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Bussmann Low-Peak Series: Illustrated Technical Comparison Guide

October 21, 2026 · 22 min read · By liro8527@gmail.com

Eaton · Bussmann Series · Technical Selection Guide

Eaton Bussmann Low-Peak® Series
Technical Comparison Guide

LP-CC (Class CC) · TCF (Class CF) · LPJ (Class J) · LPS-RK (Class RK1)
Family voltage ceiling
600 Vac / up to 300 Vdc
Technology
Dual-Element Time-Delay
Max Interrupting
Up to 300 kA AC
Ampere Range
1/10 – 600 A
ILLUSTRATED ENGINEERING EDITION TECHNICAL SELECTION · CONTROL PANELS · RETROFIT
AT A GLANCE / SELECTION FIRST

Which Low-Peak fuse should you choose?

Start with the electrical duty and mounting system. A headline 300 kA rating does not cover every fuse, amperage or application.

01 / CLASS CC

LP-CC

Small control and motor circuits

0.5–30 A · 200 kA AC. Very compact ferrule design for appropriately rated Class CC holders.

Verify the DC voltage split by amperage.

930 Class CC parts →

02 / CLASS CF

TCF

High-density finger-safe panel systems

1–400 A · 300 kA AC only within specified lower ratings. Dedicated CUBEFuse holder ecosystem.

Recheck the AC IR at 110–400 A.

TCF / CUBEFuse range →

03 / CLASS J

LPJ

Industrial feeders and machine panels

1–600 A · 300 kA AC across the series, with different body and terminal types by rating.

Match the Class J holder and terminal style.

1,272 Class J parts →

04 / CLASS RK1

LPS-RK

Class R replacements and upgrades

0.1–600 A · 300 kA AC. Useful for retrofits with compatible Class R installations.

Check dimensions and rejection compatibility.

1,662 Class RK1 parts →

Practical decision path01 · Voltage02 · Fault current03 · Load and time delay04 · Physical holder05 · Documentation

SECTION 01

Read First — the 300 kA Claim Does Not Apply Across All Ampere Ranges

Eaton describes the Low-Peak™ family as “the industry’s only UL® Listed and CSA® Certified fuses with a 300 kA interrupting rating.” That statement carries explicit qualifiers, and actual interrupting capability varies by ampere rating within each series. Misapplying the figure leads to incorrect selection.

Series Class IR @ 600 Vac IR @ 300 Vdc Ampere Range Note
LP-CC CC 200 kA 20 kA (AIR) 1/2 – 30 A 200 kA throughout — 300 kA claim not applicable
TCF CF 300 kA (≤100 A)
200 kA (110–400 A)
100 kA 1 – 400 A Stepped rating — re-verify above 100 A
LPJ J 300 kA (all ratings) 100 kA 1 – 600 A Consistent across the full range
LPS-RK RK1 300 kA (all ratings) 100 kA 1/10 – 600 A LPN-RK (250 V) also rated 300 kA
⚠ Official qualifier on the 300 kA claim

The footnote to Eaton’s “50% higher interrupting rating” statement in Product Profile PP 10119 reads:

“* 50% higher IR (300kA) than any other UL and CSA Listed Fuse. Includes Class J, L and R fuses.“

Class CC and the higher-current portion of Class CF fall outside this scope. Do not specify 300 kA for those ratings in quotations or technical submissions.

Brand scope note

LOW-PEAK® covers Class CC, CF, J, L and RK1 — it does not include Class RK5. RK5 belongs to FUSETRON® (200 kA); Class R fast-acting types belong to LIMITRON® (200 kA). Confirm the brand tier before comparing ratings across series.

SECTION 02

Core Electrical Ratings

Photos are product recognition aids, not dimension drawings. They are loaded from their original websites when you are online. Rights remain with the respective owners.

Parameter LP-CC TCF LPJ LPS-RK
Class CC CF J RK1
Rated voltage 600 Vac
300 / 150 Vdc*
600 Vac
300 Vdc
600 Vac
300 Vdc
600 Vac (LPS-RK)
250 Vac (LPN-RK)
DC voltage split 300 Vdc: 1/2–2-8/10 A, 20–30 A
150 Vdc: 3–15 A
300 Vdc (full range) 300 Vdc (full range) 300 Vdc (LPS-RK)
125 / 250 Vdc (LPN-RK)
Ampere range 1/2 – 30 A 1 – 400 A
6–400 A indicating
1 – 600 A 1/10 – 600 A
AC interrupting rating 200 kA 300 kA / 200 kA 300 kA 300 kA
DC interrupting rating 20 kA (AIR) 100 kA 100 kA 100 kA
Time-delay 200% / 12 s
different basis
500% / 10 s 500% / 10 s 500% / 10 s
8 s for 0–30 A
Construction Dual-element Dual-element Dual-element Dual-element
Tube material Melamine Glass-filled PES Glass Glass
Indicating version None Yes — TCF_ (easyID™) Yes — LPJ-__SPI (easyID™) Yes — LPS-RK-__SPI
Operating temperature Not stated −40 – +80 °C Not stated Not stated
Data sheet 1023 9000 1006 / 1007
1063 (SPI)
1001 / 1002
1003 / 1004

* LP-CC DC voltage is split by ampere rating; ratings must not be interchanged.

30 A length overviewRepresentative overall lengths: LP-CC 1.5 in · TCF ~1.9 in · LPJ 2.25 in · LPS-RK 5.0 in. Widths and mounting details differ.
Explanatory illustration for navigation only. Refer to exact Eaton technical drawings and performance curves for specifications.

SECTION 03

Certification & Compliance References

Agency LP-CC TCF LPJ LPS-RK
UL standard UL 248-4 UL 248-17 UL 248-8 UL 248-12
UL Guide / File JDDZ / E4273 JDDZ / E4273 JDDZ / E4273
SPI: JFHR / E56412
JDDZ / E4273
CSA standard C22.2 No. 248.4 C22.2 No. 248.17 C22.2 No. 248.8 C22.2 No. 248.12
CSA Class / File 1422-02 / 53787 1422-02 / 53787 1422-02 / 53787 1422-02 / 53787
CE marking Yes (EU LVD 93-68-EEC2000) Yes ≤100 A only Yes Yes
RoHS Check SKU declaration Check SKU declaration Check SKU declaration Check SKU declaration
IEC product certification Request evidence if required Request evidence if required Request evidence if required Request evidence if required
Compliance notes

  • Common baseline across all four series: UL Guide JDDZ / File E4273, CSA Class 1422-02 / File 53787. This combination satisfies typical compliance documentation.
  • Legacy versions differ: 2004-era Cooper Bussmann data sheets used Guide JFHR / File E56412. Current Eaton versions standardise on JDDZ.E4273 — always cite the current version.
  • CE marking is not an IEC product certificate. Do not infer IEC standard certification from a CE mark or UL/CSA listing. Request exact SKU-specific conformity evidence if an IEC certificate is a project requirement.
  • Indicating versions differ: LPJ-SPI and certain TCF indicating ratings fall under UL Special Purpose (JFHR / E56412). They still meet UL 248-8 performance requirements, but the category must be stated in submissions.

SECTION 04

Current Limitation & Downstream SCCR Propagation

Current limiting is the fuse’s decisive advantage over a circuit breaker

A current-limiting fuse does not reduce prospective fault current at its installation point, but can reduce actual let-through peak and energy. Under UL 508A Supplement SB, a panel SCCR must be determined using the prescribed component and protection methods. A high fuse interrupting rating does not automatically raise every downstream component or assembly SCCR. Record the applicable method and ratings of the specific combination.

Current-limiting behaviorProspective fault current and fuse let-through are distinct. Evaluate apparent RMS, peak and I²t using the selected product curves.
Explanatory illustration for navigation only. Refer to exact Eaton technical drawings and performance curves for specifications.

Let-through comparison at the 30 A rating

Series Prospective fault Let-through (RMS sym.) Limiting ratio Source
LP-CC-30 200 kA 1,600 A 125× Data sheet 1023
TCF30 200 kA Class J electrical performance Best Data sheet 9000
LPJ-30 200 kA 3,000 A 67× Data sheet 1006
LPS-RK-30 200 kA 3,000 A 67× Data sheet 1001
Reading current-limitation curves correctly

Published let-through values can represent apparent RMS symmetrical or peak let-through, depending on the chart. Avoid a universal multiplier: for design and SCCR studies, use the manufacturer curve corresponding to the exact fuse, prospective fault current and output quantity.

SCCR propagation qualification

Per UL 248, Class CC, J, T, R and L fuses can propagate a 200 kA SCCR to downstream equipment within their published let-through (I²t and Ip) limits. Class H and supplementary fuses do not carry this qualification.

SECTION 05

Dual-Element Technology

“Dual-element” is a structural fact, not a marketing label: the overload element and short-circuit element are physically separate and connected in series, each performing a distinct task. This is the technical basis for combining time-delay with current limitation while still allowing close sizing to the load.

Two operating paths

  • Persistent overload (slow path): heat accumulates until the calibrated fusing alloy reaches its rated temperature and fractures; the trigger spring releases the connector, pushing it clear of the short-circuit element and opening the circuit. This is the path that tolerates motor starting inrush.
  • Short-circuit fault (fast path): the restricted sections of the short-circuit element contain minimal metal and vaporise almost instantly, forming multiple small arc-lets that burn back the element; the quartz sand filler absorbs thermal energy, fuses, and forms an insulating barrier called folgurite, forcing current to zero.
The physics of current limitation

When a fault current falls within a fuse’s current-limiting range, it is not possible for the full available fault current to flow through the fuse. This is a matter of physics rather than an active interruption action. Modern current-limiting fuses complete current limiting and arc extinction within a few milliseconds — typically less than half a cycle — so the fault current never reaches its first peak.

Dual-element designTime-delay operation addresses persistent overload; the short-circuit element responds to high fault magnitude.
Explanatory illustration for navigation only. Refer to exact Eaton technical drawings and performance curves for specifications.

Sizing advantage

Bussmann’s technical position: single-element non-time-delay fuses must be oversized to pass inrush currents without nuisance opening. Dual-element time-delay fuses can be sized close to full-load amps, maximising overcurrent protection.

Worked example — 200 V three-phase 10 HP motor, service factor 1.15, FLA = 32.2 A. A dual-element time-delay fuse can be sized at 130% FLA for back-up motor protection; a single-element fast-acting type must be substantially oversized to survive inrush, effectively nullifying overload protection.

Ambient temperature derating

The temperature derating curve of Bussmann dual-element fuses closely parallels the derating curve of motors in elevated ambient conditions. Where a motor is derated 10% in a high-temperature environment, the fuse derates by a corresponding amount — both sides match without separate correction. In hot process environments this removes a manual adjustment step from overall coordination.

SECTION 06

Type 2 “No Damage” Coordination & Downtime Cost

Key concept — a tested rating, not a calculation

To publish a Type 2 rating, the manufacturer must complete a full test programme on each contactor + overload relay + short-circuit protective device combination. The Type 2 rating is bound to that specific combination — substituting a different brand, model, or relay setting invalidates it even at the same ampere rating.

Type 1 versus Type 2 coordinationA Type 2 claim applies only to the tested fuse, contactor and overload-relay combination at specified voltage and fault level.
Explanatory illustration for navigation only. Refer to exact Eaton technical drawings and performance curves for specifications.

Acceptance criteria

Criterion Type 1 Type 2 “No Damage”
Contactor contacts Welding and complete disintegration acceptable Light welding only, and contacts must be easily separable
Overload relay Damage permitted No damage; trip characteristics must be verified
Contactor housing Deformation permitted; door must still open No cracking or breakage impairing live-part mounting integrity
Terminals and conductors Must not separate from terminals No damage
Post-fault usability Repair/replacement may be needed Must meet applicable tested criteria
Dielectric test — 2× rated voltage, minimum 1000 V
Typical downtime Depends on equipment damage May be reduced; not guaranteed
Initial hardware cost Lower Higher (current-limiting device premium)
Total cost of ownership Higher in critical processes Lower in critical processes

Required test sequence

Test What it verifies
Low-level fault (O) SCPD operates in its time-delay region; confirms moderate fault currents do not exceed contactor let-through limits
High-level short-circuit (r) Typically 100 kA with the SCPD operating in its instantaneous region; verifies contactor and overload relay integrity
Overload relay calibration Trip current and trip time measured at 1.05×, 1.2× and 1.5× of setting before and after; drift beyond tolerance fails
Dielectric withstand High-potential test between live parts, live parts and earth, and across open contacts
Discrimination test Verifies coordination between the overload relay and the fuse
Current limiting is a prerequisite

Measured data from Mersen: a 100 A Class J fuse passes only 0.05% of the one-cycle I²t energy. Class J and Class RK1 are explicitly identified as the most suitable devices for achieving Type 2, since they complete current limitation and arc extinction in less than half a cycle and prevent the fault current from reaching its first peak.

Standard MCCBs typically cannot achieve Type 2. Certain tested current-limiting MCCBs (such as Schneider NSX Micrologic or ABB Tmax XT with LSI) qualify, and their ratings are conditional on the specific breaker series and trip unit.

Reading a Type 2 rating

Three pieces of information are always required, without exception:

SCPD type and ratingShort-circuit protective device type & rating
Prospective fault current (Iq)Also stated as Icc or Isc
Operational voltage (Ue)Test voltage condition

Example: “Type 2 at 100 kA, 415 V, with fuse 250 A” indicates that this exact combination passed the complete test sequence above, and the rating holds only at or below that prospective fault current.

SECTION 07

Mechanical Features & Rejection Design

Item LP-CC TCF LPJ LPS-RK
Size at 30 A 13/32″ × 1-1/2″
10 × 38 mm — smallest
1.88″ × 0.75″ × 1″ 0.81″ × 2.25″ 0.81″ × 5.0″
Size at 60 A — — 1.06″ × 2.38″ 1.06″ × 5.5″
Size at 200 A — — 1.63″ × 5.75″ 9.63″ × 1.61″
Size at 600 A — — 2.5″ × 8.00″ 13.38″ × 2.88″
Connection Ferrule × Ferrule Blade end Ferrule (≤60 A)
Blade (≥70 A)
Ferrule (≤60 A)
Blade (≥70 A)
Finger-safe No Yes
shrouds required >110 A
No No
Bolt-in version N/A N/A None None

Dimensional rejection

From Bussmann Class J data sheets:

“Unique dimensions assure that another class of fuse with a lesser voltage rating, interrupting rating or current-limiting ability cannot be substituted.”

Class CC and Class J share no common physical dimensions, so cross-class substitution is structurally impossible. This shifts the risk of selection error from depending on personnel training to depending on physical geometry — a material compliance benefit in facilities with high maintenance turnover.

Fuse reducers

Series Reducer series Coverage
LPJ (Class J) J-63, J-13, J-16, J-26, J-21, J-41, J-42, J-62, J-64 60 A→30 A through 600 A→400 A; most marked “not for bolt-in”
LPS-RK (Class R) NO.663-R, NO.216-R, NO.616-R, NO.626-R, NO.2621-R, NO.2641-R, NO.642-R, NO.2661-R, NO.2662-R, NO.2664-R 60 A→30 A through 600 A→400 A
Two hard limits on indicating versions

  • Minimum operating voltage ≥ 75 Vac — the indication mechanism is driven by force generated by current; below this voltage it does not actuate
  • Not Vdc rated — data sheets state explicitly “not Vdc rated”. In DC systems (battery, energy storage, photovoltaic, EV charging) an indicating version creates a blind spot: the fuse may be open with no visual indication

Recommended handling: for DC applications, specify a non-indicating version with upstream disconnect status monitoring, or state the limitation explicitly in the specification.

SECTION 08

Power Loss, Thermal Performance & Operating Reliability

Watts loss at rated current

A fuse dissipates power continuously at rated current, converting it to heat. In an enclosed panelboard, cumulative heat from multiple fuses raises the internal ambient temperature, accelerating ageing of conductors, insulation and electronic components. Power loss data is therefore a key feasibility metric for high-density applications.

Series Power loss data availability Note
TCF (Class CF) Fully published
see below
Data sheet 9000 provides rated power loss at six current levels — a series with an accessible published table
LPJ (Class J) Not published Current-limitation curves provided; no watts loss table
LPS-RK (Class RK1) Not published Qualitative “low watt loss” statement; no numeric table
LP-CC (Class CC) Not published Melamine tube; no published power loss data for this series
TCF current (A) 30 60 100 200 225 400
Power loss (W) 3.99 6.23 9.51 18.6 17.6 35.2

Source: Eaton Bussmann Data sheet 9000 — UL Class CF CUBEFuse.

Applying the data

Worked example: a 400 A three-phase circuit with three TCF400 fuses dissipates 35.2 W per phase, or approximately 105.6 W total at rated load. This heat must be removed by ventilation or enclosure thermal design. A 12-circuit panel fully populated generates over 1.2 kW of additional heat from fuses alone. High-density applications should include fuse power loss in the enclosure thermal calculation, not assess enclosure loading from load capacity alone.

Operating and storage temperature

Series Temperature range Status
TCF (Class CF) −40 °C to +80 °C
−40 °F to 176 °F
Stated in Data sheet 9000
LP-CC / LPJ / LPS-RK Not stated in current data sheets Must be requested from the factory

Caution: for high- or low-temperature projects involving LP-CC, LPJ or LPS-RK, obtain the body temperature limits from Eaton. The Class CF −40 – +80 °C range must not be assumed for the other series.

SECTION 09

Finger-Safe Design & UL 508A Panel Compliance

Authentic photograph of CUBEFuse products in compatible holders

REAL HOLDER PHOTOGRAPHY

Evaluate the complete holder system

Touch protection, size, amp-rating rejection and maintenance depend on the selected fuse and compatible holder or disconnect assembly. Validate the combination using current manufacturer instructions.

Photo credit · DAD Sales / Bussmann Power of Space ↗

The Class CF CUBEFuse™ works with dedicated finger-safe holders. Other fuse types may also offer touch protection when installed with approved covers and holders. This is not solely a handling-safety feature — it determines whether a panel can be made compliant and how densely it can be populated.

Implication for UL 508A industrial control panels

UL 508A wiring requirements address the need to prevent contact with live parts. Hand accessibility directly determines:

  • whether branch fuses may be positioned near the panel door without a barrier
  • the achievable packing density of fuse holders
  • whether the assembly passes AHJ inspection

Measured benefit: a Class CF fuse with its TCFH_N holder or CCP2 disconnect switch requires up to 70% less space than Class CC / J / RK solutions. CCP2 requires up to 69% less space than a Class J disconnect solution. The space advantage originates from installation density, not from the fuse body alone.

⚠ Finger-safe limitation — must be stated with the offer

Footnote from Eaton Data sheet 9000:

“* Finger-safe status depends on final, installed application, and will require using accessory shrouds for 110 to 400 A ratings.”

That is: finger-safe status for 110 A and above requires accessory shrouds to be fitted. Any quotation or technical proposal covering CUBEFuse above 100 A must include these shrouds, otherwise a compliance gap results.

Safety features across the family

Feature LP-CC TCF LPJ LPS-RK
Finger-safe No Yes
shrouds >110 A
No No
Dimensional rejection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Amp-rating rejection on holders Partial Yes
30/60/100/200/225/400 A
Partial Partial (CR holders)
Insulated end caps N/A Yes (increases clearance to adjacent poles) Yes (70–600 A) Yes (70–600 A)
Companion disconnect CFD30CC CCP2 (UL 98)
+ NEMA 1/3R/4/4X/12
— —

Amp-rating rejection on CUBEFuse holders

This is an advanced safeguard against misapplication. Per Data sheet 9000 and the TCF90RN technical data:

  • 30, 60 and 100 A holders and switches accept any CUBEFuse not exceeding their rating
  • 200 A switches, and 200, 225 and 400 A holders, accept only CUBEFuse ratings of 110 A and above within their rating

This converts the common field error of fitting a smaller fuse into a larger holder from a manual check into a physical impossibility. Combined with dimensional rejection, it provides two independent layers of protection.

Fuse plus mounting systemLP-CC → Class CC holders · TCF → CUBEFuse holders · LPJ → Class J holders · LPS-RK → Class R holders.
Explanatory illustration for navigation only. Refer to exact Eaton technical drawings and performance curves for specifications.

SECTION 10

Inventory Simplification & Standards Compliance

Low-Peak Upgrade Program — inventory reduced by up to 33%

This figure originates from Eaton’s official Low-Peak Upgrade Program and is not an independent estimate — it follows from a defined replacement logic: a single Low-Peak fuse can replace the General Purpose, Limitron and Fusetron types that would otherwise need to be stocked separately for different applications.

Protection tier Family Positioning Interrupting rating
Ultimate Protection LOW-PEAK®
yellow label
Dual-element construction combining fast short-circuit protection, current limitation and time-delay in a single device Up to 300 kA
Advanced Protection FUSETRON® (green label)
LIMITRON® (black label)
Fusetron: Class RK5, energy efficient, best-in-class time-delay
Limitron: Class R fast-acting, approximately 10× better current limitation
200 kA
Basic Protection General Purpose (grey label) Single-element overcurrent protection for service, feeder and branch circuits Up to 100 kA

Source: Eaton Fuses Made Simple™ Product Brochure 10092. Low-voltage fuses are organised into three protection tiers and four brand families, each family distinguished by a colour label.

Quantifying the benefit

Eaton states that “existing fuse inventory can be reduced by up to 33%“. This applies specifically where an organisation previously stocked multiple SKUs across the General Purpose, Limitron and Fusetron brands.

Correct usage: 33% is an upper bound, applicable only to organisations stocking across all three brands. An operation already using a single brand will realise substantially less. State this precondition in any proposal, so the claim is not challenged after measurement.

Arc flash hazard mitigation

Eaton lists “superior current-limitation helps reduce arc flash hazards” as the primary safety benefit of the Low-Peak family, citing three standards frameworks:

OSHA®Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NFPA®including NFPA 70E arc flash protection requirements
IEEE®including IEEE 1584 incident energy calculation methodology

The technical chain is: fuse current limitation → reduced incident energy during a fault → lower arc flash incident energy → supports compliance with the relevant requirements. This is one compliance pathway; it does not by itself constitute “compliance with OSHA / NFPA / IEEE” — that still requires verification against actual installation conditions.

Compliance item Governing standard Relationship to this product family
Interrupting rating adequacy NEC 110.9 / CSA C22.1 IR must be ≥ available fault current; LP-CC is 200 kA, others up to 300 kA
SCCR withstand NEC 110.10 Requires current-limiting characteristics so downstream component SCCR can be established
Fault current marking NEC 110.24 / 110.22 Service equipment must be field-marked with maximum available fault current
Motor controller coordination IEC 60947-4-1 / UL 508E Type 2 “No Damage”; must be confirmed per specific device combination
Industrial control panel UL 508A Supplement SB Assembly SCCR = lower of weakest unprotected component and upstream IR
Arc flash protection NFPA 70E / IEEE 1584 Current limitation reduces incident energy as one condition for compliance

SECTION 11

Application-Based Selection Guide

High-density panelboards & data centre PDU

High-density panelboards and data centre power distribution units

Recommended: TCF (Class CF)

The only finger-safe option, with the smallest installed footprint (up to 70% space reduction with its dedicated holder) and a 300 kA rating up to 100 A — enabling a higher panel SCCR and greater design latitude on downstream equipment.

Pair with the CCP2 disconnect and Quik-Spec coordination panelboard for a complete space and selectivity solution

High-current feeders & transformer incomers

High-current feeders and transformer incomers

Recommended: LPJ (Class J)

Consistent 300 kA across the full 1–600 A range with no stepped-rating pitfalls. The most complete reducer family (J-13 through J-64) suits retrofit work. easyID™ indicating versions available.

Preferred above 100 A. Note 70–600 A ratings use blade terminals and require JM series holders

Legacy RK holder replacement

Replacement onto existing Class RK1 installed base

Recommended: LPS-RK (Class RK1)

300 kA throughout (1/10–600 A) with the lowest ampere start (1/10 A) and a full range of Class R reducers, offering the best compatibility for retrofit projects.

Note it is the longest in the family: 0.81″ × 5.0″ at 1/10–30 A. No bolt-in version above 70 A

Control circuits & small-horsepower motors

Control circuits and small-horsepower motor circuits

Recommended: LP-CC (Class CC)

Smallest body (13/32″ × 1-1/2″); 200 kA already satisfies NEC 110.9 for present-day high-capacity systems. Non-indicating version; verify price for the chosen SKU.

IR is 200 kA — do not quote as 300 kA. Time-delay basis is 200% / 12 s, different from the other series

Motor control centres (MCC)

Motor control centres

Recommended: LPJ or LPS-RK

Class J and Class RK1 are explicitly identified as the most suitable devices for Type 2 “No Damage” coordination. When properly sized, they provide Type 2 protection for NEMA and IEC motor controllers, so contactors and overload relays need not be replaced after a fault.

Type 2 must be confirmed from the manufacturer tables for the exact contactor + overload relay + fuse combination

DC, ESS & photovoltaic systems

DC, energy storage and photovoltaic systems

Recommended: LPJ / LPS-RK / TCF

All three carry 300 Vdc with a 100 kA DC interrupting rating. LP-CC DC ratings are split by ampere rating, with some ranges limited to 150 Vdc.

Indicating versions have no Vdc rating — avoid indicating versions on DC circuits or pair with status monitoring

Features common to all four series

Feature Technical basis
2:1 selective coordination ratio A consistent amp ratio across the Low-Peak family; sizing upstream and downstream on a 2:1 basis can support coordination where confirmed by manufacturer tables, so a fault clears only the fuse nearest the fault location
Motor sizing (code-dependent) Time-delay permits Motor sizing (code-dependent) for back-up motor protection, without oversizing to survive inrush
Type 2 “No Damage” Properly sized, provides Type 2 coordination for NEMA and IEC motor controllers, reducing downtime
Arc flash hazard reduction Superior current limitation reduces incident energy, supporting compliance with OSHA, NFPA and IEEE requirements
Inventory simplification One Low-Peak fuse can replace multiple fuse types across applications; upgrading can reduce existing inventory by up to 33%
QuikShip availability Most common ratings are in stock and ship within 24 hours

SECTION 12

Engineering Cautions

No I²t tables are published for any of the four series

Current data sheets for LP-CC (1023), TCF (9000), LPJ (1006 / 1007) and LPS-RK (1001–1004) provide let-through tables and current-limitation curves only. Melting I²t and clearing I²t numeric tables are not published.

Where a project or specification explicitly requires I²t values, use the Eaton Fault Current Calculator or request engineering data from the factory. This reflects the current state of the official documentation, not a data gap.

Caution Detail
Peak conversion Published let-through is RMS symmetrical; convert to peak using Ip = IRMS × 2.3 before comparing against equipment SCCR
Curve types Published curves distinguish minimum melt, average melt and total clear. Detailed selectivity analysis must use total clear; mixing average melt values leads to misjudgement
DC rating limits Indicating versions (SPI / TCF_) carry no Vdc rating; LP-CC splits 300 Vdc and 150 Vdc by ampere range and the two must not be interchanged
Reducer suitability Most Class J reducers are marked “not for bolt-in”; confirm the mounting method before selection
Clearance at high current Ratings above 400 A in Class J and RK1 use insulated end caps allowing mounting on CR holders, but confirm clearance to adjacent poles
CE scope The CE marking for TCF covers ≤100 A only; do not reference CE above that range
Accessory pairing Fuses and their specified holders and disconnect switches form a certified assembly. Verify against the manufacturer accessory list — holders and fuses of different classes must not be mixed
Final part-number review

This is a family-level selection guide. Before quoting or installing a fuse, verify the exact catalog number and its voltage, AC/DC interrupting rating, holder, physical clearance, SCCR treatment, time-current curves and applicable approvals. The photos and illustrative panels are not an engineering substitute for the manufacturer data sheet.

Where to go next

Every rating on this page traces back to a catalog record on fusestock.com. Use these to check a part number, find a cross-reference, or price a mixed-brand list.

CATALOG

Bussmann series index — 452 seriesEvery factory series in one table, each row linked to its own datasheet.

CROSS REFERENCE

ABB ↔ Cooper current-limiting fusesPublished substitution table for medium-voltage backup fuses.

LOW VOLTAGE

UL / CSA low voltage fusesClass CC, CF, J, RK1, RK5 and midget — 6,691 records.

ACCESSORIES

Holders, blocks and reducersThe half of the order that decides whether the fuse actually fits.

BACKGROUND

How fuse ratings actually workVoltage, interrupting rating, time-current curves — the basics behind this page.

RFQ

Send a part number or a mixed BOMQuoted against real catalog records, not a price list.

Product photography and current manufacturer pages

Photos on this page are real catalog photographs, externally hosted by Eaton or distributors, not AI renders. Internet access is required to view them. The credited owners retain all photo rights.

Data sources
  • Eaton Bussmann Product Profile PP 10119 — Low-Peak™ ultimate protection time-delay fuses (brand scope and 300 kA claim qualifier)
  • Eaton Bussmann Data sheet 1023 — LP-CC Class CC time-delay fuses
  • Eaton Bussmann Data sheet 9000 — UL Class CF CUBEFuse (effective July 2023)
  • Eaton Bussmann Data sheets 1006 / 1007 / 1063 — LPJ Class J (1–60 A / 70–600 A / SPI)
  • Eaton Bussmann Data sheets 1001 / 1002 / 1003 / 1004 — LPS-RK and LPN-RK Class RK1
  • Eaton Bussmann Data sheet 9007 (CUBEFuse holder), 10801 (CCP2), 11089 (disconnect enclosures)
  • Eaton Fuses Made Simple™ Product Brochure 10092 — four families across three protection tiers
  • Eaton Fuseology BR 10757 (dual-element construction and arc extinction); SPD Handbook AN 3002 (selective coordination)
  • UL 248-4 / -8 / -12 / -17; CSA C22.2 No. 248.4 / .8 / .12 / .17; UL 508A Supplement SB
  • UL 508E and IEC 60947-4-1 Type 1 / Type 2 coordination definitions; Mersen Type 2 technical data (Class J I²t measurements)
Disclaimer
Parameters in this document are taken from official Eaton data sheets and technical literature. Ratings and specifications may change as the product line is updated. Verify against the latest published data sheet before engineering application, and review against actual site conditions (available fault current, ambient temperature, mounting method, control panel SCCR requirement). For UL and CSA compliance statements, the certification agency file and current data sheet govern. This document is provided for technical selection reference and does not constitute a final engineering design basis.

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