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China Suppliers Factory IEC 60282-1 15kV Drop-Out Fuse Cutout for Efficient Short-Circuit Protection
Working Principle
The moving contacts at both ends of the fuse tube are fastened by the fuse (melting element). After pushing the upper moving contact into the protruding part of the "duckbill", the upper static contact made of phosphor copper sheet etc. presses against the upper moving contact, so that the fuse tube is firmly clamped in the "duckbill". When the short-circuit current passes through and fuses the fuse, an electric arc is generated. The steel paper tube lined inside the fuse tube produces a large amount of gas under the action of the electric arc. Since the upper end of the fuse tube is sealed, the gas is sprayed downward to extinguish the electric arc. Due to the fuse melting, the upper and lower moving contacts of the fuse tube lose the tension of the fuse. Under the action of the fuse tube's own gravity and the spring sheets of the upper and lower static contacts, the fuse tube falls rapidly, disconnecting the circuit and cutting off the faulty line section or faulty equipment.
Applicable Environment
The 10kV drop-out fuse is suitable for outdoor places where the ambient air is free of conductive dust, corrosive gases, flammable, explosive and other hazardous environments, and the annual temperature difference ratio is within ±40℃. Its selection is based on two parameters: rated voltage and rated current, that is, the rated voltage of the fuse must match the rated voltage of the protected equipment (line).
Installation Tips
01
During installation, the melting element should be tightened (so that the melting element is subjected to a tension of about 24.5N), otherwise it is easy to cause contact heating.
02
The fuse should be firmly installed on the crossarm (frame) without any shaking or wobbling.
03
The fuse tube should have a downward inclination angle of 25°±2° to facilitate the rapid fall of the fuse tube by its own weight when the melting element fuses.
04
The fuse should be installed on a crossarm (frame) with a vertical distance of not less than 4m from the ground. If installed above the distribution transformer, it should maintain a horizontal distance of more than 0.5m from the outermost contour boundary of the distribution transformer.
05
The length of the fuse tube should be adjusted so that after closing, the duckbill tongue can hold more than two-thirds of the contact length to avoid accidental self-falling.
06
The melting element must be a standard product with mechanical strength, generally required to withstand a tension of at least 147N.
07
The 10kV drop-out fuse installed outdoors requires an phase-to-phase distance greater than 70cm.
Applicable Environment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the 10kV drop-out fuse extinguish an electric arc?
A: It uses a steel paper tube lining that produces gas under the heat of the arc. Since the top is sealed, the gas is forced downward to blow out and extinguish the arc.
Q: Why is a 25° inclination angle necessary for installation?
A: This specific angle ensures that once the melting element fuses, the tube can fall rapidly due to its own gravity, effectively disconnecting the circuit.
Q: What is the minimum installation height for safety?
A: The fuse should be installed at a vertical distance of at least 4 meters from the ground to ensure safety and proper clearance.
Q: What happens if the melting element is not tightened properly?
A: If not tightened to the recommended tension (approx. 24.5N), it can lead to poor contact, causing the contacts to heat up during operation.
Q: What are the environmental limits for this equipment?
A: It is designed for outdoor use in areas without conductive dust or corrosive gases, withstanding temperature variations within ±40℃.
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