What is a fuse clip?

What is a fuse clip?

What Is a Fuse Clip?

A fuse clip is a simple but critical electrical contact component, designed to clamp and fix cartridge fuses firmly. It provides stable electrical connection between the fuse and the circuit board or wiring, realizing current transmission and reliable overcurrent protection.

Different from integral fuse holders, fuse clips are lightweight, compact and low-cost, widely used in PCB internal circuits, small electronic devices and limited-space installation scenarios.

Core Functions of Fuse Clip

  1. Firmly hold tubular fuses to prevent loosening and poor contact
  2. Conduct current stably with low contact resistance
  3. Reduce temperature rise during long-term rated current operation
  4. Insulate and isolate tiny electric arcs when the fuse blows
  5. Support quick fuse replacement without complex disassembly

Common Types of Fuse Clips

  1. PCB Mount Fuse ClipWelded directly on printed circuit boards, vertical or horizontal installation.Mainly match 5x20mm, 6x30mm, 10x38mm cartridge fuses, the most widely used type for electronic products.
  2. Automotive Fuse ClipSpecially designed for blade fuses, installed inside automotive fuse boxes, with anti-vibration and high-temperature resistance features.
  3. High Current Fuse ClipThick copper material, suitable for high-power equipment, industrial power distribution and high-current circuit modules.

Material & Features

  • High-quality brass / phosphor bronze material, good conductivity
  • Nickel-plated surface, anti-rust and anti-oxidation
  • Flame-retardant plastic positioning base
  • Strong elasticity, not easy to deform after long-term use

Main Applications

Household appliances, switching power supplies, automotive electronic modules, industrial control boards, solar controllers, communication equipment and small electrical circuit protection.

FAQ

What is a fuse clip?

A fuse clip is a contact part used to clamp cartridge fuses, fix fuses and conduct current for circuit protection.

Difference between fuse clip and fuse holder?

Fuse clip is simple elastic contact clip; fuse holder is complete base with shell, cover and installation structure.

What size fuses do fuse clips fit?

Common for 5x20mm, 6x30mm and 10x38mm tubular cartridge fuses.