Gold Fuses

Complete Gold Fuse Assemblies and Elements

Thermal Fuses protect electric furnaces from running up to excessive temperatures. They are usually part of the solenoid circuit of the controlling contactor. Fuse elements have a single gold wire. Gold will melt at 1,945°F and break the electrical circuit.

Construction

Assemblies have a single Mullite ceramic protection tube. The connection head is cast iron. An aluminum flip top head is also an option. The gold fuse assembly has a 3/4" male NPT connection.

Terminals

Brass Screw Terminals

Configurations

Gold Fuses are available in 6 inch lengths.  Common ones are also shown in this section.

 

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Ceramic Connector Block

Specifications

  • High Temperature Ceramic
  • High Purity Alumina
  • Brass Terminals
  • Pinch and Wire Wrap Connection
  • Ceramic Insulated Element
  • Gold Fuse Wire
  • 3/4" Male NPT Connection
  • Aluminum or Cast Iron Head
  • 1,945°F Electrical Cut Off

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