Why Choose the Mersen K1032962 High Voltage DIN Back-up Fuse?
The Mersen K1032962 is a premium DIN high voltage back-up fuse engineered to provide reliable short-circuit protection for medium voltage transformers operating in electrical distribution systems. As part of the advanced Mersen Limitor®-PTS series, it features Low Power Dissipation technology together with an integrated thermal striker, making it ideal for modern air-insulated and gas-insulated switchgear installations.
Manufactured in accordance with IEC 60282-1 and VDE T402, the K1032962 delivers excellent current-limiting performance whilst helping to reduce thermal and mechanical stress during fault conditions. Premium construction using pure silver fuse elements, silver-plated copper end caps and a ceramic body provides dependable operation and an extended service life.
With a rated voltage of 36 kV AC, a 31.5 A current rating and an integrated 80 N thermal striker, the Mersen K1032962 is ideally suited for transformer protection in substations, industrial switchgear and utility distribution networks where reliable fault interruption is essential.
Key Advantages
- Designed specifically for medium voltage transformer protection.
- 36 kV AC rated voltage for demanding electrical networks.
- 31.5 A rated current for compatible transformer installations.
- Low Power Dissipation technology helps reduce operating temperatures.
- Integrated 80 N thermal striker for compatible switchgear mechanisms.
- Manufactured to IEC 60282-1 and VDE T402 standards.
Key Features
- Mersen Limitor®-PTS high voltage DIN back-up fuse.
- Catalogue number: 45DB360V32PTS.
- 36 kV AC rated voltage.
- 31.5 A rated current.
- 65 mm diameter × 537 mm length.
- Integrated 80 N thermal striker.
- Low Power Dissipation construction.
- Designed for transformer protection applications.
High voltage back-up fuse-links rapidly interrupt high prospective fault currents before they can damage transformers and associated switchgear. Their current-limiting characteristics reduce thermal and mechanical stress, improving equipment reliability whilst helping to minimise maintenance requirements.
The Mersen Limitor®-PTS range combines reliable fault interruption with Low Power Dissipation technology, reducing operating temperatures whilst maintaining dependable transformer protection in modern switchgear installations.
Typical Applications
- Medium voltage transformer protection.
- Electrical substations.
- Air-insulated switchgear.
- Gas-insulated switchgear.
- Industrial power distribution.
- Utility electrical networks.
