Fuses are essential protective or safety devices ideal for protecting circuits and electrical devices from short circuits or overcurrent. Tag Fuses are types of metal tab fuse specifically ideal for general industrial applications such as motor and cable protection and power distribution. These fuses feature and are identified by a metal tab that extends from either a fuse center (center tag) or the end of the fuse (offset tag). In addition, they are available as a solid blade or with slots or holes to be mounted on holders.
Types of Tag Fuses
There are several types of tag fuses; some of them include:
- Centered Tag: These fuses feature a central blade or tag that provides an easy installation into open fuse bases. These tags are square or rectangular and come in various speed ranges, amperage, and voltage ratings.
- Offset Tag: These fuses are cylindrical, with offset mounting tags at each base of the fuse. Like centered fuses, these fuses come in various speed ranges, amperage, and voltage ratings. In addition, the tags come as either solid or slotted.
- Slotted Tag: Generally, slotted tag fuses have a circular shape; however, they can also be square-bodied. The tags can be offset or straight, and slotted tag fuses are available in varied speed ranges, voltage ratings, and amperes.
- Bolted Tags: These fuses are cylindrical fuses with bracket fittings on either side for bolting into a fuse holder. They differ by their speed, tag orientation, size, and voltage ratings, which differ widely.
Fuse Marking Categories
For notable characteristics and application purposes, fuses are marked with specified letters. These letters come in two numbers where the first letter denotes the breaking range while the second letter (in upper case) indicates the characteristics. For convenience, some examples of these letters include:
“g” stands for full breaking capacity, and “a” stands for partial range breaking capacity. Furthermore, our tag fuses include gG, gM, gR, aM, etc.
Applications of Tag Fuses
These fuses from the Fuses, Sockets & Circuit Breakers family protect anything from overcurrent and electrical surges during overloads. They come in a range of application categories to suit a wide range of industrial applications, such as:
