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September 17, 2013
Immediately
Ralitza Arafin, (636) 527-1439
Fuses Made Simple™ Program Speeds Up Fuse Specification and Selection
ST. LOUIS … Power management company Eaton has announced that its Bussmann
division recently introduced its Fuses Made Simple™ program, making it easier for users to
select and specify the right fuse. A leader in critical circuit protection, the Bussmann division
developed the new, simplified platform by grouping the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) low
voltage, branch circuit fuse portfolio into three tiers of protection and four fuse families—all
based on key performance and protection characteristics.
“We are focused on making our products and business processes simple for our customers,”
said Todd Lottmann, product line manager, Eaton’s Bussmann division. “We are proud to roll
out Fuses Made Simple, which is not only the easiest and fastest way to choose the right
fuse, but also ensures that the proper fuse will be selected for replacement by color coding
our fuses by performance characteristic.”
The new Bussmann division Fuses Made Simple program groups the low voltage branch
circuit fuse portfolio into three tiers of protection. Each tier offers distinct levels of
performance benefits to help customers speed up specification and selection, while clearly
identifying the level of protection. Protection tiers include:
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Ultimate Protection provides worry-free protection in virtually any application. The
unique, dual-element construction delivers a powerful combination of all performance
characteristics in one fuse, including fast short-circuit protection and current limitation,
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as well as time-delay performance, with up to 300 kiloampere (kA) interrupting rating
that can safely interrupt the highest levels of fault current to be encountered.
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Advanced Protection delivers application-specific performance for sensitive devices
and critical components, such as motors and transformers. Users can choose either
fast short-circuit, current-limiting performance or energy-efficient, time-delay, currentlimiting performance based on protection needs, all with 200kA interrupting ratings.
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Basic Protection meets the basic circuit protection needs for service, feeder and
branch circuit applications with up to 100kA interrupting ratings.
Inside these three protection tiers are four distinct fuse families, each represented by a
unique color: Low-Peak™ (yellow), Fusetron™ (green), Limitron™ (black) and General
Purpose (gray). These colors visually communicate the performance benefits of the fuse
families and eliminate confusion during the fuse selection process.
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Low-Peak (yellow) fuses deliver 50 percent more protection than any other UL or
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Listed fuse at 300kA interrupting ratings*.
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Fusetron (green) fuses are 23 percent more energy efficient** and provide the best
time-delay performance.
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Limitron (black) fuses feature 10 times better current limitation than basic circuit
breakers or fuses***.
•
General Purpose (gray) fuses provide basic overcurrent protection.
Every fuse in the Fuses Made Simple program clearly and consistently displays critical fuse
information—including the part number, amp rating, voltage rating and agency listings—in an
easy-to-read format. The new label design also allows users to see important information on
each bolt-on fuse regardless of its installed position.
The Bussmann division has developed a variety of tools including counter mats, posters,
application charts and web apps—to help deliver the benefits of the new program. These
reference tools provide an overview of what fuses and protection levels can be utilized for a
range of applications from interior lighting to transformers and HVAC blowers to elevator
control centers.
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To learn more about the Fuses Made Simple program and access web apps or charts for a
range of fuse needs, please visit www.cooperbussmann.com/FusesMadeSimple.
* 50% higher IR (300kA) than any other UL and CSA Listed Fuse. Includes Class J, L and R fuses.
** Test results are based on weighted sales volume of FUSETRON and Ferraz Shawmut (Mersen) fuses by selected amp and
volt rating combination. Next leading brand refers to Ferraz Shawmut based on third-party fuse market share data for a twentyseven month period (July 2008 through September 2010).
*** Does not include current limiting circuit breakers or current limiting fuses. Protection determined by comparing published
values for let–through for Class CC, J, R, and T fuses versus a symmetrical RMS waveform at 200kA.
Eaton’s Bussmann division develops and manufactures critical circuit protection, power
management and electrical safety products designed to provide innovative circuit and power
electronics protection. The Bussmann business serves customers in the industrial,
commercial, alternative energy, high reliability and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our
customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global
technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012
revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has
approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175
countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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