Why Choose the Mersen C1018327 High Voltage DIN Back-up Fuse?
The Mersen C1018327 is a premium Limitor®-PTS high voltage DIN back-up fuse-link featuring low power dissipation and an integrated thermal striker, specifically developed to provide dependable transformer protection within medium voltage electrical distribution systems. Manufactured in accordance with IEC 60282-1, it delivers outstanding fault interruption performance whilst helping minimise thermal stress inside modern switchgear.
The Limitor®-PTS range incorporates an innovative pure silver fuse element together with Mersen's patented thermal striker technology, helping prevent overheating whilst maintaining excellent current limiting performance. Manufactured using pure silver fuse elements, silver-plated copper end caps and a durable ceramic body, the C1018327 provides exceptional electrical reliability and long operational service life.
With a 36 kV AC voltage rating, 63 A current rating and 88 mm diameter × 537 mm length construction, the Mersen C1018327 is ideally suited for protecting transformers installed within air insulated and gas insulated switchgear across industrial facilities, substations and utility distribution networks.
Key Advantages
- Designed specifically for medium voltage transformer protection.
- Patented thermal striker helps reduce switchgear overheating.
- Low power dissipation improves operating efficiency.
- 36 kV AC rated voltage.
- 63 A rated current.
- Integrated 80 N thermal striker.
- Manufactured in accordance with IEC 60282-1.
- Suitable for air insulated and SF₆ insulated switchgear.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen.
- Series: Limitor®-PTS.
- Part number: C1018327.
- Catalogue number: 45DB360V63PTS.
- Rated voltage: 36 kV AC.
- Rated current: 63 A.
- Fuse dimensions: 88 mm diameter × 537 mm length.
- Low power dissipation technology.
- Integrated 80 N thermal striker.
- Ceramic body with silver-plated copper terminals.
The Limitor®-PTS range has been developed to protect transformers whilst reducing heat generation inside modern switchgear. Its innovative fuse element design and patented thermal striker improve operational reliability and help extend equipment life without compromising fault interruption capability.
The C1018327 is particularly suitable for gas insulated and air insulated switchgear installed throughout industrial facilities, substations and utility power distribution systems where dependable transformer protection is essential.
Typical Applications
- Medium voltage transformers.
- Gas insulated switchgear (GIS).
- Air insulated switchgear.
- Industrial electrical distribution.
- Utility substations.
- OEM medium voltage equipment.
