA AC breaking capacity delivers strong fault current interruption for demanding applications.
  • Fast-Acting Speed Characteristic: Quickly interrupts overcurrent conditions to protect downstream equipment and wiring.
  • Ferrule Terminal Design: Tin-plated copper terminals ensure secure electrical connections and corrosion resistance.
  • Durable Construction: GMG body insulating material supports long-term performance in demanding electrical environments.
  • Compact Midget Size: 1.38-inch length with clip mounting fits standard fuse clips and holders in space-constrained installations.
  • Frequency Rating: Rated for 50/60 Hz AC systems, supporting standard commercial and industrial power frequencies.

Certifications & Compliance

  • RoHS Compliant

Technical Specifications

  • Ac Or Dc: AC
  • Body Insulating Material: GMG
  • Rohs Compliant: Yes
  • Fuse Class: Midget
  • Connection Terminal Type: Ferrule
  • Connection Terminal Material: Tin-Plated Copper
  • Mounting Method: Clip
  • Product Length: 1.38 in
  • Product Weight: 0.016 lb
  • Rated Voltage AC UL: 600 V
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Speed Characteristic: Fast-Acting

Typical Applications

  • Industrial Control Panels and Motor Control Centers
  • Commercial Electrical Distribution Systems
  • HVAC Equipment Protection Circuits
  • Lighting Control and Power Distribution
  • Process Control and Automation Systems
  • Instrumentation and Control Circuits

Why Mersen?

Mersen builds the SBS5 with tin-plated copper ferrule terminals and GMG body insulating material for durable, corrosion-resistant performance in demanding electrical environments. With a 100 kA breaking capacity, fast-acting response, and RoHS compliant construction, the SBS5 gives professionals dependable overcurrent protection they can specify with confidence for critical control and distribution circuits.

Manufacturer Resources

Mersen Product Catalog

Product Specs

Ac Max I R Breaking Capacity I1:
100 kA
Ac Or Dc:
AC
Ampere Rating:
5 A
Body Insulating Material:
GMG
Connection Terminal Material:
Tin-Plated Copper
Connection Terminal Type:
Ferrule
Frequency Hz:
50/60 Hz
Fuse Class:
Midget
Mounting Method:
Clip
Product Length:
1.38 in
Product Weight:
0.016 lb
Rated Voltage Ac Ul:
600 V
Rohs Compliant:
Yes
Speed Characteristic:
Fast-Acting
Product Type:
Fuse
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Fuses by Type

Mersen SBS5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Mersen SBS5 fit a standard 13/32 x 1-1/2 inch midget fuse holder?
The SBS5 is a midget-class fuse with a body length of 1.38 in and ferrule terminals, clip mounted. That is the standard midget footprint used in panel fuse blocks and clip-style holders, so it drops into holders built for midget ferrule fuses. It is not a rejection-style Class CC fuse, so it will also sit in a non-rejecting midget clip.
2) Can I use the Mersen SBS5 on a 480V or 600V control circuit?
Yes. The SBS5 is rated 600 V AC (UL) at 50/60 Hz, so it covers 120V, 240V, 480V and 600V AC control and distribution circuits. It is an AC-rated device, so do not specify it for a DC application.
3) Is a 100 kA interrupting rating enough for my industrial panel's available fault current?
The SBS5 carries a 100 kA AC breaking capacity, which covers the short circuit current rating most industrial control panels and motor control centers are built to. If your engineered fault study shows available fault current at or below 100 kA at the fuse location, this fuse is adequate for the interrupting duty.
4) Should I use a fast-acting fuse like the SBS5 or a time-delay fuse on my circuit?
Fast-acting is the right choice when the load has little or no inrush: control transformers on the secondary side, instrumentation, electronics, lighting control and general feeder taps. The SBS5 clears quickly to protect downstream wiring and equipment. If you are protecting a motor or anything with a heavy starting surge, a fast-acting fuse will nuisance-open, and you want a time-delay type instead, such as the Littelfuse CCMR Series Class CC time-delay fuse.
5) Is the Littelfuse BLF midget fast-acting fuse a drop-in replacement for the Mersen SBS5?
Both are midget-class fast-acting fuses, but the voltage ratings differ. The Mersen SBS5 is rated 600 V AC, while the Littelfuse BLF series is a 250 V midget fast-acting fuse with a laminated tube body. If the circuit is a 600 V control or distribution circuit, the SBS5 carries the rating; the BLF suits 250 V work. Check the holder or clip spacing against the SBS5 body length of 1.38 in before swapping either way.
6) My motor starter keeps blowing the SBS5 on inrush. What should I use instead?
A fast-acting fuse like the Mersen SBS5 opens quickly on any overcurrent, including motor inrush, which is why it is better suited to control and instrumentation circuits than to motor branch circuits. For motor loads, a time-delay fuse rides through starting current: the Littelfuse CCMR series is a Class CC time-delay fuse, offered for example as the CCMR040 at 40 A. Size the time-delay fuse to the motor nameplate and confirm the holder accepts a Class CC rejection body, which differs from a plain midget clip mount.
7) What amp rating and part number do I order for a 5 amp 600V midget fast-acting fuse from Mersen?
Order Mersen part number SBS5. The ampere rating is 5 A at 600 V AC, fast-acting, midget class, with ferrule ends for clip mounting. Each fuse weighs 0.016 lb, so a full panel's worth ships light.
8) I need 0.5A metering fuses, not 5A. Is the SBS5 the wrong part?
Yes, the SBS5 is a 5 A device and will not give you the protection level a meter CT or voltage input circuit needs. For metering, look at the Square D PowerLogic Energy Meter Fuse Pack, a set of three rated 0.5A at 600V.
9) I need 600V fuses for a metering circuit - SBS5 or the Square D PowerLogic fuse pack?
The Square D PowerLogic energy meter fuse pack is a matched set of three 0.5 A 600 V fuses intended for metering voltage taps, where the 0.5 A rating suits the very small burden of a meter input. The Mersen SBS5 is a single 5 A 600 V AC midget fast-acting fuse, a better fit for control and equipment circuits that draw more than a meter input does. Both carry 600 V; choose on the ampere rating the circuit calls for.
10) Will the SBS5 terminals hold up in a humid or corrosive panel environment?
The ferrule ends are tin-plated copper, which resists oxidation at the clip contact and keeps contact resistance down over time. The body is GMG insulating material. That combination is intended for continuous service in industrial control enclosures rather than clean-room-only duty.
11) Is the Mersen SBS5 RoHS compliant for a spec that requires it?
Yes, the SBS5 is RoHS compliant, so it clears procurement specs and institutional purchasing rules that require RoHS on electrical components.
How fast can I get the Mersen SBS5 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Mersen SBS5 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Mersen SBS5 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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