S&C Electric Company

Fault Tamer® Fuse Limiters

Construction Detail

Fault Tamer Fuse Limiter
  1. Birdproof-design insulator — higher insulation characteristics than ANSI distribution-cutout standards. NEMA Type B and extended mounting brackets available.
  2. Parallel-groove connector — tin-plated cast red brass. For ease of connection, accommodates two conductors, even of unlike size. Other styles of connectors are also available.
  3. Fuse-tube cap
  4. Dropout mechanism provides dropout indication of operation
  5. Attachment hooks for Loadbuster guide fuse tube during closing
  6. Trunnion
  7. Backup limiter — replaced after a high-magnitude fault-clearing operation
  8. Spring-and-cable assembly — stainless-steel spring provides high-speed elongation of arc when fuse cartridge operates. Copper cable inside spring carries load (and fault) current
  9. Fuse cartridge — replaced after a fault-clearing operation