Eaton BK/5956-16 Fuse Clip - RoHS Compliant
Part Number: BK/5956-16
Quick Summary
The Eaton BK/5956-16 fuse clip securely holds 5900-series fuses in electrical control panels. Engineers often struggle with loose connections and misfit clips that lead to arcing, downtime, and tedious maintenance. RoHS compliance ensures restricted substances are controlled, while the bright tin finish and spring-bronze body deliver corrosion resistance and dependable contact. Bulk packaging and a compact, low-profile design help procurement teams streamline stocking and speed up installation across diverse industrial control panels and machine builds.
Product Information
Extended Description
BK/5956-16 Eaton: Eaton Bussmann series 5900 fuse clip, Bright tin, Non-indicating, Spring bronze, Bulk
Product Name
Eaton Bussmann series 5900 fuse clip
Catalog Number
BK/5956-16
UPC
051712137881
EAN
5027590509268
Product Length/Depth
0.001 in
Product Height
0.001 in
Product Width
0.001 in
Product Weight
0.004 lb
Warranty
No warranty
Compliances
RoHS Compliant
Certifications
Not Applicable
Color
Bright tin
Material
Spring bronze
Packaging type
Bulk
Fuse indicator
Non-indicating
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Bussmann series Fuseology
Eaton Specification Sheet - BK/5956-16
Feature: Spring bronze construction with bright tin finish. Business impact: Enhances electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance, reducing contact resistance and extending service life. Application: Ideal for rugged industrial control panels where reliable fuse retention is critical. Feature: Catalog Number BK/5956-16 guarantees exact fit with 5900 Bussmann series fuses. Business impact: Minimizes misfit issues, lowers installation time, and improves first-time right assemblies. Application: Panel assemblies in automation cells and machine layouts. Feature: Bulk packaging. Business impact: Streamlines procurement and lowers stocking costs for OEMs and maintenance teams. Application: High-volume production environments and repair inventories. Feature: Fuse indicator setting is non-indicating. Business impact: Reduces costs by eliminating unnecessary indication hardware while enabling clear separate status monitoring in the system. Application: Systems with centralized fault indication. Feature: RoHS Compliant. Business impact: Supports regulatory compliance across restricted-substance regions, easing global deployments. Application: Markets with RoHS requirements, including Europe and North America. Feature: Ultra-compact dimensions and light weight (Product Length/Depth, Height, Width all 0.001 in; Weight 0.004 lb). Business impact: Enables tight packaging, low-profile mounting, and easier integration in compact control panels. Application: Small-form-factor panel boards and densely packed electrical assemblies.
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FAQs
BK/5956-16 is designed to fit Eaton Bussmann 5900-series fuses. The catalog number ensures a precise, secure fit, reducing installation retries and improving overall reliability in panel protection circuits.
The clip uses spring bronze for structural resilience and a bright tin finish for corrosion resistance and reliable electrical contact. Together these materials minimize contact resistance and extend service life in demanding industrial environments.
Yes. The BK/5956-16 fuse clip is RoHS compliant, ensuring adherence to regulations on restricted substances and supporting environmentally responsible manufacturing and global market access.
The spring-bronze construction provides secure retention, and proper mounting with appropriate hardware helps maintain contact integrity in vibration-prone machines and automation panels. Verify your mounting method to prevent loosening over time.
Datasheets and catalogs are available from Eaton’s resources, including the Bussmann series catalog PDFs and the Eaton specification sheet for BK/5956-16. Links include the full-line catalog and the BK/5956-16 datasheet for precise specifications.