High-performance BS88 and IEC standard compliant fuse-link with gM characteristic, rated for 550VAC and 250VDC, featuring offset tag terminals for bolted mounting.
£4.21
The Mersen BNIT55V16 is a dependable British Standard gG fuse-link designed to provide full-range overcurrent protection for industrial and commercial electrical circuits. With a rated current of 16 A, it protects cables, switchgear and connected equipment against sustained overloads and damaging short-circuit currents.
As part of the established Mersen BNIT offset tag fuse-link range, the BNIT55V16 combines effective current limitation with reliable fault interruption. Its compact and robust construction makes it suitable for use in distribution boards, industrial control panels, fused switches and other electrical protection assemblies.
Rated for operation at up to 550 V AC and 250 V DC, the BNIT55V16 is suitable for a wide range of power distribution and equipment protection applications. Its British Standard offset tag format enables secure installation in compatible fuse holders and switch-disconnector systems.
The Mersen BNIT55V16 safely interrupts excessive current before it can cause serious damage to conductors, switchgear or connected equipment. Its current-limiting action reduces the peak current and let-through energy produced during a short circuit, helping minimise thermal and mechanical stress throughout the electrical system.
The fuse-link’s gG operating characteristic provides protection across the full current range. This allows the BNIT55V16 to respond to sustained overload conditions as well as high short-circuit currents, making it suitable for general-purpose circuit and cable protection.
| Item number | H1019229 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No | BNIT55V16M20 |
| Description | British Standard fuse-link IEC BS88 gM Type A1 550VAC 250VDC 16M20A BNIT Offset Tag |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340515848 |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 550 V |
| Rated voltage DC IEC | 250 V |
| In M Ich | 16M20 A |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| AC or DC | AC/DC |
| Speed/Characteristic | gM |
| Fuse Size | A1 |
| Mounting | Bolted |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 1250 A²s |
| Melting I2t | 250 A²s |
| AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity | I1: 80 kA |
| Max. Rated Breaking Capacity DC | 40 kA |
| Connection/Terminal Material | Tin-Plated Copper |
| Connection/Terminal Type | Offset Tag |
| Product Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Product Width | 14.5 mm |
| Product Length | 56 mm |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 10 EA |
| Sell Pack Weight | 0.16 kg |
| Sell Pack Width | 65 mm |
| Sell Pack Length | 70 mm |
| Sell Pack Height | 30 mm |
| Product group | Low Voltage IEC Fuses |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic |
| Product Weight | 0.016 kg |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 1.36 W |
| HS Code | 85361050 |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
It is a British Standard gG fuse-link designed to protect cables, switchgear and electrical equipment against overloads and short circuits.
The Mersen BNIT55V16 has a rated current of 16 A.
The fuse-link is rated for operation at up to 550 V AC and 250 V DC.
The gG classification indicates that the fuse-link provides full-range protection against both sustained overloads and short-circuit currents.
It is commonly installed in compatible British Standard fuse holders, electrical distribution boards, industrial control panels and fused switchgear.
Mersen British Standard fuse-links are widely used by electrical engineers, panel builders and industrial maintenance teams for dependable fault interruption, effective current limitation and reliable long-term circuit protection.
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