Eaton FWP-50 High Speed Fuse - 250 Vac/dc
Part Number: FWP-50
Quick Summary
Eaton FWP-50 high speed fuse provides fast overcurrent protection for control circuits in industrial equipment. In today's automated environments, nuisance trips and slow fault isolation can halt production lines and complicate maintenance. Consult the manufacturer datasheets for certifications such as CE and UL and ensure your installation meets regional requirements. This fuse supports standard packaging and a compact footprint, delivering reliable protection without increasing panel size—ideal for cost‑effective electrical protection strategies. This translates to lower total cost of ownership and quicker uptime for critical lines. Engineers rely on predictable performance and straightforward sourcing with reputable manufacturers for long term reliability and ease of future upgrades.
Product Information
Extended Description
FWP-50 Eaton: Eaton Bussmann series FWP high speed fuse, 250 Vac/dc, Standard Packaging, Non Indicating
Product Name
Eaton Bussmann series FWP high speed fuse
Catalog Number
FWP-50
UPC
051712508681
Product Length/Depth
0.75 in
Product Height
4.35 in
Product Width
0.75 in
Product Weight
0.18 lb
Warranty
Not Applicable
Compliances
Contact factory Contact Manufacturer
Voltage rating
250 Vac/dc
Packaging type
Standard
Fuse indicator
Non Indicating
Feature: High speed interruption provides fast fault clearance to protect sensitive electronics in industrial equipment, including during startup transients. Business impact: This rapid response reduces collateral damage, minimizes downtime, lowers repair costs, and improves line reliability by limiting abnormal current duration. Application: Particularly effective for motor drives, PLC panels, and control circuits in manufacturing environments where every millisecond matters. Feature: The 250 Vac/dc rating supports both AC and DC circuits, simplifying fuse selection across mixed installations and providing consistent protection levels. Business impact: Fewer part variants mean lower inventories, fewer misorders, faster changeovers during commissioning, and streamlined maintenance planning with a single compatible fuse family. Application: Ideal for 250 V mains feeds and DC control power in industrial equipment, including drives, controllers, and relay panels. Feature: Compact form factor and standard packaging enable easy drop in replacements in crowded panels and tight enclosures. Business impact: Saves installation time, reduces panel redesigns, lowers labor costs during retrofits, and simplifies spare parts management across multi line facilities. Application: Suitable for panel builders and OEMs delivering compact control enclosures and space constrained machinery, including retrofits to legacy equipment. Feature: Non indicating fuse design reduces upfront costs and simplifies panel wiring since no visual status is required, allowing cleaner wiring schemes. Business impact: Rely on external monitoring or centralized indicators to verify fuse status, enabling cleaner panel layouts, faster fault location, and more efficient audits in regulated environments. Application: Works well with systems that deploy remote fault sensing and unified PLC status dashboards, complementing modern plant wide monitoring architectures. Feature: Rich manufacturer documentation including catalogs and datasheets supports correct part selection and compliant installation by consolidating references in a single source. Business impact: Direct access to Eaton Bussmann catalogs and the specification sheet reduces procurement cycles, accelerates design validation, and lowers the risk of selecting incompatible fuses for critical applications. Application: Use the provided assets to verify electrical ratings and compatibility during panel assembly, field upgrades, and multi site rollouts across facilities.
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FAQs
The FWP-50 is designed to drop into standard fuse holders in control panels with minimal clearance requirements. Check the 0.75 inch width and 0.75 inch depth to ensure fit in crowded enclosures. Use the 250 Vac/dc rating to confirm compatibility with your AC or DC circuits. Also confirm external indicators and mounting options match your chassis.
Fast response is essential to protect drives and controllers from coil and rectifier faults. The FWP-50 reduces damage by cutting fault energy quickly, supporting safer startups and less collateral damage. For protection planning, consider coordination with upstream protective devices and the specific fuse curve in the Eaton catalog.
Yes, the FWP-50 is rated for 250 Vac/dc applications including industrial motor drives, logic power supplies, and control circuits. Its standard packaging and a compact footprint simplify retrofit projects and new builds in space constrained panels, while maintaining compliance with typical industrial practices.
You can access Eaton Bussmann catalogs and datasheets for the FWP-50, including the full line catalog and the specification sheet. These resources help verify voltage rating, dimensions, and compatible panel interfaces. Use these documents during design validation and procurement to avoid misorders and ensure consistent performance.
Key physical specs include a 0.75 inch length, 0.75 inch width, and a height of 4.35 inches, with a weight around 0.18 pounds. Packaging is Standard, and the fuse is Non Indicating. The electrical rating is 250 Vac/dc, making it suitable for both AC and DC circuits in industrial environments.