Everything about ANL and Mini-ANL fuse holders
Electrical safety plays a major role in vehicles. For power-hungry systems, protecting live cables is essential. The top sellers in this category are: Masori 20 mm²-50 mm² ANL fuse switch splash-proof , SMD FB-2 Heavy Duty Double ANL Fuse Switch Aluminum , Audio system Z-FDBG 2-4 / Z-DB 9 . If you want to jump straight to the most popular brands, we recommend you take a look at: Masori , SMD , audio system .What is a fuse holder used for?
A fuse holder is used to protect the power cables in the car and the sound system against overload and short circuits. The fuse value depends on the cross-section of the cable Below we give an example of the most commonly used cable cross-sections.- Cable cross-section: 0.5 mm² - Max. fuse current: 10 A - Line resistance: 34.20 mOhm/m
- Cable cross-section: 1.0 mm² - Max. fuse current: 15 A - Line resistance: 17.10 mOhm/m
How does a fuse holder work?
ANL fuses are equipped with a thin strip locking plate which burns out at a certain current and interrupts the circuit. The housing of the fuses serves as fire and splash protection. Mini-ANL fuses are designed for a maximum current of up to 175 A, larger models protect up to 300 A. Both types of fuse are suitable for power-hungry amplifier For cable cross-sections of 35 mm², it makes no difference which type of fuse is used.What types of fuse holders does Masori offer?
Our range includes small mini ANL fuses for connecting a line and large ANL fuse blocks that can accommodate up to 8 power lines We also offer a model with an integrated voltage meter, which makes voltage drops directly visible. The fuses are absolutely weatherproof and designed for long-term use.Which manufacturers does Masori distribute?
Currently, our range at Masori includes fuse holders from the following manufacturers: Audio System, Ground Zero, JL Audio, Masori , Pride, Rockford Fosgate, SMD,Conclusion
Fuses are essential for safe operation and protect both the hardware and the people in the vehicle. The fuse holders are available in different designs and sizes and secure the cables reliable against overload away.
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fuses:
Fuses protect the circuits they protect from impermissibly high currents caused by overloads due to short circuits, excessive current consumption by consumers or other faults.
Defective fuses must always be replaced with fuses with the same rated current. In emergencies, use fuses with a lower rated current until you reach the nearest workshop.
Fuses must never be repaired using "bridges" made of conductive materials. This could cause serious damage to the vehicle electrical system and even cause a cable fire!
Protect fuses and their connectors from dirt and corrosion. Bend or replace loose or corroded contact plugs.
In order to protect the circuits and cables against short circuits and overloads caused by excessive current flows, fuses are used in automotive technology.There are now a whole range of fuse types on the market, although some versions are no longer used.
Typically, fuses are used, where a metal strip integrated into the fuse melts and breaks the circuit when an overload or short circuit occurs.
Circuit breakers are used rather rarely and only for certain applications (e.g. electric windows, central locking systems). These circuit breakers use a bimetallic element to interrupt the current in this circuit for a certain period of time in the event of overload or continuous operation. .
glass fuses
Glass fuses were mainly used by American and Asian car manufacturers until the advent of ATO fuses.
Today, these glass fuses are still occasionally used as device fuses (e.g. car radios), although here too they have now largely been replaced by ATO fuses.
The metal caps indicate the exact fuse type that must be used when replacing them.
Glass fuses measuring 5 x 20 mm are common in the European market, while fuses measuring 6.3 x 32 mm are commonly used in the American and Asian markets.
As a rule, glass fuses have a maximum rated current limit of 20 A.
ANL fuses
Especially in relatively new vehicles, ANL fuses are installed that are designed for high rated currents (usually more than 40 A).
These fuses are usually located in a fuse box directly next to the vehicle battery and are screwed in.
This fuse type is also standardized according to DIN 43560 or DIN 72581.
To avoid short circuits caused by removal tools, the battery must be disconnected before changing these fuses.
If an ANL fuse blows, there is likely to be a major problem with the on-board electrical system.
We recommend having the vehicle electrical system checked by a specialist workshop to avoid further damage.
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ATO fuse
This type of fuse was developed around 1976 and was first used in mass production in the Opel Kadett D, which was released in 1979. Today, this type of fuse has become standard for almost all vehicle manufacturers.
ATO stands for "Automotive Technology Organization".
This fuse design is standardized according to ISO 8820-3.
The advantage of this type of fuse is the small space requirement and the relatively wide contact tongues, which ensure a secure contact in the plug and thus keep contact resistance and thus the voltage drop in the vehicle electrical system low.
The color of the fuse body indicates the rated current.
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Fuse types in the shop:
ANL fuse
MiniANL fuse
AFS backup
ATO fuse
blade fuses
glass fusesÂ