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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses

218 Series

5×20 mm > Time-Lag > 218 Series

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Product Characteristics

Operating Temperature

–55ºC to +125ºC

Thermal Shock

Vibration

Humidity

Salt Spray

Condition B

Material

Body: Glass

Cap: Nickel–plated Brass

Leads: Tin–plated Copper

Terminal Strength

Condition A

Solderability

Reference IEC 60127 Second

Edition 2003-01 Annex A

Product Marking

Cap1: Brand logo, current and

Cap2:

Packaging

reel)

Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering

Dwell Time

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

220

240

260

280

300

Time (Seconds)

Cooling Time

Preheat Time

Wave Parameter

Lead-Free Recommendation

Preheat:

(Typical Industry Recommendation)

Temperature Minimum:

100

Temperature Maximum:

150

60-180 seconds

Solder Pot Temperature:

260

Solder Dwell Time:

2-5 seconds

Recommended Hand-Solder Parameters:

Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or

Convection Reflow process.

Recommended Process Parameters: