Why Choose the Mersen FR10AM40V6P Cylindrical Fuse-Link?
The Mersen FR10AM40V6P is a premium 10 × 38 mm aM cylindrical fuse-link with striker designed to provide reliable short-circuit protection for industrial motor circuits. Manufactured to IEC standards, this fuse-link is specifically engineered for motor starters, control panels and industrial machinery where dependable protection against high fault currents is essential.
As part of the trusted Mersen FR10 aM fuse series, the FR10AM40V6P features a robust ceramic body with silver-plated contacts to deliver excellent electrical performance and long service life. Its aM operating characteristic allows normal motor starting currents to pass while rapidly interrupting damaging short-circuit faults. The integrated striker enables operation of an auxiliary contact for remote indication or control functions.
With a 6 A current rating, 400 V AC rated voltage and a 100 kA breaking capacity, the FR10AM40V6P is ideal for industrial motor protection, OEM machinery, automation systems and electrical control equipment operating in demanding environments.
Key Advantages
- Compact 10 × 38 mm IEC cylindrical fuse-link.
- aM motor protection characteristic for short-circuit protection.
- 6 A rated current for industrial motor circuits.
- 400 V AC rated voltage for industrial installations.
- Integrated striker for auxiliary signalling and monitoring.
- 100 kA breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
Key Features
- Mersen FR10 aM cylindrical fuse-link series.
- 10 × 38 mm fuse dimensions.
- 6 A rated current.
- 400 V AC IEC rated voltage.
- aM partial-range motor protection characteristic.
- 100 kA AC breaking capacity.
- Integrated striker for auxiliary contact activation.
- Ceramic body with silver-plated contacts.
- Manufactured to IEC 60269 standards.
Reliable Protection for Industrial Motor Circuits
The Mersen FR10AM40V6P is designed to protect motor circuits from damaging short-circuit currents while allowing the temporary inrush current associated with motor starting. This helps maximise equipment availability whilst reducing unnecessary fuse operation and costly downtime.
Its integrated striker enables operation of compatible auxiliary contacts, allowing remote fault indication, alarm signalling or control system shutdown when the fuse operates, making it well suited to modern industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial motor starters.
- Motor control centres.
- Machine building and OEM equipment.
- Electrical control panels.
- Industrial automation systems.
- Switchgear and motor protection assemblies.
