Why Choose the Mersen W081140 Medium Voltage Cylindrical Fuse?
The Mersen W081140, also identified by the product reference 10GB55V0,5, is a medium voltage cylindrical fuse-link designed to provide reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for public lighting, auxiliary circuits and specialist industrial electrical equipment. Featuring a 0.5 A rated current, a 5.5 kV AC rated voltage and a compact 10 × 180 mm cylindrical body, it is ideally suited to low-current medium voltage applications.
Manufactured by Mersen, the W081140 is identified by the manufacturer designation 5500 CP GLB 10.180 0,5. Its precision-engineered fuse element rapidly interrupts overload and short-circuit currents, helping minimise damage to transformers, switchgear, signalling equipment and associated electrical systems.
Its compact cylindrical construction allows installation in compatible medium voltage fuse holders while providing dependable long-term performance in industrial installations, railway infrastructure, utility equipment and demanding environments, including chemical and salt-processing facilities.
Key Advantages
- Medium voltage cylindrical fuse for auxiliary and public lighting protection.
- 0.5 A rated current for sensitive electrical circuits.
- 5.5 kV AC rated voltage.
- 10 × 180 mm compact cylindrical format.
- Rapid interruption of overload and short-circuit faults.
- Suitable for industrial, railway and utility installations.
- Manufactured by Mersen for dependable medium voltage protection.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen.
- Model: W081140.
- Product reference: 10GB55V0,5.
- Manufacturer designation: 5500 CP GLB 10.180 0,5.
- Medium voltage cylindrical fuse-link.
- 0.5 A nominal current rating.
- 5.5 kV AC nominal voltage.
- 10 × 180 mm cylindrical fuse body.
- GLB operating designation.
Reliable Protection for Medium Voltage Equipment
Medium voltage fuse-links disconnect electrical circuits rapidly when overloads or short-circuit faults occur. Their current-limiting characteristics help reduce thermal and mechanical stress on transformers, switchgear and associated equipment, improving overall system safety and reliability.
The Mersen W081140 combines a sensitive 0.5 A current rating with a 5.5 kV AC operating voltage, making it particularly suitable for transformer auxiliary circuits, signalling systems and public lighting infrastructure requiring dependable medium voltage protection.
Typical Applications
- Public lighting networks.
- Transformer auxiliary circuits.
- Industrial control systems.
- Railway electrical infrastructure.
- Medium voltage signalling circuits.
- Utility distribution equipment.
- Power distribution assemblies.
- OEM medium voltage equipment.
