Transparent Reliability: Guaranteed Quality with Glass Fuses at Electrónica Embajadores
Glass Fuses at Electrónica Embajadores: Optimal Protection for Your Electronic Devices
Electrónica Embajadores offers a comprehensive catalogue of glass fuses designed to provide maximum protection against overcurrents and short circuits in electronic, household, and industrial circuits. Explore our 5x20mm and 6x32mm glass fuses, ideal for securing your devices effectively.
What Is a Glass Fuse?
Glass fuses are essential electrical protection components that prevent damage caused by overcurrent, short circuits, or current surges in electronic and electrical circuits. Comprising a transparent glass tube housing a metal filament, they allow immediate visual inspection of their condition.
This simple yet effective design makes glass fuses an economical and reliable solution, widely used across various sectors, from household appliances to industrial installations. At Electrónica Embajadores, we provide glass fuses suitable for different currents, voltages, and operating characteristics to meet diverse technical requirements.
Their quick response and ease of replacement make glass fuses indispensable for ensuring the safety and longevity of electrical and electronic systems.
Technical Specifications of Glass Fuses at Electrónica Embajadores
Our glass fuses feature rigorous technical specifications ensuring optimal performance and effective protection in multiple applications. Key characteristics include:
Standard Dimensions: Available mainly in 5x20mm and 6x32mm sizes, suitable for most circuits and fuse holders.
Rated Current: Ranges from 80mA up to 15A, allowing precise selection based on circuit demands.
Maximum Operating Voltage: Certified up to 250V and 500V, suitable for domestic and industrial systems.
Type of Operation:
Fast-acting fuses (F): Immediate protection for sensitive components requiring rapid disconnection under overcurrent conditions.
Time-delay fuses (T): Designed to withstand temporary current surges, ideal for motors, transformers, or high start-up loads.
Materials: High-quality glass tubes with nickel-plated brass end caps ensure durability, resilience, and optimal conductivity.
Standards and Certifications: Compliant with IEC 60127 and EN 60127 standards, guaranteeing safety and reliability.
Status Indication: Transparent bodies allow visual checking of blown fuses, facilitating quick diagnostics.
Types of Glass Fuses Available at Electrónica Embajadores
We offer a wide range of glass fuses tailored to diverse applications:
5x20mm Glass Fuses
The 5x20mm fuses are common in consumer electronics and some industrial uses. Their compact size is ideal for portable devices, power supplies, audiovisual equipment, and small household appliances.
Available Current Ratings: 80mA, 100mA, 200mA, 500mA, 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, up to 10A.
Maximum Voltage: 250V and 500V depending on model.
Types of Operation: Both fast-acting and time-delay variants available.
Easy to install and replace in standard fuse holders.
6x32mm Glass Fuses
Larger with higher interrupting capacity, 6x32mm fuses are used in applications requiring higher current, such as industrial machinery, control systems, large appliances, and robust electrical installations.
Current Ratings: From 1A up to 15A.
Maximum Voltage: 250V and 500V depending on model.
Types of Operation: Fast-acting and time-delay for varied load requirements.
They provide effective overcurrent protection in high-demand electrical systems.
Common Applications of Glass Fuses
Glass fuses are versatile and utilised across many sectors:
Power Supplies: Protect internal circuitry from overcurrent damage.
Household Appliances: Safety for microwaves, coffee machines, washing machines, dryers, and refrigerators.
Audio-Visual Equipment: Televisions, audio systems, and media players.
Computing and Consumer Electronics: Computers, routers, and other connected devices.
Industrial Instrumentation and Control Systems: Protection for sensors, programmable logic controllers, and other equipment in industrial environments.
Automotive and Electric Vehicles: Protection for embedded electronic systems and batteries.
Electronics Prototyping and DIY Projects: Commonly used in circuit design and testing.
Advantages of Using Glass Fuses
Glass fuses offer numerous benefits:
High Reliability: Operate consistently to exacting standards.
Visual Inspection: Transparent body allows quick identification of blown fuses.
Wide Availability: Multiple sizes and current ratings readily available.
Compatibility: Fits standard fuse holders for straightforward installation.
Cost-Effective: An economical and efficient protection solution.
Durability: Quality materials suited for everyday use.
How to Choose the Right Glass Fuse
When selecting a glass fuse, consider the following:
Rated Current: Should be equal to or slightly above the maximum expected load.
Maximum Voltage: Must match the operating voltage.
Type of Operation: Fast-acting for sensitive components, time-delay for loads with current surges.
Dimensions: Ensure compatibility with fuse holder size.
Standards: Confirm compliance with relevant certifications.
Operating Conditions: Consider temperature, vibration, and humidity.
Quality Commitment and Service at Electrónica Embajadores
We are committed to providing high-quality products and personalised service to help customers find the perfect solution. Our range of glass fuses is carefully selected to ensure reliability and availability.
Our technical team is available to advise on selection and correct application, optimising protection for your equipment.
With fast delivery and consistent stock, we make reordering easy to maintain continuous protection for your installations.
