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Function: Motor protection fuses, designed specifically to withstand the high starting currents of motors while protecting against overload and short circuit.
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Breaking capacity: Generally around 100,000 A.
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Voltage rating: Up to 500V AC.
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Current ratings: Varies from around 6A to several hundred amps depending on size.
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Requirement: Must be combined with thermal overload relays or devices for full motor protection.
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Applications: Protection of motor circuits where selective and economic protection is needed.
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Features: Designed to tolerate motor start-up currents without unnecessary blowing.
