Transpower Switchgear Industries is a well-known drop out fuse manufacturers, suppliers, traders and exporters in Chakan. We are providing the new technological working mechanism of drop out fuse that protect the device and used in electrical distribution systems to safeguard transformers, distribution lines, and other equipment from overcurrent or short circuits.
It features a fuse link housed within an insulated holder, which is hinged at one end. In the event of a fault, the fuse melts, causing the holder to drop open under gravity, providing a clear visual indication of a blown fuse. Because of this operating mechanism, these are commonly used in distribution transformers, power line protection, and isolating faulty sections in electrical grids.
Working Principle of Dropout Fuse
- Normal Operation: The fuse link allows current to pass through normally.
- Fault Condition: When excessive current flows, the fuse element melts.
- Dropout Action: The fuse holder is released and drops down due to gravity or spring action.
- Circuit Isolation: The open fuse interrupts the circuit, preventing further damage.
- Indication & Replacement: The dropped fuse visually indicates a fault, and the fuse link is replaced before restoring power.
Types of our Dropout fuse
As a best dropout fuse manufacturers and suppliers in Chakan, we are providing the high quality of fuse for enhancing the performance in large industrial sectors:
- Three-Phase Drop Out Fuse: These are highly used in transformers, capacitor banks, and overhead distribution lines. It is a predictive device designed to isolate faulty sections in three-phase power distribution systems, ensuring minimal disruption. We have used new smart monitoring systems in these drops out fuse for real-time fault detection. It uses high-energy arc extinguishing materials for improved safety.’
- Polymer Drop out Fuse: It is lightweight and highly durable fuse made from advanced polymer materials, offering excellent insulation and weather resistance. We have applied advanced level of polymer materials in these polymer drops out fuse for better insulation and durability as well. This can reduces weight and enhanced mechanical stability for easy handling.
- Expulsion Drop Out Fuse: These are most cost-effective fuse that uses an expulsion tube to safely extinguish the arc when interrupting faults in power lines. It is improved with expulsion tube materials for efficient arc extinction. These are commonly used rural and remote areas for transformer protection. It provides cost-effective protection in distribution lines.
- Current Limiting Drop Out Fuse: These are highly advanced fuse designed to limit fault current and reduces energy dissipation and preventing damage to power equipment. The use of nanotechnology in these dropout fuse helps for getting accurate output and precise current interruption. These are highly used in high-voltage substations for enhanced grid protection and renewable energy applications such as wind and solar farms.
kV Porcelain Dropout Fuse
Technical Specifications
Below, we have listed down technical information about our Dropout fuse and its types such as:
Technical Parameter |
Three-Phase Drop Out Fuse |
Polymer Drop Out Fuse |
Expulsion Drop Out Fuse |
Current Limiting Drop Out Fuse |
Voltage Rating (kV) |
11 - 33 |
11 - 36 |
6 - 33 |
11 - 66 |
Current Rating (A) |
10 - 200 |
6 - 160 |
10 - 250 |
5 - 400 |
Breaking Capacity (kA) |
20 |
16 |
12.5 |
50 |
Fuse Element Material |
Silver-plated copper |
Silver or Copper |
Copper or Silver alloy |
Pure Silver or Composite Alloy |
Arc Quenching Time (ms) |
30 - 150 |
20 - 100 |
50 - 250 |
5 - 50 |
Insulation Material |
Porcelain/Polymer |
High-grade polymer |
Fiber-reinforced tube |
Composite or Porcelain |
Operating Temperature (°C) |
-40 to 85 |
-50 to 90 |
-30 to 80 |
-55 to 100 |
Weight (kg) |
5 - 15 |
3 - 10 |
7 - 20 |
10 - 25 |
Mechanical Strength (MPa) |
80 - 120 |
100 - 150 |
60 - 90 |
150 - 200 |
Response Time (ms) |
10 - 200 |
5 - 150 |
50 - 300 |
2 - 40 |
Features of our Dropout Fuses
These all types of dropout fuses are installed with new technological sensors and multiple types of features such as:
- Prevention of Catastrophic Failures: Stops major faults from escalating, protecting transformers and other equipment.
- Safe Operation: Designed to ensure safety for linemen and technicians during fuse replacement and maintenance.
- Minimal Power Loss: Operates with negligible energy dissipation, improving overall system efficiency.
- Low Maintenance Requirement: It requires minimal upkeep, making it a cost-effective solution for long-term use.
- Enhanced System Reliability: This can reduces the risk of prolonged outages by quickly isolating faulty sections.
- Remote Isolation Capability: Can be used with load break tools to enable remote switching without direct contact.
- Compatibility with Various Voltage Levels: Suitable for different distribution voltage levels, ensuring flexible application.
- Protection Against Lightning Surges: It helps to safeguard electrical systems from transient overvoltages caused by lightning strikes.
Applications of our Drop out Fuses
Our all types of new technological dropout fuses are majorly used in multiple types of applications such as:
- Renewable energy grid protection for solar and wind
- Railway electrification system safety in high-voltage lines
- Overhead line fault isolation for improved reliability
- Electrical distribution system protection in overhead networks
- Lightning surge protection to prevent electrical damage
- Transformer primary side protection against overload and faults
- Industrial power distribution safety in critical applications
- Rural power supply networks ensuring stable operation
As a dominant dropout fuses manufacturers, suppliers, traders and exporters in Chakan, we as Transpower Switchgear Industries are providing the new advanced working mechanism of dropout fuses. These are used in electrical distribution systems to safeguard transformers, distribution lines, and other equipment from overcurrent or short circuits. The use of new technological sensors and remote isolation capabilities, it becomes more flexible of using in all types of industrial sectors. For more information, contact us today!