{"id":12853,"date":"2025-11-19T11:58:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12853"},"modified":"2026-10-25T11:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T11:56:38","slug":"gfc40a-automotive-blade-fuse-clip-mini-ato-atc","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/product\/gfc40a-automotive-blade-fuse-clip-mini-ato-atc\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive Blade Fuse Clip | Universal Mini ATO ATC Low Profile PCB Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>automotive blade fuse clip<\/strong> is a low-profile universal circuit protection component compatible with Mini, ATO and ATC standard blade fuses. This automotive blade fuse clip is made of 0.4mm thick high-quality brass with precision stamping process, providing stable clamping force, low contact resistance and reliable electrical conductivity for vehicle and industrial circuit boards. Its compact low-profile structure saves vertical space on the PCB, making it widely used in automotive electronics, compact control modules, high-density circuit boards and consumer appliances, featuring strong versatility, high dimensional consistency and suitability for automated mass production.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Product Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Three-in-one universal design: compatible with standard Mini, ATO and ATC blade fuses, reduces BOM types and inventory costs<\/li>\n<li>Base material: High-quality brass, 0.4mm thickness, balanced elasticity and structural strength<\/li>\n<li>Low profile design, saves vertical PCB space, ideal for compact and high-density circuit board layouts<\/li>\n<li>Precision stamping process, tight dimensional tolerance, high product consistency<\/li>\n<li>Through-hole PCB mounting, compatible with wave soldering and manual soldering processes<\/li>\n<li>Stable elastic clamping structure, maintains reliable contact force after multiple fuse insertions and removals<\/li>\n<li>RoHS compliant, meets global automotive electronic environmental protection requirements<\/li>\n<li>Standard bulk packaging, suitable for automated production line feeding and batch assembly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Compared with single-specification fuse clips, this universal model supports three mainstream blade fuse sizes with one component, effectively simplifying procurement management and reducing inventory pressure. Its low-profile structure is especially suitable for electronic devices with limited internal space, achieving higher circuit integration without increasing the overall height of the PCB assembly.<\/p>\n<h2>Main Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid #000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; background: #f5f5f5;\">Item<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; background: #f5f5f5;\">Parameter<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Model<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">GF-C40A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Compatible Fuse<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Standard Mini \/ ATO \/ ATC blade fuse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Base Material<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">High-quality brass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Material Thickness<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">0.40 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Structure Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Low profile universal PCB type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Mounting Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">PCB through-hole soldering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Linear Dimensional Tolerance<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">\u00b1 0.13 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Angular Tolerance<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">\u00b1 0.5\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Drawing Revision Date<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">May 20, 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Environmental Compliance<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">RoHS compliant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Selection &amp; Application Guide<\/h2>\n<p>When selecting an automotive blade fuse clip, first confirm the fuse type, system rated voltage and working current. This universal model is compatible with Mini, ATO and ATC three specifications, which can effectively reduce procurement and inventory costs for multi-series projects. Always select a fuse with appropriate current rating according to the actual working current of the circuit, and reserve a 1.25-1.5 times safety margin to avoid overheating under long-term operation. For compact electronic devices with limited height space, low-profile models are recommended to save valuable internal space. The through-hole structure is compatible with automated wave soldering processes, which can effectively improve assembly efficiency and reduce production costs for mass production projects.<\/p>\n<h2>Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Automotive electronic control units and on-board auxiliary circuit protection<\/li>\n<li>New energy vehicle low-voltage auxiliary circuits and BMS systems<\/li>\n<li>Compact industrial control modules and high-density PCB designs<\/li>\n<li>Switching power supplies, adapters and power distribution circuits<\/li>\n<li>Household appliances and small electrical equipment control boards<\/li>\n<li>Telecom base stations and communication power supply equipment<\/li>\n<li>LED lighting drivers and low-voltage power modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Installation &amp; Usage Notes<\/h2>\n<p>1. Select a matching blade fuse with appropriate current and voltage rating according to circuit protection requirements.<\/p>\n<p>2. Insert the fuse clip pins into the corresponding PCB holes, and ensure proper soldering quality to avoid cold solder joints that cause increased contact resistance and overheating.<\/p>\n<p>3. Insert the fuse vertically into the clip and ensure it is fully seated and clamped firmly.<\/p>\n<p>4. Do not use the fuse clip beyond the rated voltage and current range to prevent insulation breakdown and safety hazards.<\/p>\n<p>5. Disconnect the power supply before replacing the fuse to avoid electric shock and short-circuit damage to the circuit.<\/p>\n<p>6. Avoid repeated excessive bending of the terminals to prevent elastic fatigue and reduced clamping force.<\/p>\n<p>7. Store the product in a dry and dust-free environment to prevent surface oxidation and performance degradation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GF-C40A-Blade-fuse-clip.pdf\">GF-C40A-Blade-fuse-clip<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: What types of fuses are compatible with this automotive blade fuse clip?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A1: It has a three-in-one universal design, compatible with all standard Mini, ATO and ATC blade fuses, covering the most mainstream automotive and industrial blade fuse specifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: What material is the fuse clip made of?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A2: The base material is high-quality brass with a thickness of 0.4mm, featuring excellent electrical conductivity, stable elasticity and durable clamping performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: What is the advantage of the low profile design?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A3: The low profile structure saves vertical space on the PCB, making it especially suitable for compact electronic devices and high-density circuit board designs with limited internal height.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: What mounting method does it use?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A4: It adopts PCB through-hole soldering design, suitable for both automatic wave soldering in mass production and manual soldering for prototype and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: What is the dimensional tolerance of this product?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A5: The linear dimensional tolerance is \u00b10.13mm, and the angular tolerance is \u00b10.5\u00b0, which belongs to precision stamping grade with high product consistency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6: Is this product RoHS compliant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A6: Yes, this automotive blade fuse clip is fully RoHS compliant, meeting the environmental protection requirements of global automotive and industrial electronic product export.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q7: What are the main application scenarios?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A7: Widely used in automotive electronics, compact control modules, high-density circuit boards, switching power supplies, household appliances and various low-voltage DC circuit overcurrent protection.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universal automotive blade fuse clip compatible with Mini, ATO and ATC blade fuses, 0.4mm thick brass body with low profile design, precision stamping, RoHS compliant, PCB through hole mounting for automotive electronics and high density circuit overcurrent protection.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":15249,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[152],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12853","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-automotive-fuse-holder","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12853"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12853\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15251,"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12853\/revisions\/15251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12853"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12853"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essfuse.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}