The BS88 gM Type A4 fuse-link delivers reliable protection for motor and general applications, rated for 415VAC and 240VDC up to 160A with BTCP offset tag terminals for secure connections.
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The Mersen BTCP42V100M160 is a robust British Standard gM fuse-link designed to provide dependable short-circuit protection for industrial motors and motor control circuits. Its motor-rated operating characteristic allows normal starting currents to pass while rapidly interrupting potentially damaging fault currents.
As part of the established Mersen BTCP offset tag fuse-link range, the BTCP42V100M160 is suitable for use in motor starters, switchgear, control panels and motor control centres. Its current-limiting performance helps reduce thermal and mechanical stress on cables, contactors and other downstream electrical equipment during a short circuit.
Featuring a 100M160 motor circuit rating and a nominal voltage rating of 415 V AC, this fuse-link is intended for demanding industrial installations. Its British Standard offset tag configuration enables secure installation in compatible fuse holders, fused switches and switch-disconnector assemblies.
Industrial motors can draw several times their normal operating current during start-up. The Mersen BTCP42V100M160 is engineered to withstand these temporary starting currents while providing fast and effective interruption when a serious short circuit occurs.
As a gM fuse-link, the BTCP42V100M160 is primarily intended to provide short-circuit protection. It should normally be coordinated with a suitable overload relay or motor protection device to provide comprehensive protection against both overload and fault-current conditions.
| Item number | B226298 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No | BTCP42V100M160 |
| Description | British Standard fuse-link IEC BS88 gM Type A4 415VAC 240VDC 100M160A BTCP Offset Tag |
| EAN/UPC Code | 3605340519952 |
| Rated voltage AC IEC | 415 V |
| Rated voltage DC IEC | 240 V |
| In M Ich | 100M160 A |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| AC or DC | AC/DC |
| Speed/Characteristic | gM |
| Fuse Size | A4 |
| Mounting | Bolted |
| Clearing I2t At Rated Voltage | 168000 A²s |
| Melting I2t | 60000 A²s |
| AC Max I.R./Breaking Capacity | I1: 80 kA |
| Max. Rated Breaking Capacity DC | 40 kA |
| Connection/Terminal Material | Tin-Plated Copper |
| Connection/Terminal Type | Offset Tag |
| Product Diameter | 26.9 mm |
| Product Width | 28.5 mm |
| Product Length | 111 mm |
| Sell Pack Quantity | 10 EA |
| Sell Pack Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Sell Pack Width | 120 mm |
| Sell Pack Length | 230 mm |
| Sell Pack Height | 40 mm |
| Product group | Low Voltage IEC Fuses |
| Body/Insulating Material | Ceramic |
| Product Weight | 0.11 kg |
| Power Dissipation at Rated Current Value | 8.8 W |
| HS Code | 85361090 |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
It is a British Standard gM fuse-link designed to provide short-circuit protection for industrial motors, motor starters and associated electrical equipment.
The 100M160 designation identifies the fuse-link's motor circuit rating and its ability to accommodate the temporary high current produced when an industrial motor starts.
The fuse-link has a nominal voltage rating of 415 V AC.
As a gM fuse-link, it is primarily intended for short-circuit protection and should normally be combined with a suitable overload relay or motor protection device.
It is commonly installed in compatible British Standard fuse holders within motor starters, motor control centres, industrial switchgear and electrical control panels.
Mersen British Standard motor fuse-links are widely specified by electrical engineers, panel builders and industrial maintenance teams for reliable fault interruption, effective current limitation and dependable operation in demanding motor control systems.
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