Why Choose the Mersen K081498 55GD55V16 Medium-Voltage Fuse?
The Mersen K081498, also identified as 55GD55V16, is a cylindrical medium-voltage fuse-link designed to protect electrical equipment against damaging overcurrents and short-circuit faults. Rated at 16 A and 5.5 kV AC, it is suitable for specialist distribution, switchgear and public-lighting applications.
Manufactured as part of Mersen's established range of medium-voltage circuit-protection products, the K081498 provides fast current limitation during fault conditions. This helps reduce the thermal and mechanical stress placed on cables, switching equipment and other components within the protected electrical system.
The fuse has a cylindrical body measuring approximately 55 × 259 mm and is supplied without a striker mechanism. Its robust construction and high breaking performance make it suitable for professionally engineered installations in which dependable fault interruption and correct fuse coordination are essential.
Key Advantages
- Reliable medium-voltage overcurrent and short-circuit protection.
- 16 A rated current for compatible electrical circuits and equipment.
- 5.5 kV AC voltage rating for specialist medium-voltage installations.
- Current-limiting operation helps reduce fault energy and equipment stress.
- High breaking performance supports dependable interruption of prospective fault currents.
- Robust cylindrical construction for use in compatible fuse carriers and switchgear.
Key Features
- Mersen K081498 medium-voltage fuse-link.
- Alternative product designation: 55GD55V16.
- 16 A nominal current rating.
- 5,500 V AC rated voltage.
- Cylindrical 55 × 259 mm fuse format.
- Current-limiting fuse construction.
- Supplied without a striker mechanism.
- Suitable for compatible medium-voltage fuse bases and switching equipment.
Dependable Protection for Medium-Voltage Systems
Medium-voltage fuse-links interrupt excessive current before it can cause serious thermal or mechanical damage to electrical equipment. Their current-limiting action restricts the peak fault current and reduces the total energy passed through the protected circuit during a short circuit.
The Mersen K081498 must be installed within a correctly rated fuse carrier or switchgear assembly. Fuse selection should consider the system voltage, operating current, prospective short-circuit level, equipment characteristics and the required coordination with other protective devices.
Typical Applications
- Medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Public and infrastructure lighting circuits.
- Industrial switchgear and controlgear.
- Protection of cables and electrical equipment.
- Utility and infrastructure installations.
- Replacement fuse-links for compatible Mersen fuse assemblies.
