Abstract: A modular fuse holder for holding a fuse is provided. The fuse includes an insulative body, conductive terminal elements coupled to the body, and a fuse element extending between the terminal elements within the body. The fuse holder includes a main body defining a fuse-receiving receptacle therein, and the receptacle is configured to substantially enclose the fuse within the main body. The main body includes a line side terminal and a load side terminal positioned in the receptacle, and configured to mechanically and electrically engage the terminal elements of the fuse. The main body includes an outer surface and at least one opening extending therethrough. An indicating assembly is mounted to at least one of the fuse body and the main body, and at least a portion of the indicating assembly is exposed through the opening. The indicating assembly provides visual indication of an operative state of the fuse when the fuse is received in the receptacle.

Abstract: A method for fabricating wire fuse elements is provided. The method includes providing a continuously extending high resistance fuse wire having a first electrical resistivity. The method also includes applying a conductive material to the wire, and reducing the first electrical resistivity of the wire to a second electrical resistivity lower than the first electrical resistivity. The method also includes selectively removing a portion of the conductive material from the wire, and forming at least one high resistance portion having the first electrical resistivity wherein the conductive material is removed, and the wire having the second electrical resistivity in portions thereof wherein the conductive material remains.

Abstract: A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and switchable contacts for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism is provided to disconnect the switchable contacts when predetermined circuit conditions occur.

Abstract: A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and switchable contacts for connecting the fuse to circuitry.