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MERSEN FUSE 5500 CP GLD 55.259 10 55GD55V10
Mersen M081500 Limitor cylindrical medium-voltage fuse-link rated at 10 A and 5.5 kV AC, with 55 x 259 mm dimensions and no striker.
£296.49
Why Choose the Mersen M081500 Medium-Voltage Fuse?
The Mersen M081500, identified by the manufacturer description 5500 CP GLD 55.259 10, is a specialist medium-voltage cylindrical fuse-link designed to provide dependable overcurrent and short-circuit protection for electrical distribution equipment. Rated at 10 A and 5.5 kV AC, it is suitable for public lighting networks, industrial switchgear and compatible medium-voltage systems.
Manufactured as part of Mersen's Limitor range, the M081500 provides rapid fault interruption and effective current limitation. This helps reduce the thermal and mechanical stress imposed on cables, transformers, switchgear and associated electrical equipment during high fault-current conditions.
The fuse features a cylindrical body measuring approximately 55 × 259 mm and is supplied without a striker mechanism. Its robust construction supports reliable operation in professionally engineered installations where correct fuse coordination and dependable equipment protection are essential.
Key Advantages
- Reliable medium-voltage overcurrent and short-circuit protection.
- 10 A rated current for compatible distribution circuits.
- 5.5 kV AC rated voltage for medium-voltage installations.
- Current-limiting operation helps reduce damaging fault energy.
- Robust cylindrical construction for compatible fuse holders.
- Suitable for public lighting, industrial and infrastructure applications.
Key Features
- Mersen M081500 medium-voltage fuse-link.
- Manufacturer description: 5500 CP GLD 55.259 10.
- 10 A nominal current rating.
- 5,500 V AC rated voltage.
- Cylindrical 55 × 259 mm fuse format.
- Current-limiting protection characteristic.
- Supplied without a striker mechanism.
- Designed for compatible medium-voltage fuse holders and switchgear.
Reliable Protection for Medium-Voltage Circuits
Medium-voltage fuse-links interrupt excessive current before it can cause serious thermal or mechanical damage within an electrical installation. Their current-limiting action restricts peak fault current and reduces the energy passed into cables, transformers, switchgear and other protected equipment.
The Mersen M081500 must be installed within a correctly rated and dimensionally compatible fuse holder. Selection should consider the system voltage, normal operating current, prospective short-circuit level and coordination requirements of the wider protection system.
Typical Applications
- Public lighting distribution networks.
- Medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Industrial switchgear assemblies.
- Transformer and feeder protection.
- Utility and infrastructure installations.
- Replacement fuse-links for compatible Mersen equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Fuse link | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Type | Cylindrical | |
| Current | 10 A | |
| Voltage | 5500 V | |
| Manufacturer | Mersen | |
| Product reference | M081500 | |
| Manufacturer description | 5500 CP GLD 55.259 10 | |
| Product range | Limitor | |
| Product type | Medium-voltage cylindrical fuse-link | |
| Rated current | 10 A | |
| Rated voltage | 5.5 kV AC | |
| Fuse dimensions | 55 × 259 mm | |
| Fuse body shape | Cylindrical | |
| Operating characteristic | Current limiting | |
| Striker | No | |
| Application | Public lighting and medium-voltage distribution | |
| Installation | Compatible medium-voltage fuse holder | |
| Supply format | Individual fuse-link |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mersen M081500 used for?
The Mersen M081500 provides medium-voltage overcurrent and short-circuit protection for compatible public lighting, industrial and electrical distribution systems.
What is the current rating of the Mersen M081500?
The fuse-link has a nominal current rating of 10 A.
What voltage is the M081500 rated for?
The Mersen M081500 is rated for operation at up to 5.5 kV AC within an appropriately engineered electrical system.
Does the Mersen M081500 include a striker?
No. The M081500 is supplied without a striker mechanism, so compatibility with the intended fuse holder and switchgear must be confirmed before installation.
What are the dimensions of this fuse-link?
The Mersen M081500 has a cylindrical body measuring approximately 55 mm in diameter and 259 mm in length.
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Mersen medium-voltage fuse-links are used throughout industrial and infrastructure systems where dependable current limitation, rapid fault interruption and reliable equipment protection are essential.
