Overcurrent protective device
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004065
An electrical safety component that automatically opens a circuit when the current exceeds a predetermined safe level, preventing damage to equipment and reducing fire hazards. Common examples include fuses and circuit breakers, which interrupt the flow of electricity. These devices are rated by their maximum current capacity and voltage.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004065 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Überströmschutzvorrichtung; Spanish: dispositivo de protección contra sobrecorriente; French: dispositif de protection contre les surintensités |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Overcurrent protective device",
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"definition": "An electrical safety component that automatically opens a circuit when the current exceeds a predetermined safe level, preventing damage to equipment and reducing fire hazards. Common examples include fuses and circuit breakers, which interrupt the flow of electricity. These devices are rated by their maximum current capacity and voltage.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Überströmschutzvorrichtung",
"es": "dispositivo de protección contra sobrecorriente",
"fr": "dispositif de protection contre les surintensités"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/overcurrent-protective-device/"
}
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