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Fuses, Fuse Holders and Fuse Blocks
AutomationDirect has teamed up with Edison Fuse, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries, the worldwide leader in circuit protection,
to offer the Edison line of fuses, including fuse holder and fuse block products. Cooper Industries is a $4.1B corporation with seven
electrical products divisions, including two fuse brands, along with fuse holders and fuse blocks.
The Edison Fuse products are
industry-standard fuses that are designed using the highest quality materials and manufacturing methods. All Edison fuses can be
directly cross referenced and used as replacements for other name-brand fuses such as Littelfuse, Ferraz, Siemens, and many more.
See the manufacturer cross reference list in the Technical Info section for this product category on our Web site, or in our free
product catalog.
Fuses are overcurrent protective devices that contain a calibrated current-carrying element which melts and opens under specified overcurrent conditions.
Fuses can be used for a variety of overcurrent and overload applications. They can be used to protect transformers,
motors, DC power supplies, lighting circuits, contactors, relays and other industrial and commercial electrical
equipment and conductors.
The Edison family of fuses, fuse blocks and fuse holders is divided into two classes:
Current Limiting: Class CC, Class J, Class RK
General Purpose: Class M Midget and Small Dimension
The fuse selection guides below are general summaries of the specifications included for each fuse type.
These selection guides do not include the many variables that can exist for specific situations such as local codes,
unusual temperature, or other operating conditions.
When selecting fuses, be sure to comply with any applicable PUBLIC SAFETY standards that apply to over-current Protection Devices (OPD).
Current Limiting Fuses
AutomationDirect carries the most popular Class CC, RK and J current limiting fuses for industrial
control applications.
These current limiting fuses, frequently used in applications for motor branch circuit protection,
are available in both time-delay and fast-acting models.
In addition, the CC line is recognized for NEC branch circuit protection and Type 2 coordinated applications for IEC or NEMA starters/contactors.
Class J
JDL Series - Time-delay fuse with space-saving dimensions and high performance. Recommended for Type 2 (no damage) protection of IEC
style motor starters and contactors.
Packages of Class J Current Limiting Fuses start at $89.00
(JDL1 - per package of 10).
Class RK
ECNR/ECSR Series - Time-delay, dual element construction with superior overload and cycling capabilities.
Recommended for AC power distribution system mains, feeders and branch circuits. RK5 current limiting.
LENRK/LESRK Series - Time-delay fuses having up to 40% more current limiting than ECNR/ECSR series. RK1 current limiting.
Packages of Class RK Current Limiting Fuses start at $24.25
(ECNR15 - per package of 10).
Class CC
HCLR Series - Fast-acting, compact fuse design rated for 600 VAC. Applications include lighting and resistive heating loads.
HCTR Series - Time-delay design allows closer sizing for inductive loads such as control transformers and solenoids.
EDCC Series - Time-delay design for motor branch circuit protection. Use for protection of small horsepower motor circuits.
Packages of Class CC Current Limiting Fuses start at $40.25
(HCLR10 - per package of 10).
General Purpose Fuses
AutomationDirect carries two classes of general purpose fuses: midget class and small dimension electronic.
A Class M general purpose midget fuse is a great low-cost solution when adherence to extensive current limiting codes is not required.
Small dimension, slow-blow and fast-acting electronic fuses come in two standard sizes, 1/4 in. x 1-1/4 in. and 5mm x 20mm, and have nickel-plated brass end caps.
Class M - Midget
MCL/MOL Series - Fast-acting, compact midget fuse design rated for 250 and 600 VAC. Used in control circuits and for electronic equipment protection.
MEQ/MEN Series - Time-delay design allows harmless inductive surges to pass without needless fuse opening.
Used for supplemental protection of transformers, solenoids and other high-inrush circuits.
Packages of Midget class fuses start at $8.25
(MOL10 - per package of 10).
Small Dimension Electronic
ABC Series - Fast Acting, Ceramic Tube Fuses. 1/4” x 1-1/4” (6.3mm x 32mm). UL Listed and CSA Certified.
AGC Series - Fast Acting, Glass Tube Fuses. 1/4” x 1-1/4” (6.3mm x 32mm). UL Listed and CSA Certified.
GMA Series - 5x20 mm Fast Acting, Glass Tube Fuses. Low breaking capacity. 0.197” x 0.788” (5 mm x 20 mm). UL Listed and CSA Certified.
GMC Series - 5x20 mm Medium Time Delay, Glass Tube Fuses. Low breaking capacity, 0.197” x 0.788” (5 mm x 20 mm). UL Listed and CSA Certified.
MDA Series - Time Delay, Ceramic Tube Fuses. 1/4” x 1-1/4” (6.3mm x 32mm). UL Listed and CSA Certified.
MDL Series - Time Delay, Glass Tube Fuses. 1/4” x 1-1/4” (6.3mm x 32mm). UL Listed and CSA Certified.
S500 Series - 5x20 mm Fast Acting, Glass Tube Fuses. Low breaking capacity. 0.197” x 0.788” (5 mm x 20 mm). UL Recognized and RoHS compliant.
S506 Series - 5x20 mm Time Delay, Glass Tube Fuses. Low breaking capacity. 0.197” x 0.788” (5 mm x 20 mm). UL Recognized and RoHS compliant.
Packages of small dimension electronic fuses start at $1.50
(AGC1 - per pack of 5).
10 Great Reasons to Use a Fuse...
Why use an electrical fuse? Fuses offer a safe and economical solution for overcurrent protection of both conductors and components.
Fuses can help make your control systems meet the new UL and NEC codes..
1. Safety Overcurrent protective devices that have tripped are often reset without first investigating the cause of the fault.
Electromechanical devices may not have the reserve capacity to open safely when a second or third fault occurs.
When a fuse opens it is replaced with a new fuse, so the protection level is not degraded by previous faults.
Our current limiting fuses meet the new UL and NEC codes.
2. Cost effective Fuses typically are the most cost effective means of providing overcurrent protection.
This is especially true where high fault currents exist or where small components such as Control Transformers
(CPTs) or DC power supplies need protection.
3. High interrupting rating With most low voltage current limiting fuses (< 600 volts)
having a 200,000 amp interrupting rating, you are not paying a high premium for a high interrupting capacity.
Our current limiting fuses meet the new UL and NEC codes.
4. Reliability Fuses have no moving parts to wear out or become contaminated by dust or oil.
5. North American standards Tri-National (UL/United States, CSA/Canada, and ANCE/Mexico)
Standards specify fuse performance and maximum allowable fuse let-through current and energy requirements.
6. Component protection The high current limiting action of a fuse
minimizes or eliminates component damage..
7. Extended protection Devices with low interrupting ratings are often
rendered obsolete by service upgrades or increases in available fault current. New NEC and UL standards are causing the need
for potentially expensive system upgrades to non-fused systems.
8. Selectivity Fuses can be easily coordinated to provide selectivity under
both overload and short circuit conditions.
9. Minimal maintenance Fuses do not require periodic recalibration as do some
electromechanical overcurrent protective devices.
10. Long life As a fuse ages, the speed of response will not slow down or change.
A fuse’s ability to provide protection will not be adversely affected by the passing of time.
... Plus the Best Reason of All - Our Price! AutomationDirect has secured incredible pricing for
all our fuses, fuse holders and fuse blocks, and can pass those savings on to you. Many items are priced well below industry list prices,
making fuse protection a beneficial and affordable option for almost every electrical device.
Fuse Part Numbering System
Price Check
Below is just a sample of what we have. Click here for a
complete listing of parts and prices for this product family, or click here to download a PDF of our complete price
list. Note: All prices are given in US $.
Product
Price
MCL5 - MCL Midget Class fast-acting fuse, 5 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$37.50
MCL30 - MCL Midget Class fast-acting fuse, 30 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$37.50
HCTR-5 - HCTR Class CC current limiting time-delay fuse, 0.5 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack
$46.75
HCTR10 - HCTR Class CC current limiting time-delay fuse, 10 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$50.00
MEN1 - MEN Midget Class time-delay fuse, 1 A, 250 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$17.50
MEN15 - MEN Midget Class time-delay fuse, 15 A, 250 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$16.75
EDCC10 - EDCC Class CC current limiting time-delay fuse, 10 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$46.75
EDCC20 - EDCC Class CC current limiting time-delay fuse, 20 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$47.75
HCLR10 - HCLR Class CC current limiting fast-acting fuse, 10 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$40.25
HCLR30 - HCLR Class CC current limiting fast-acting fuse, 30 A, 600 VAC, 13/32" x 1-1/2", 10-fuses per pack.
$40.25
CHCC1D - Fuse holder, non-indicating, for CC Class 13/32" x 1-1/2" fuses, 30 A, 600 VAC, 18-8 AWG, one pole,
DIN rail mount, 12-holders per pack.
$66.25
CHM1D - Fuse holder, non-indicating, for Midget Class 13/32" x 1-1/2" fuses, 30 A, 600 VAC, 18-8 AWG, one
pole, DIN rail mount, 12-holders per pack.
$56.00
BC6031PQ - Fuse block, for CC Class 13/32" x 1-1/2" fuses, 30 A, 600 VAC, 18-8 AWG, 1 pole, panel mount, pressure
plate with quick connect terminals, 10-blocks per pack.
$44.25
BM6032PQ - Fuse block, for Midget Class 13/32" x 1-1/2" fuses, 30 A, 600 VAC, 18-8 AWG, 2 pole, panel mount,
pressure plate with quick connect terminals, 8-blocks per pack.
