Features

• Quick Acting (F) LBC Glass Cartridge F***. This glass cartridge f*** is ideal for providing protection to devices or internal circuits. They are ideal for providing protection to devices or internal circuits from short circuits and overcurrent. They are deliberately weaker components which, when too much current is drawn, will blow. Once the f*** has blown it will need replacing in order to make the circuit complete and allow the flow of current. Features: Glass tube, electroplated brass ***cap construction 6.3 x 32 mm cartridge size F Speed Rating RoHS compliant and lead-free Interrupting rating equals 10 times rated current Typical applications: Miniature f***s are a relatively cheap way of protecting electrical equipment from short circuits and overcurrent and can be ***d to protect electrical appliances, electronic equipment and component parts More information: Why choose a glass f***? Glass and ceramic f***s have similar properties. Glass f*** is great for small items that don't draw a heavy amount of current and blow on a regular basis. It is easy to identify whether the f*** has blown as you can see inside it. What size is it? 6.3 x 32 mm is a standard cartridge size and it measures approximately 32 mm long by 6.3 mm in diameter. They are popular in board and panel protection and will fit a compatible 6.3 x 32 f*** holder. What Speed is it? This particular f*** is ''F'' speed rated which means a fast acting f***. These are designed to protect less sensitive components and are also ***d to protect cabling from melting or catching fire when an overload appear. Every fast acting f*** will have the exact speed stated which will be relevant to different overloads. What is Breaking Capacity? Breaking capacity is the level of current that the f*** can safely handle without exploding or rupturing. The breaking capacity of your f*** should be greater than the fault current of your electronic circuit. This particular f*** is LBC (Low Breaking Capacity). What are f***s ***d for? For the protection of components and equipment from costly damage ca***d by over-current To isolate sub-systems from the main system once a fault has appeared What is an overcurrent? It is a setting where a circuit experiences a current that is higher than the normal operating current.