Eaton ACK-160 Fuse - Time-delay 72 Vdc
Part Number: ACK-160
Quick Summary
The Eaton ACK-160 fuse is a time-delay DC protection device used in forklift trucks and battery chargers. It helps prevent nuisance trips during startup surges and transient load conditions that commonly occur in high-current DC systems. While this data set notes Not Applicable for general compliances, consult the Eaton ACK-160 datasheet for CE, UL, and IEC statuses to ensure regulatory alignment in your region. This solution is well suited for industrial DC protection and supports heavy-duty forklift power systems and battery charging infrastructure, delivering reliable protection with streamlined field serviceability.
Product Information
Extended Description
ACK-160 Eaton: Eaton Bussmann series ACK fuse, Time-delay stud-mounted fuse, DC circuits protection for fork lift truck and battery chargers, 160 A, Dual, Non-indicating, 100 sec at 200%, 35 sec 300%, 13 sec at 500%, Stud, Standard, 72 Vdc
Product Name
Eaton Bussmann series ACK fuse
Catalog Number
ACK-160
UPC
051712701426
Product Length/Depth
3.63 in
Product Height
1.063 in
Product Width
1.063 in
Product Weight
0.2 lb
Warranty
Not Applicable
Compliances
Not Applicable
Amperage Rating
160 A
Response time
100 sec at 200%, 35 sec 300%, 13 sec at 500%
Voltage rating
72 Vdc
Number of elements
Dual
Packaging type
Standard
Fuse indicator
Non-indicating
Mounting method
Stud
Special features
One time fuse
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Eaton Specification Sheet - ACK-160
Feature: Time-delay design handles startup surges without nuisance trips. Business Impact: Improves equipment uptime and reduces maintenance windows in busy warehouse operations. Application: Forklift battery charging circuits and DC motor drives benefit from stable protection during peak transients. Feature: 160 A amperage rating and 72 Vdc voltage rating. Business Impact: Aligns with typical high-current forklift and charger hardware, enabling compact protection close to the load. Application: Directly protects heavy DC feeders in fleet charging stations and traction circuits. Feature: Dual elements for enhanced reliability. Business Impact: Increases fault tolerance and reduces single-point failure risk, lowering total cost of ownership. Application: Dual-channel protection for critical forklift power rails. Feature: Stud mounting and standard packaging. Business Impact: Simplifies installation and replacement in dense electrical panels, reducing commissioning time. Application: Easily retrofits into existing DC distribution blocks in industrial facilities. Feature: Non-indicating fuse with one-time fuse capability. Business Impact: Encourages deliberate maintenance planning; reduces ongoing monitoring costs while enforcing a replace-on-fault approach. Application: Critical but non-visual fault protection in safety-critical DC circuits. Feature: One-time fuse characteristic. Business Impact: Provides definitive end-of-life behavior and prevents unsafe reuse in high-energy systems. Application: High-load DC protections where a single-use fuse is preferred for safety and reliability.
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FAQs
To install the ACK-160, mount the fuse on a suitable stud terminal using the standard mechanical footprint, ensuring tight, clean connections to minimize resistance. Verify circuit polarity and confirm the 72 Vdc rating matches the system. Leakage and overheating should be checked during initial operation. Always follow the Eaton datasheet for exact torque specs.
The ACK-160 is rated at 160 A with a 72 Vdc maximum, designed for DC circuits in forklift and battery charging applications. Use it where high current pulsed loads occur and where startup surges could cause nuisance trips with a standard fuse, ensuring the protection aligns with the system’s continuous and peak load profiles.
Yes. The ACK-160 is a stud-mounted fuse with dual elements, which supports reliable protection in high-current DC circuits. This configuration enables straightforward integration into standard DC distribution blocks and offers improved reliability for heavy-duty industrial systems such as forklift power rails and charger banks.
The provided data notes Not Applicable for general compliances. For regulated environments, verify CE, UL/CSA, and IEC certifications directly from the Eaton ACK-160 datasheet or Eaton’s technical support to confirm current regulatory statuses and applicability to your region and installation.
Since the ACK-160 features a one-time fuse element, plan for proactive replacement after a fault event or end-of-life indication. Regular visual inspections, thermal checks, and periodic verification against the system’s fault history help optimize uptime and prevent unexpected downtime in fleet chargers and forklift power systems.