Why Choose the Mersen W1036974 BMD42V4 Fuse?
The Mersen W1036974 BMD42V4 is a high-quality British Standard IEC BS88 gG cylindrical fuse-link designed to provide reliable protection for low-voltage electrical circuits. Manufactured by Mersen, this fuse is specifically engineered for street lighting, industrial control panels and electrical distribution systems where dependable overload and short-circuit protection is essential.
Part of the Mersen BS Street Lighting Fuses gG 415 VAC range, the BMD42V4 features a compact 13 × 29 mm cylindrical design for installation in compatible fuse holders. Its ceramic body and copper terminals provide excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability and long service life in demanding electrical environments.
With a 4 A current rating, 415 V AC operating voltage and an impressive 80 kA breaking capacity, the W1036974 delivers dependable circuit protection for lighting circuits, switchgear, distribution equipment and industrial electrical installations.
Key Advantages
- British Standard IEC BS88 gG fuse-link providing full-range circuit protection.
- 4 A current rating for lighting and low-current distribution applications.
- 415 V AC rated voltage for low-voltage electrical systems.
- 80 kA breaking capacity for exceptional fault interruption.
- Compact 13 × 29 mm cylindrical design for compatible fuse holders.
- Suitable for street lighting, switchgear and electrical distribution equipment.
Key Features
- Mersen BMD42V4 cylindrical fuse-link.
- 4 A rated current.
- 415 V AC rated voltage.
- gG operating characteristic providing overload and short-circuit protection.
- 80 kA AC breaking capacity.
- 13 × 29 mm cylindrical format.
- Ceramic body with copper terminals.
- Manufactured to IEC BS88 standards.
- RoHS compliant.
Reliable Circuit Protection for Street Lighting Systems
The Mersen BMD42V4 fuse-link safely interrupts excessive fault currents before damage can occur to connected electrical equipment. Its gG operating characteristic provides comprehensive protection against sustained overloads and high short-circuit currents, helping improve system reliability while reducing maintenance requirements.
Its compact cylindrical construction and high breaking capacity make it an excellent choice for street lighting installations, switchgear, control panels and low-voltage distribution systems requiring dependable electrical protection.
Typical Applications
- Street lighting installations.
- Industrial control panels.
- Commercial electrical distribution systems.
- Low-voltage switchgear.
- Infrastructure electrical equipment.
- OEM machinery and electrical assemblies.
