A6K8R - 8Amp Fuse

A6K8R - 8Amp Fuse

The Mersen A6K8R Amp-Trap® Class RK1 Fast-Acting Fuse is designed to help protect your electrical systems from overloads and short circuits before they can damage connected equipment. Rated at 8 Amps, this fuse is commonly used in commercial and industrial applications where reliable overcurrent protection matters.

When a fault occurs, the A6K8R reacts quickly to help reduce the amount of fault current moving through the circuit. That fast response can help you protect transformers, disconnects, control panels, HVAC equipment, and other electrical components used in power distribution systems and industrial equipment.

Part of the Amp-Trap® A6K-R series, this Class RK1 fast-acting fuse is built for systems with high available fault currents. The ferrule-style terminals provide secure clip mounting, while the PolyTube body is designed for dependable day-to-day performance in demanding electrical environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• 8 Amp Class RK1 fast-acting fuse: Helps protect against overloads and short circuits.
• Current-limiting design: Helps reduce equipment damage.
• Fast fault clearing: Provides reliable protection.
• High interrupting rating: 200 kA interrupting rating.
• Dual voltage rating: Rated for 600VAC and 300VDC applications.
• Ferrule terminals: Provide secure clip mounting.
• Commercial and industrial use: Designed for commercial and industrial electrical systems.
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mersen
  
• Catalog Number: A6K8R
  
• Series: Amp-Trap® A6K-R
  
• Fuse Class: Class RK1
  
• Fuse Type: Fast-Acting
  
• Ampere Rating: 8A
  
• AC Voltage Rating: 600VAC
  
• DC Voltage Rating: 300VDC
  
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  
• Interrupting Rating: 200 kA AC
  
• Terminal Type: Ferrule
  
• Mounting: Clip
  
• Terminal Material: Tin-Plated Copper
  
• Body Material: PolyTube
  
• Diameter: 20.6 mm
  
• Length: 127 mm
  
• Product Weight: 0.0617 kg
  
• Product Group: Low Voltage UL/CSA Fuses
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL and CSA Applications: The A6K8R is manufactured for low-voltage UL and CSA fuse applications requiring dependable overcurrent protection in commercial and industrial electrical systems.
  

Where It Works Best

The A6K8R is commonly used in:

• Branch circuit protection
• Feeder circuit protection
• Industrial control panels
• Commercial power distribution systems
• Manufacturing equipment
• HVAC systems
• Electrical distribution equipment
• Backup protection applications
• Systems with high available fault currents

Its fast-acting design makes it a good fit for applications where electrical equipment needs quick protection during overloads and short-circuit conditions.