Why Choose the Mersen ATQ8/10 Time-Delay Fuse?
The Mersen ATQ8/10 is a compact time-delay midget cartridge fuse designed to provide dependable supplemental overcurrent protection for industrial control circuits and electrical equipment. As part of the proven Mersen Amp-Trap ATQ series, it is engineered to withstand temporary inrush currents while protecting connected equipment against sustained overloads and short-circuit faults.
With a rated current of 0.8 A and a maximum voltage rating of 500 V AC, the ATQ8/10 is ideal for protecting sensitive control transformers, relays, solenoids, instrumentation and low-current industrial control circuits. Its time-delay characteristic helps reduce nuisance fuse operation during equipment energisation while maintaining dependable protection against genuine electrical faults.
Manufactured in the standard 10 × 38 mm midget cartridge format with ferrule terminals, the ATQ8/10 fits compatible fuse holders and disconnect switches with ease. Its compact construction makes it an excellent choice for industrial control panels, OEM machinery and commercial electrical installations requiring reliable supplemental circuit protection.
Key Advantages
- Reliable time-delay protection for circuits with temporary inrush currents.
- 0.8 A current rating for sensitive control and instrumentation circuits.
- 500 V AC voltage rating suitable for industrial electrical systems.
- Compact 10 × 38 mm midget cartridge design.
- Helps minimise nuisance fuse operation during equipment start-up.
- Suitable for transformers, relays, solenoids and other inductive loads.
Key Features
- Mersen Amp-Trap ATQ series time-delay fuse.
- 0.8 A rated current.
- 500 V AC rated voltage.
- Time-delay operating characteristic.
- Standard 10 × 38 mm cylindrical cartridge.
- 10 kA AC interrupting rating.
- Ferrule terminals for compatible midget fuse holders.
- Designed for supplemental circuit protection.
Reliable Protection for Sensitive Control Circuits
The Mersen ATQ8/10 is specifically designed to tolerate temporary inrush currents produced by transformers, relays, solenoids and similar inductive loads while providing dependable protection against sustained overloads and short-circuit conditions. This improves equipment reliability and helps reduce unnecessary fuse replacement.
Its compact 10 × 38 mm cartridge format enables straightforward installation into compatible fuse holders commonly used throughout industrial control panels and automation equipment. The ATQ8/10 is intended for supplemental protection where the available short-circuit current does not exceed 10 kA.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- Control transformers.
- Relay and solenoid circuits.
- Instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
- Industrial automation systems.
- Commercial electrical installations.
