This document describes the features of the FPG6 fuseholder. The holder meets the new requirements of IEC 60335-1 Ed. 4.0 for appliances in unattended use. It includes glow wire tests and has high temperature resistance. Suitable for industrial electronics, household appliances, and medical equipment.
This handbook describes the SCHURTER Shack‑Safe fuseholder (5 × 20 mm, press‑fit) intended for industrial electronics, household appliances and medical equipment. It lists the applicable standards (IEC 60127‑6, UL 512, CSA C22.2‑39) and approvals (VDE, UL, CSA) together with the product’s dimensions, mounting options and derating curves.
Technical data include rated voltage (250 VAC), rated current (10 A VDE, 16 A UL/CSA), power rating (2.5 W/10 A at 23 °C), IP40 protection, operating temperature range (‑40 °C to 85 °C), and material specifications for the socket and terminals. The document also provides dielectric strength, impulse withstand voltage, insulation resistance and vibration resistance values.
| Rated Voltage | 250 VAC |
|---|---|
| Rated Current | 10 A (VDE), 16 A (UL/CSA) |
| Power Rating | 2.5 W/10 A @ 23 °C |
| Degree of Protection | IP40 |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40 °C to 85 °C |
| Socket Material | Thermoplastic, black, UL 94V‑0 |
| Terminal Material | Tin‑Plated Copper Alloy |
| Dielectric Strength | >3 kV L‑N, >4 kV L‑N‑PE |
| Impulse Withstand Voltage | >4 kV L‑N, >6 kV L‑N‑PE |
| Insulation Resistance | >10 MΩ L‑N, >100 MΩ L‑N‑PE |
The fuseholder complies with IEC 60127‑6, UL 512 and CSA C22.2‑39, and holds VDE license number 127216 and UL file number E39328.
The device has an IP40 protection class, suitable for appliances with protection class II according to IEC 61140.