The BNIT55V6 fuse-link provides dependable circuit protection in demanding industrial environments, compliant with IEC and BS88 gG standards, suitable for AC and DC applications.
£4.21
The Mersen BNIT55V6 is a compact 6 A low-voltage fuse designed to provide reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for battery-powered and direct-current electrical systems. Manufactured by Mersen, it is suitable for protecting lower-current circuits where dependable fault interruption and a space-efficient installation are required.
This fuse helps safeguard electrical cables, control devices and connected equipment by interrupting excessive current during qualifying fault conditions. Its compact format makes it suitable for integration into vehicle electrical systems, battery distribution assemblies and specialist low-voltage equipment.
With a rated current of 6 A and a maximum voltage rating of 55 V DC, the BNIT55V6 is well suited to auxiliary, signalling, lighting and control circuits. Installing the fuse close to the battery or DC power source can help minimise the length of unprotected cabling and improve overall electrical safety.
Low-voltage fuses such as the Mersen BNIT55V6 disconnect the protected circuit when current rises beyond safe operating limits. This helps reduce the risk of overheating, conductor damage and equipment failure caused by overloads or short circuits.
The BNIT55V6 is particularly suitable for lower-current electrical loads that require dedicated protection within a wider battery distribution system. Its 6 A rating makes it appropriate for control modules, instrumentation, lighting, communications equipment and other auxiliary DC devices.
| Item number | G1006578 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No | BNIT55V6 |
| Description | British Standard fuse-link IEC BS88 gG Type A1 550VAC 250VDC 6A BNIT Offset Tag |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340484731 |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 550 V |
| Rated voltage DC IEC | 250 V |
| Ampere Rating | 6 A |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| AC or DC | AC/DC |
| Speed/Characteristic | gG |
| Fuse Size | A1 |
| Mounting | Bolted |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 40 A²s |
| Melting I2t | 28 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 | 14.5 mm |
| Product Length | 56 mm |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 10 EA |
| Sell Pack Weight | 0.165 kg |
| Sell Pack Width | 70 mm |
| Sell Pack Length | 70 mm |
| Sell Pack Height | 35 mm |
| Product group | Low Voltage IEC Fuses |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic |
| Product Weight | 0.0165 kg |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 1.8 W |
| HS Code | 85361010 |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
The BNIT55V6 is used to protect low-current DC cables, control circuits and connected electrical equipment against overload and short-circuit faults.
The Mersen BNIT55V6 has a rated current of 6 A.
The fuse is intended for low-voltage DC electrical systems operating at up to 55 V DC.
It is suitable for protecting auxiliary, signalling, lighting, instrumentation and control circuits with an appropriate operating current.
No. The BNIT55V6 is a non-resettable fuse and must be replaced with a correctly rated equivalent after it has interrupted an electrical fault.
Mersen fuse products are used across automotive, transportation, marine and industrial applications to provide reliable protection for electrical cables, control systems and critical low-voltage equipment.
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