Why Choose the Mersen FR10AM50V16 Cylindrical Fuse Link?
The Mersen FR10AM50V16 is a high-performance 10 × 38 mm aM cylindrical fuse link designed to provide reliable short-circuit protection for motor circuits, transformers and industrial electrical equipment. As part of the trusted Mersen FR10 aM ferrule fuse series, it is specifically engineered for motor protection applications where high starting currents are present.
Its aM operating characteristic allows normal motor starting currents to pass without nuisance operation while rapidly interrupting damaging short-circuit faults. As a partial-range motor fuse, it should be installed alongside a suitable overload relay to provide complete motor circuit protection. The ceramic body and silver-plated contacts ensure excellent electrical performance and long service life.
With a 16 A rated current, 500 V AC IEC rating and a high 120 kA breaking capacity, the FR10AM50V16 is ideal for industrial motor starters, OEM machinery, automation systems and electrical control panels requiring compact, dependable circuit protection.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed aM fuse link for motor circuit protection.
- 16 A rated current for industrial motor applications.
- 500 V AC IEC rating.
- 120 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- Allows normal motor starting and transformer inrush currents.
- Ceramic body with silver-plated contacts for long operational life.
Key Features
- Mersen FR10 aM ferrule fuse series.
- 10 × 38 mm cylindrical fuse link.
- 16 A rated current.
- 500 V AC rated voltage.
- aM partial-range motor protection characteristic.
- Ceramic insulating body.
- Silver-plated ferrule contacts.
- Designed for compatible 10 × 38 mm fuse holders.
Reliable Short-Circuit Protection for Motor Circuits
The Mersen FR10AM50V16 is designed to protect motor circuits and associated switchgear against severe short-circuit currents while allowing the temporary inrush currents produced during motor starting. Its current-limiting performance helps reduce thermal and mechanical stress on contactors, cables and connected equipment.
Because the FR10AM50V16 is an aM partial-range fuse, it is intended primarily for short-circuit protection and should always be coordinated with a suitable overload relay to provide complete motor protection in industrial installations.
Typical Applications
- Motor starter circuits.
- Industrial control panels.
- Motor control centres.
- Transformer protection.
- OEM machinery and automation equipment.
- Industrial switchgear.
