Why Choose the Mersen FR10AM50V2 Cylindrical Fuse Link?
The Mersen FR10AM50V2 is a dependable 10 × 38 mm aM cylindrical fuse link designed to provide high-performance short-circuit protection for motors, transformers and other industrial loads with high inrush currents. Rated at 2 A and 500 V AC, it is ideally suited to industrial motor control circuits, OEM machinery and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
As part of the trusted Mersen FR10 aM fuse series, this fuse features a partial-range operating characteristic that allows normal motor starting currents to pass while rapidly interrupting damaging short-circuit faults. For complete motor protection, it should be coordinated with an appropriate overload relay or motor protection device.
Manufactured with a robust ceramic body and silver-plated contacts, the FR10AM50V2 offers excellent current-limiting performance, high reliability and long service life in demanding industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Reliable short-circuit protection for motor circuits.
- 2 A current rating for low-current industrial applications.
- 500 V AC IEC rated voltage.
- 120 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- aM partial-range characteristic designed for motor protection.
- Compact 10 × 38 mm cylindrical design for standard fuse holders.
Key Features
- Mersen FR10 aM cylindrical fuse-link series.
- 2 A rated current.
- 500 V AC rated voltage.
- aM motor protection characteristic.
- 120 kA AC breaking capacity.
- Ceramic fuse body for excellent thermal performance.
- Silver-plated ferrule contacts.
- Designed for standard 10 × 38 mm fuse holders.
- Compliant with IEC 60269.
- RoHS compliant.
Reliable Motor Circuit Protection
The FR10AM50V2 is engineered to protect motors and associated switchgear from high prospective short-circuit currents while allowing normal starting currents to pass without nuisance operation. Its high current-limiting capability helps reduce thermal and mechanical stress on connected equipment during fault conditions.
When used alongside an appropriate overload relay, the fuse provides effective protection for motors, contactors, starters and associated electrical equipment in industrial automation and machinery applications.
Typical Applications
- Motor starters and contactors.
- Industrial motor control centres.
- Machine building and OEM equipment.
- Industrial control panels.
- Transformers and inductive loads.
- Conveyors, pumps and fans.
- Electrical distribution equipment.