Why Choose the Mersen W081485 Medium Voltage Cylindrical Fuse?
The Mersen W081485, also identified by the product reference 36GD55V16, is a medium voltage cylindrical fuse-link designed to provide dependable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for industrial distribution equipment, transformers and public lighting installations. Featuring a 16 A rated current, a 5.5 kV AC rated voltage and a robust 55 × 259 mm cylindrical body, it is engineered for demanding medium voltage applications.
Manufactured by Mersen, the W081485 is identified by the manufacturer designation 559P CP GLD 55.259 16. Its current-limiting fuse element rapidly interrupts overload and short-circuit currents, helping minimise damage to transformers, switchgear, conductors and associated electrical equipment while improving system reliability.
The fuse incorporates an integrated striker mechanism, allowing mechanical indication of fuse operation or actuation of compatible switchgear. Its robust cylindrical construction enables installation into compatible medium voltage fuse holders, making it suitable for utility infrastructure, industrial power distribution systems and railway applications requiring dependable circuit protection.
Key Advantages
- Medium voltage cylindrical fuse for industrial and utility protection.
- 16 A rated current.
- 5.5 kV AC rated voltage.
- 55 × 259 mm cylindrical construction.
- Integrated striker mechanism for fuse operation indication.
- Current-limiting performance helps minimise equipment damage.
- Manufactured by Mersen for dependable medium voltage protection.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen.
- Model: W081485.
- Product reference: 36GD55V16.
- Manufacturer designation: 559P CP GLD 55.259 16.
- Medium voltage cylindrical fuse-link.
- 16 A nominal current rating.
- 5.5 kV AC nominal voltage.
- 55 × 259 mm cylindrical fuse body.
- GLD operating designation.
- Integrated striker indicator.
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 electrical equipment, improving overall system safety and reliability.
The Mersen W081485 combines a 16 A current rating with a 5.5 kV AC operating voltage, making it particularly suitable for transformer protection, industrial distribution systems, public lighting networks and specialist infrastructure requiring dependable fault interruption.
Typical Applications
- Medium voltage transformer protection.
- Industrial electrical distribution systems.
- Public lighting networks.
- Utility infrastructure.
- Railway electrical installations.
- Medium voltage switchgear.
- Power distribution assemblies.
- OEM medium voltage equipment.
