Why Choose the Mersen K085408 5HF Fast-Acting Miniature Fuse?
The Mersen K085408 is a high-performance fast-acting miniature cartridge fuse designed to provide rapid overcurrent and short-circuit protection for electrical distribution circuits, industrial controls and electronic equipment. The manufacturer item number is also listed as K085408Q, with the catalogue reference MI5HF25V10.
Part of the Mersen 5HF IEC miniature fuse series, this fuse has a rated current of 10 A and a rated voltage of 250 V AC. Its fast-acting characteristic enables prompt interruption when excessive current occurs, helping limit thermal stress and potential damage to connected components.
The K085408 features a standard 5 × 20 mm ceramic cartridge body suitable for clip mounting in compatible fuse holders. Its high 1,500 A AC breaking capacity provides dependable fault interruption for demanding industrial and electrical protection applications.
Key Advantages
- Fast-acting fuse characteristic provides rapid overcurrent protection.
- 10 A current rating for industrial and electrical circuits.
- 250 V AC voltage rating.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm cartridge format.
- High 1,500 A AC breaking capacity.
- Durable ceramic body supports reliable thermal and electrical performance.
- Compatible with suitably rated 5 × 20 mm miniature fuse holders.
Key Features
- Mersen 5HF IEC miniature fuse series.
- MI5HF25V10 catalogue reference.
- K085408Q manufacturer item number.
- 10 A rated current.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- Fast-acting operating characteristic.
- 1,500 A AC breaking capacity.
- 204.4 A²s melting I²t.
- Ceramic insulating body.
- Clip-mounted cartridge construction.
- RoHS-compliant design.
Rapid Protection for Electrical Equipment
Fast-acting miniature fuses are designed to interrupt excessive current without an intentional delay. This rapid response helps reduce the energy allowed to pass into a fault, protecting wiring, control components and sensitive electrical equipment from sustained overloads and short circuits.
The Mersen 5HF range combines compact dimensions with a high breaking capacity, making it suitable for industrial distribution circuits and electronic equipment where dependable and repeatable fault protection is required.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- Electrical distribution circuits.
- Electronic equipment and assemblies.
- Instrumentation and monitoring devices.
- Power supplies and control equipment.
- OEM machinery and automation systems.
