Mersen Q081618 36GB55V8 medium voltage cylindrical fuse link rated at 8 A for the 5.5 kV voltage class, with a 36 x 250 mm ceramic body and no striker.
£86.93
The Mersen Q081618, also identified as 36GB55V8 and 5500 CP GLB 36.250 8, is a dependable medium voltage cylindrical fuse link designed to protect transformers, switchgear and specialist electrical equipment against damaging overcurrent and short-circuit conditions. Rated at 8 A for systems up to 5.5 kV, it provides precise protection for demanding industrial power applications.
Manufactured using Mersen's established current-limiting fuse technology, the Q081618 rapidly interrupts excessive fault currents before damaging levels of thermal and electrical energy can pass into connected equipment. Its robust ceramic construction supports reliable performance in installations where operational continuity and equipment protection are essential.
The fuse features a 36 × 250 mm cylindrical format and is supplied without a striker mechanism. It is designed for installation in a compatible medium voltage fuse holder, making it suitable for original equipment, planned maintenance and replacement applications requiring the exact 5500 CP GLB 36.250 8 specification.
Medium voltage fuse links protect electrical equipment by rapidly interrupting currents that exceed safe operating levels. Their current-limiting action helps reduce the peak current and energy released during a fault, limiting stress on transformers, conductors, switchgear and associated components.
The Mersen Q081618 is intended for equipment requiring an 8 A fuse in the 5.5 kV voltage class with a 36 × 250 mm body and no striker. Replacement selection should always match the original voltage rating, current rating, dimensions, operating characteristic and indication arrangement.
| Manufacturer | Mersen |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Mersen / Ferraz Shawmut |
| Model | Q081618 |
| Alternative reference | 36GB55V8 |
| Manufacturer designation | 5500 CP GLB 36.250 8 |
| Product type | Medium voltage cylindrical fuse link |
| Rated current | 8 A |
| Voltage class | 5.5 kV |
| Fuse size | 36 × 250 mm |
| Body shape | Cylindrical |
| Fuse construction | Ceramic body |
| Operating principle | Current limiting |
| Striker mechanism | No |
| Protection function | Overcurrent and short-circuit protection |
| Installation | Compatible medium voltage fuse holder |
The Mersen Q081618 is used to protect compatible medium voltage transformers, switchgear and industrial electrical equipment against excessive current and short-circuit faults.
The fuse has a rated current of 8 A and is designed for equipment within the 5.5 kV voltage class.
The Q081618 has a cylindrical fuse body measuring approximately 36 × 250 mm.
No. The Mersen Q081618 is supplied without a striker mechanism and should be used only where this configuration matches the equipment specification.
No replacement should be selected using current rating alone. The voltage class, physical dimensions, operating characteristic and striker configuration must also match the original equipment requirements.
Mersen medium voltage fuse links are widely specified by electrical engineers, equipment manufacturers and maintenance professionals for dependable current limitation and reliable protection of critical power equipment.
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