Eaton FWX-50A High Speed Fuse - CE RoHS Compliant
Part Number: FWX-50A
Quick Summary
Eaton FWX-50A high speed fuse protects 600 V electrical circuits in industrial control and motor drive applications. It is designed to quickly interrupt fault currents, reducing equipment damage and unplanned downtime when protection is required in drive panels and power distributions. Engineers often wrestle with nuisance fuse trips, high energy faults, and mismatched interrupt ratings that disrupt production schedules. This device carries CE Marked and RoHS compliant standards, along with UL Recognized and CSA Certified assurances, helping meet global safety and regulatory requirements. With blade-end x blade-end connections and a stud mounting option, installation is straightforward in existing Bussmann series bases. The 50 A RMS rating and 600 V rating support a wide range of loads, enabling standardization across equipment.
Product Information
Extended Description
FWX-50A Eaton: Eaton Bussmann series FWX high speed fuse, 600V, 50A RMS, 200 kAIC Vac, 50 kAIC at 250 Vdc, Non Indicating, High speed fuse, Blade end X blade end, Stud
Product Name
Eaton Bussmann series FWX high speed fuse
Catalog Number
FWX-50A
UPC
051712150583
EAN
5027590061636
Product Length/Depth
3.44 in
Product Height
0.89 in
Product Width
0.91 in
Product Weight
0.12 lb
Warranty
Not Applicable
Compliances
CE Marked RoHS Compliant
Certifications
CSA Certified UL Recognized
Amperage Rating
50A RMS
Interrupt rating
200 kAIC Vac 50 kAIC at 250 Vdc
Voltage rating
600 V
Watt losses
6 W
Packaging type
Standard
Connection
Blade end x blade end
Fuse indicator
Non Indicating
Mounting method
Stud
Bussmann series complete full line catalog no. 1007
Eaton Specification Sheet - FWX-50A
FWX-50A~BUSS HIGH SPEED FUSE
FWX-50A~BUSS HIGH SPEED FUSE
Datasheet - FNQ-30
Feature: 50 A RMS current rating and 600 V voltage rating. Business Impact: provides targeted protection for common industrial loads while preventing nuisance trips and costly downtime. Application: motor drives, power distribution panels, and automation feeders. Feature: High interrupt ratings of 200 kAIC Vac and 50 kAIC at 250 Vdc. Business Impact: minimizes damage from severe faults and reduces system repair time, improving overall plant availability. Application: electrical distribution buses and drive circuits in automation lines. Feature: Blade end x blade end connections with stud mounting. Business Impact: simplifies retrofits and panel modernization by supporting both blade and stud mounting in a single part. Application: retrofit projects and new installations in control cabinets. Feature: Compact footprint—3.44 in length, 0.89 in height, 0.91 in width; weight 0.12 lb. Business Impact: easier space optimization and lower freight/stock costs, enabling leaner spares management. Application: crowded control panels and cabinet enclosures. Feature: Compliance and certifications—CE Marked, RoHS Compliant; UL Recognized; CSA Certified. Business Impact: ensures regulatory alignment and procurement confidence, reducing compliance risk. Application: global deployments in regulated industries. Feature: Watt losses of 6 W. Business Impact: minimal standby power dissipation, contributing to improved energy efficiency and thermal management. Application: continuous operation environments in automation systems.
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FAQs
FWX-50A supports blade end x blade end connections and a stud mounting option, enabling direct installation in Bussmann-series bases or standard control panel mounting. This flexibility simplifies retrofits and new builds, reducing labor and stock complexity while maintaining reliable, high-speed protection.
FWX-50A is rated for 600 V, 50 A RMS with a high interrupt capacity of 200 kAIC at Vac and 50 kAIC at 250 Vdc. These ratings support fast fault clearing in demanding industrial environments, protecting drives, feeders, and control circuitry with minimal downtime.
Yes. FWX-50A is CE Marked and RoHS Compliant, with UL Recognized and CSA Certified status. These certifications help meet global safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, simplifying procurement for multinational facilities.
Absolutely. The FWX-50A’s high-speed interrupt characteristics and 600 V rating make it well-suited for motor drives and drive panels, delivering fast fault isolation that minimizes motor damage and production downtime while supporting standardized protection across automation assets.
Choosing FWX-50A can lower total cost of ownership by reducing nuisance trips and minimizing equipment damage, which translates to less maintenance, shorter downtime, and better panel standardization across daily operations. Its compact size also reduces spare stocking requirements.