Fuse Holders

What are Fuse Holders?

A fuse holder is housing that incorporates fuses within the circuit. Their function is to fix the fuse in place to carry out the function perfectly. They are found in different varieties, such as shapes, colors, and sizes, based on the applications they are required to install. 

We provide an outstanding range of fuse holders and accessories for household and industrial applications from a range of brands such as Schurter, Littelfuse, Cooper Bussmann, and Mersen. 

What are the Available types of Fuse Holders?

There are typical and most used types are as follows:

• Base Mount: design the base of the holder to be compatible with all sorts of holes for screws.
• Bottle Fuse: A holder is used with cylindrical Bottle Fuses, typically found with a cap to fulfill the circuit.
• Inline: a casing for a fuse embedded in a wire or cable, usually for safety purposes.
• Panel Mount: A screw cap can be used on other casings too, which can be mounted into a panel for convenient access with the fuse.
• A Rail Mount: a holder with fuses that are allocated into sets with the connections.

Why does the Fuse Holder Melt?

If the fuse hasn't blown, a faulty connection between a fuse holder and a fuse may be to blame. Under the rating of the fuse, current traveling through the electrical circuit will result in heat generation from the resistance. This may produce a temperature high enough to melt the fuse holder. After installation, it could not happen right away or all at once.

Is there a Mechanism that can be used to clean a Fuse Holder?

• It is mandatory to use gloves. They might be made of rubber or plastic.
• It is required to be proactive while working with high-power applications and to ensure no live wire is open in the environment. 
• Make use of a dry cloth or toothbrush that can facilitate the cleaning process of connector springs.  
• A piece of tiny emery cloth surrounded a screwdriver, which can be employed to scrub the internal side of the fuse holder. 
• Ensure to use a Paintbrush that can assist in applying a coating over the body surface of the fuse holder once cleaned.