Why Choose the Mersen A215096 Medium Time-Lag Glass Cartridge Fuse?
The Mersen A215096, catalogue reference MI5SM25V1.6, is a compact and dependable medium time-lag miniature cartridge fuse designed to protect electrical distribution circuits and industrial equipment against sustained overloads and short-circuit faults. As part of the Mersen 5SM IEC miniature fuse series, it combines controlled time-delay operation with reliable fault interruption.
Rated at 1.6 A and 250 V AC, the A215096 tolerates brief current surges that may occur during normal equipment energisation while responding to persistent overcurrent conditions. This medium time-lag characteristic provides a practical balance between fast circuit protection and resistance to nuisance fuse operation.
The fuse uses a standard 5 × 20 mm glass body with an internal extinguishing agent and nickel-plated brass contact caps. Its compact cylindrical format enables straightforward installation in compatible fuse clips and holders used throughout industrial control equipment, power supplies, instrumentation and OEM electrical assemblies.
Key Advantages
- Compact 5 × 20 mm medium time-lag cartridge fuse.
- 1.6 A rated current for industrial and electrical equipment.
- 250 V AC voltage rating.
- Medium time-lag characteristic tolerates brief current surges.
- 300 A AC breaking capacity for dependable fault interruption.
- Internal extinguishing agent supports effective arc suppression.
- Transparent glass body allows visual inspection.
- Standard format simplifies installation and replacement.
Key Features
- Mersen 5SM IEC miniature fuse series.
- 1.6 A rated current.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- Medium time-lag fuse characteristic.
- 300 A maximum AC breaking capacity.
- 1.5 A²s melting I²t.
- 0.29 W power dissipation at rated current.
- Standard 5 × 20 mm cylindrical format.
- Glass body with internal extinguishing agent.
- Clip or compatible fuse-holder mounting.
Balanced Protection for Industrial Electrical Circuits
Medium time-lag fuses such as the Mersen A215096 tolerate short-duration current increases that may occur when electrical equipment is switched on. This reduces unnecessary fuse replacement while maintaining protection against sustained overloads and short-circuit conditions.
The fuse should be selected according to the circuit voltage, normal operating current, expected start-up current and prospective fault level. Its 5 × 20 mm format makes it compatible with a wide range of standard miniature fuse clips and holders.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control equipment.
- Electrical distribution circuits.
- Power supplies and conversion equipment.
- Instrumentation and measuring devices.
- Automation and process-control systems.
- Electronic equipment and circuit assemblies.
- OEM electrical products.
