Why Choose the Mersen NH42GTR160KVA-8 Transformer Protection Fuse Link?
The Mersen NH42GTR160KVA-8 is a high-performance DIN NH gTr fuse link engineered specifically for protecting low-voltage distribution transformers. Designed with a dedicated gTr operating characteristic, it delivers dependable overload and short-circuit protection while allowing the high magnetising inrush currents that occur during normal transformer energisation.
As part of the trusted Mersen NH gTr 400 V AC fuse-link range, this NH4A fuse link features a robust ceramic body, live gripping lugs and a top-mounted blown-fuse indicator. These features simplify maintenance while ensuring reliable performance in demanding industrial and commercial power distribution systems.
With a 160 kVA transformer rating, 231 A rated current and a 400 V AC operating voltage, the NH42GTR160KVA-8 is ideally suited to transformer feeders, industrial switchboards, commercial electrical installations and low-voltage substations requiring dependable transformer protection.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed DIN NH4A gTr transformer protection fuse link.
- Suitable for 160 kVA distribution transformers.
- 231 A rated current.
- 400 V AC rated voltage.
- gTr characteristic optimised for transformer protection.
- Top-mounted blown-fuse indicator for rapid maintenance.
- Live gripping lugs for safer fuse replacement.
Key Features
- Mersen NH gTr transformer fuse-link range.
- NH4A fuse size.
- 160 kVA transformer rating.
- 231 A rated current.
- 400 V AC rated operating voltage.
- gTr transformer protection characteristic.
- Top-mounted blown-fuse indicator.
- Live gripping lugs.
- 73 mm body width.
- Heavy-duty ceramic body with DIN NH blade contacts.
Mersen gTr fuse links are specifically engineered to protect distribution transformers by matching their operating characteristics. They permit normal transformer energisation currents while rapidly interrupting overloads and short-circuit faults, helping protect transformer windings and associated electrical equipment.
The NH42GTR160KVA-8 is widely used in transformer incomers, industrial switchboards, commercial buildings and low-voltage substations where dependable transformer protection and coordinated fault clearance are essential.
Typical Applications
- 160 kVA distribution transformers.
- Transformer incomers and feeders.
- Industrial switchboards.
- Commercial power distribution.
- Low-voltage substations.
- Industrial control panels.
