Shock-Safe Fuseholders are UL rated up to 16 A at 400 Vac.
Press Release Summary:
Offering 7 mounting options, FPG series accepts 5 x 20 mm fuses. Thermoplastic version, also available, meets requirements of IEC 60335-1 edition 4.0 for appliances in unattended use. Available with IP40 or IP67 seal protection for 5 x 20 mm fuses with front and rear panel mounting and either vertical or horizontal PCB mounting, products come with fuse carriers and slotted or finger grip caps. Terminal connections are made with quick-connect, solder, and PCB pins.
Original Press Release:
Shock-Safe Fuseholder Series is UL Rated 16A @ 400 VAC
FPG series accepts 5x20 mm fuses
Santa Rosa, California — SCHURTER is pleased to announce the FPG fuseholder series with increased ratings up to 16A @ 400 VAC. The increased voltage rating expands application possibilities for this popular fuseholder series, which offers seven different mounting options: front or rear panel mount, threaded neck panel mount, snap in or press in panel mount, through hole or SMD PCB mount. In addition, the FPG series is now available in a special thermoplastic version that meets the latest requirements of IEC 60335-1 edition 4.0 for appliances in unattended use including the enhanced requirements of glow wire tests according to IEC 60695-2-12 and -13.
The FPG series is available with IP40 or IP67 seal protection for 5x20mm fuses with front and rear panel mounting and either vertical or horizontal PCB mounting. Terminal connections are made with quick-connect, solder and PCB pins. The compact FPG series comes complete with fuse carriers and slotted or finger grip caps.
The new UL approval for the increased voltage rating is according to UL4248-1/UL 512 and CSA C22.2 for 16 A at 400 VAC. VDE approval is according to IEC 60127-6 for 10 A at 250 VAC. The FPG fuseholder series has a rated power acceptance of 2.5 W @ 10 A with an operating temperature of -40°C to 85°C. The series meets shock-safe requirements according to IEC 529.
Pricing for the FPG fuseholders starts at about $ 2.11 each for 100 pieces. Additional information on the FPG series can be found on SCHURTER’s website at http://www.schurterinc.com/fuses. Contact Cora Umlauf at 800 848-2600 or info@schurterinc.com for sales and product information.
About SCHURTER Inc.
SCHURTER is a progressive innovator and manufacturer of Circuit Protection, Connectors, Switches, and EMC Products to the electronic and electrical industries worldwide. SCHURTER’s three divisions: Components, Input Systems and Electronic Manufacturing services are formed to provide customer specific products and services, which focus on clean and safe supply of power and making equipment easier to use. These core competencies bring a high degree of innovation to SCHURTER’s main markets IT / Telecom, Medical, Space and Renewable Energy.
SCHURTER meets its customers’ highest demands through certified quality, environmental and safety management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and highly developed processes (Six Sigma method). Excellent services are upheld through the consistent application of an all encompassing quality management system.
SCHURTER Inc., Santa Rosa, California is the exclusive North America sales and distribution office for the SCHURTER Group.
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Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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