Electrical fuses

Electrical fuses are passive protective components in electrical circuits that interrupt the flow of electric current during an overcurrent condition or short circuit, thereby protecting conductors and equipment from damage.

As part of the Electrical Components category they are used in various electrical installations and distribution systems in industrial and commercial applications where safe operation and circuit protection are required.

Variants of electrical fuses differ in construction and electrical characteristics; the basic parameters are rated current and breaking capacity. The correct selection of a fuse for a circuit is based on the parameters of the installation and the protection requirements.