Why Choose the Mersen B208358 10 A Time-Delay Ceramic Cartridge Fuse?
The Mersen B208358 is a dependable 5 × 20 mm time-delay miniature cartridge fuse designed to protect electrical equipment, motors and industrial circuits against sustained overloads and short circuits. Part of the established Mersen 5HT IEC miniature fuse series, it combines reliable fault protection with the ability to withstand temporary start-up currents.
Its time-lag operating characteristic allows brief, high-current surges to pass without unnecessary fuse operation. This makes the B208358 particularly suitable for motors, transformers, power supplies and other equipment that can draw a higher current when first energised.
Rated at 10 A and 250 V AC, the B208358 provides a breaking capacity of 1,500 A. Its compact 5 × 20 mm construction enables straightforward installation in compatible miniature fuse holders used throughout industrial control, machinery and electrical distribution systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable time-delay protection for circuits with temporary inrush currents.
- 10 A current rating for industrial and electrical equipment.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- High 1,500 A breaking capacity.
- Compact 5 × 20 mm format for compatible miniature fuse holders.
- Suitable for motors and equipment with elevated start-up currents.
Key Features
- Mersen 5HT IEC miniature fuse series.
- 10 A rated current.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- Time-delay or time-lag operating characteristic.
- Standard 5 × 20 mm cartridge size.
- 1,500 A AC breaking capacity.
- Pre-arcing I²t value of 610.1 A²s.
- Nickel-plated brass contact caps.
Reliable Protection for High Start-Up Currents
Motors, transformers and power supplies can draw a temporary current significantly above their normal operating level when energised. A time-delay fuse withstands this brief surge while remaining capable of disconnecting the circuit if an overload continues or a short circuit occurs.
The Mersen B208358 provides reliable protection for equipment requiring a 10 A fuse with a time-lag response. Its high breaking capacity and compact cartridge construction make it suitable for industrial machinery, control panels and OEM electrical assemblies.
Typical Applications
- Electric motor protection circuits.
- Industrial control panels.
- Transformers and power supplies.
- Electrical distribution equipment.
- Automation and manufacturing machinery.
- OEM electrical and electronic assemblies.
