Elastimold Fused Loadbreak Elbows
Elastimold Fused Loadbreak Elbows
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Elastimold
Fused loadbreak elbows
The fastest, most cost-effective way to improve a distribution system’s reliability.
• Combined full-range current-limiting fusing Replace existing 200 A tap elbows with Elastimold
15/25 kV hotstick-operable, loadbreak elbow fused elbows to protect light-duty underground
switching quickly improves the distribution distribution systems, including sub-loops, radial
system’s reliability without the expense of taps, junctions, transformers and other equipment.
adding a separate piece of switchgear or
replacing existing sectionalizing cabinets Elastimold fused elbows provide full-range current-
• Current-limiting fuses improve the fault close limiting fusing with 50 kA interrupting capability.
rating of the elbow (10 kA) to that of the fuse, They are rated for 5 kV ungrounded to 28 kV
thereby reducing the risk of component damage grounded Wye. Plus they provide 15/25 kV
or personnel injury hotstick-operable, loadbreak elbow switching.
• Neon voltage indicators (V2) attached to elbow
test points to provide quick and convenient
blown-fuse indication
• EPDM molded rubber deadfront construction
enables elbows to be fully sealed and
submersible, and they insulate, shield
and eliminate exposed live parts
• Two-piece housing enables easy
fuse replacement
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Fused loadbreak elbows
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Ratings Application information
System voltage class (kV) 15 25* 25/28* Construction: Submersible, non-venting, deadfront,
Nominal fuse voltage (kV) 8.3 15.5 17.2 corrosion resistant
Rated maximum fuse voltage (kV) 8.8/10 15.5 17.2 Ambient temperature range: -30 °C to 65 °C
* The 15.5 kV L-G rated fuse requires 75% grounded load to be applied on a 25 kV
Frequency (Hz) 50/60 50/60 50/60
system. The 17.2 kV L-G rated fuse requires at least 75% grounded load to be applied
BIL impulse withstand (kV) 95 125 140 on a 28 kV system.
One-minute AC withstand (kV) 34 40 45 Note: Fuses are only suitable for the system voltage class shown if the recovery voltage
Fifteen-minute DC withstand (kV) 53 78 78 across the fuse will not exceed its rated maximum voltage. For three-phase applications,
this generally requires that protected transformers be gndY–gndY and have at least 50%
Corona extinction (kV) 11 19 21.5 grounded load. Fuse replacement requires the elbow to be de-energized.
Symmetrical interrupting 50,000 50,000 50,000
For applications with Delta connections or less than 50% grounded load, the fuse
capability (A)
maximum voltage must be greater than system line to line voltage, which may require
Current rating (A) 3–80 6–20 3–45 using the next larger system class housing and fuse.
Certified tests
Probe (166 LRF Elastimold fused elbows have been designed and
or 274 LRF) tested per applicable portions of IEEE, ANSI and
other industry standards, including:
ANSI C37.40 Standard for current-limiting fuse
service conditions
ANSI C37.41 Standard for current-limiting fuse
Upper elbow half
design and testing
ANSI C37.47 Standard for current-limiting fuse
ratings and specifications
IEEE 386 Standard for separable connectors
Probe lug
(2000-103)
Fuse (EFX-E)
Hose clamp
EL A STIMOLD MOLDED FUSE PRODUC TS A93
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Fused loadbreak elbows
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Electrical characteristics of Elastimold EFX-E elbow fuses
Maximum Maximum
System Nominal Current Fuse Rated continuous current (A) Peak arc Minimum total I2t
voltage fuse voltage rating cat. no. maximum (N2) (N6) (N7) voltage melt I2t (amp2-sec) Fuse
class (kV) rating (kV) (amps) (N1) voltage (kV) 25 °C 40 °C 65 °C (kV) (N5) (amp2-sec) (N3) (N4) housing
15 8.3 3 EFX083003-E 10.0 4.3 4.2 3.9 30 100 350 168FLR1
6 EFX083006-E 9.5 9.0 8.5 32 620 2,700
8 EFX083008-E 11.5 11.0 10.5 28 800 4,000
10 EFX083010-E 14.0 13.5 13.0 28 800 4,000
12 EFX083012-E 19.0 18.5 17.5 26 920 8,000
18 EFX083018-E 21.0 20.0 19.0 26 1,310 9,500
20 EFX083020-E 26.0 25.0 24.0 26 1,620 11,000
25 EFX083025-E 34.0 33.0 31.0 26 3,660 22,000
30 EFX083030-E 37.5 36.5 34.5 26 5,250 30,000
40 EFX083040-E 43.0 42.0 40.0 26 8,700 50,000
45 EFX083045-E 49.0 47.0 45.0 26 12,800 70,000
65 EFX083065-E 8.8 70.0 68.0 64.5 23 34,000 200,000 168FLR3
80 EFX083080-E 80.0 77.5 73.5 22 51,200 280,000
25 15.5 6 EFX155006-E 15.5 8.5 8.0 7.7 52 620 3,000 274FLR1
8 EFX155008-E 10.5 10.0 9.5 40 800 4,300
10 EFX155010-E 13.0 12.5 12.0 40 800 4,300
12 EFX155012-E 16.0 15.5 15.0 38 920 8,000
18 EFX155018-E 20.0 19.5 18.5 38 1,620 13,000
20 EFX155020-E 23.5 22.5 21.5 38 2,200 16,500
25/28 17.2 3 EFX172003-E 17.2 4.3 4.2 3.9 51 100 510 274FLR3
6 EFX172006-E 9.5 9.0 8.5 54 620 3,250
8 EFX172008-E 11.5 11.0 10.5 46 800 4,600
10 EFX172010-E 14.0 13.5 13.0 46 800 4,600
12 EFX172012-E 18.0 17.5 16.5 43 920 8,500
18 EFX172018-E 20.0 19.5 18.5 45 1,310 10,000
20 EFX172020-E 24.0 23.0 22.0 45 1,620 12,500
25 EFX172025-E 31.5 30.5 29.0 45 3,660 27,500
30 EFX172030-E 35.5 34.5 32.5 45 5,250 37,500
40 EFX172040-E 41.0 40.0 38.0 45 8,700 62,500
45 EFX172045-E 46.0 45.0 42.5 45 12,800 87,500
Notes:
N1. Ratings have maximum interrupting capability of 50 kA, except 17.2 kV 3 A (EFX172003-E) which tested at 44 kA.
N2. Fuses have a rated maximum application temperature (RMAT) of 65 °C. RMAT is the maximum temperature of the air, in contact with the elbow housing,
at which fuses have been shown to be suitable for use.
N3. Tabulated maximum total I 2t values are for currents of 50,000 A at the nominal voltage of the fuse. Values for 8.3 kV fuses at 10 kV are approximately 30% higher.
Values for 17.2 kV fuses at 15.5 kV are approximately 20% lower.
N4. Maximum total I 2t values are reduced for currents below 50,000 A. For example, at 10,000 A, maximum total I 2t values are approximately 15% less than the published values.
N5. Peak arc voltages listed are for 50,000 A currents at the rated maximum voltage listed. Reduced currents and voltages will reduce the peak arc voltage.
Consult the factory for further information.
N6. Maximum continuous currents at ambient temperatures other than those listed may be determined by derating the fuses by .2% per degree C over 25 °C.
For example: At 40 °C the derating would be 15 x .2 = 3%, making the maximum continuous current of a 17.2 kV, 25 A fuse 31.5 x .97 = 30.5 A.
N7. Time-current characteristic curves are published at 25 °C. Reduction in the long time melting current of the fuses (approximately one hour and longer) due to higher
ambient temperatures is the same as described above for “Maximum continuous currents.”
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Fused loadbreak elbows
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Recommended Elastimold EFX-E elbow fuse at 40 °C ambient temperature (single-phase transformer)
15 – 10 – 6 – 6a – 3 – 3 – 6a – 6a – (3a)
25 12 20 – 8 – 8 – 6 – 6 – 6 a
– 6 a
– (3)
37.5 20 25 – 12 – 12 – 8 – 6 – 6 – 6a – (6 a)
50 25 40 18 20 12 20 10 12 – 10 – 6 – 6 – (6 a)
75 45 65 20 30 20 25 12 20 12 18 – 10 – 8 – (8)
100 65 80 30 45 25 40 18 25 18 25 12 18 10 12 – (10)
167 – – 65 80 45 65 25 45 25 45 18 (25) 18 20 (12) (20)
250 – – 80 – 80 – 45 65 45 65 (25) (45) 20 (30) (20) (30)
333 – – – – – – 65 – 80 – (40) – (30) (45) (25) (45)
500 – – – – – – – – – – – – (45) – (45) –
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Recommended Elastimold EFX-E elbow fuse at 40 °C ambient temperature (3-phase GNDY-GNDY transformers)
22.5 – 8 – 6a – 6a – 3 – 3 – 6a – 6a – 6a – (3a)
30 10 12 – 6 – 6 – 6 a
– 3 – 6 a
– 6 a
– 6 a
– (3a)
45 12 20 – 10 – 8 – 6 – 6 a
– 6 a
– 6 a
– 6 a
– (3a)
75 20 30 12 20 – 12 – 8 – 8 – 6 – 6 – 6 a
– (3)
100 30 45 18 25 18 20 – 12 – 10 – 8 – 8 – 6a – (6 a)
112.5 40 65 20 25 18 25 – 12 – 12 – 8 – 8 – 6 – (6a)
150 45 80 25 40 20 30 18 20 12 20 10 12 10 12 – 6 – (6)
200 65 80 40 65 30 45 20 25 18 25 12 18 12 18 8 10 – (8)
225 80 – 45 65 40 65 20 30 20 25 12 20 12 18 8 10 – (10)
300 – – 65 80 45 80 30 45 25 40 18 25 18 25 12 18 – (12)
500 – – – – 80 – 65 80 45 80 30 45 30 45 18 (25) (18) (25)
750 – – – – – – 80 – 80 – 45 65 45 – (25) (45) (25) (40)
1,000 – – – – – – – – – – 80 – – – (40) – (40) –
Notes:
[Link] A = 140–200% of transformer rating and Column B = 200–300% of transformer rating.
[Link] in parentheses are 17.2 kV fuses.
3. 8.3 kV, 3–45 A fuses and 15.5 kV, 6–20 A fuses are used in the small (size 1) elbow housing; 8.3 kV, 65–80 A fuses and 17.2 kV, 3–45 A fuses are used in the large (size 3) elbow
fuse housing.
4. Recommended fuses meet inrush criteria of 12 times transformer full-load current for .1 second and 25 times transformer full-load current for .01 second. Fuses also meet cold-load
pickup criteria of 6 times transformer full-load current for 1 second and 3 times transformer full-load current for 10 seconds.
A. Fuse allows greater than 300% of transformer rating.
For applications with Delta connections or less than 50% grounded load, the fuse maximum voltage must be greater than system line to line voltage, which may require using the next
larger system class housing and fuse.
EL A STIMOLD MOLDED FUSE PRODUC TS A95
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Fuse housings
FLR - 5
Nominal fuse
voltage rating
(kV) Code Housing Ratings Code Conductor size
8.3 168 Small 8.3 kV 3–45 A 1
(AWG)
15.5 274 15.5 kV 6–20 A
Stranded/ Solid/ Connector
17.2 274 Large 8.3 kV 65–80 A
compressed compact code
17.2 kV 3–45 A 3
6 – 180
– 4 190
4 – 200
Fuse test port Code
Two direct – 2 210
test ports A 2 1 220
Cable insulation diameter Code 1 1/0 230
Two capacitive
test pointsBlank in. mm 1/0 2/0 240
0.575–0.740 15–19 A 2/0 3/0 250
0.635–0.905 16–23 B 3/0 4/0 260
.805–1.060 20–27 C 4/0 – 270
.890–1.220 25–31 D
6 1⁄4"
(159 mm) 6 1⁄4"
(159 mm)
10 1⁄2 "
(270 mm)
10 5⁄8 "
Notes: (270 mm)
1. All dimensions rounded up to the nearest eighth inch.
2. Also available with direct test port.
3. Dimensions with direct test port units are 10 1⁄4" (260 mm)
or 10 5⁄8 " (270 mm).
4. 168FLR3 uses a large housing with a 15 kV, 200 A elbow interface.
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Full-range current-limiting fuses
EFX - E
9 1⁄4"
(235 mm)
2 1⁄4"
(54 mm)
2 1⁄4"
(54 mm)
13 1⁄2 "
(343 mm)
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Elastimold
Molded current-limiting fuses (MCLF)
You’re covered. These fuses provide full-range • Internal fuse shield prevents corona and
protection through 50 kA interrupting current. deterioration of the fuse element
• Modular construction with a center replaceable
Molded current-limiting fuses fuse section and interchangeable end fittings
Molded current-limiting fuses feature modular enables elbow connection or direct attachment
construction with a center replaceable fuse section to equipment-mounted bushings on junctions,
and interchangeable end fittings for elbow transformers, cable runs and taps
connection or direct attachment to equipment- • Compact – suitable for padmount, subsurface
mounted bushings. The various end fittings enable or vault installations
fuses to be applied throughout the system, • 304 stainless steel brackets and hold-down
including switchgear, junctions, transformers, straps available accommodate a wide variety
cable runs and taps. of mounting arrangements
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Molded current-limiting fuses (MCLF)
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Ratings Application information
Frequency (Hz) 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 Ambient temperature range: -30 °C to 65 °C for
6–50 A fuses;
BIL impulse withstand (kV) 60 95 125/140 150
-30 °C to 40 °C for >
One-minute AC withstand (kV) 34 34 40–45 50 50 A fuses.
Fifteen-minute DC withstand (kV) 53 53 78 103 * 15.5 kV L-G rated fuses require 75% grounded load to be applied
Corona extinction (kV) 11 11 19/21.5 26 on a 25 kV system.
** 17.2 kV L-G rated fuses require at least 75% grounded load to be
Symmetrical interrupting capability (amp) 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 applied on a 28 kV system.
Current rating (amp) 80–180 10–115 10–100 10–50 Notes: Fuse replacement requires the MCLF to be de-energized.
Fuses are only suitable for the system voltage class shown if the recovery
voltage across the fuse will not exceed its rated maximum voltage. For
three-phase applications, this generally requires that protected
transformers be GNDY-GNDY and have at least 50% grounded load.
For applications with Delta connections or less than 50% grounded load,
the fuse maximum voltage must be greater than system line to line
voltage, which may require using the next larger system class housing
and fuse.
Certified tests
Elastimold molded current-limiting fuses have been ANSI C37.47 Standard for current-limiting fuse
designed and tested per applicable portions of ratings and specifications
IEEE, ANSI, NEMA and other industry standards, ANSI/IEEE 386 Standard for separable connectors
including: and bushing interfaces
ANSI C37.40 Standard for current-limiting fuse
service conditions
ANSI C37.41 Standard for current-limiting fuse
design and testing
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Molded current-limiting fuses (MCLF)
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Electrical characteristics of encapsulated fuses used in MCLF
Notes:
N1. Designs have a 50,000 A RMS symmetrical rating.
N2. 10–50 A fuses have a rated maximum application temperature of 65 °C, and 65–180 A fuses have a rated maximum application temperature of 40 °C. (RMAT is the maximum
temperature of the air in contact with the MCLF housing at which the fuses have been shown suitable for use.)
N3. Tabulated maximum total I 2t values are for currents of 50,000 A at the nominal voltage of the fuse. Fuses that have a rated maximum voltage higher than their nominal voltage
rating will have a higher I²T let-through when applied at voltages up to these higher values. For example, maximum total I 2t values are increased by approximately 30% when 8.3 kV
fuses are applied at 10 kV and approximately 25% when 15.5 kV fuses are used at 17.2 kV.
N4. Maximum total l²T values are reduced for currents below 50,000 A. For example, at 10,000 A, I 2t values are approximately 15% less than the published values.
N5. Peak arc voltages quoted are for 50,000 A currents at the rated maximum voltage listed. Reduced currents and voltages will reduce the peak arc voltage.
Consult the factory for further information.
N6. Maximum continuous currents at higher ambient temperatures may be determined by derating the fuses by .2% per degree C over 25 °C.
For example: At 40 °C, the derating would be 15 x .2 = 3%, making the maximum continuous current of a 20 A fuse 23.0 x .97 = 22 A.
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Molded current-limiting fuses (MCLF)
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Recommended MCLF at 40 °C ambient temperature (single-phase transformer)
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Recommended MCLF at 40 °C ambient temperature (3-phase transformer GNDY-GNDY)
Notes:
[Link] A = 140–200% of transformer rating and Column B = 200–300% of transformer rating.
[Link] in parentheses are 5.5 kV fuses.
3. Recommended fuses meet inrush criteria of 12 times transformer full-load current for .1 second and 25 times transformer full-load current for .01 second. Fuses also meet cold-load
pickup criteria of 6 times transformer full-load current for 1 second and 3 times transformer full-load current for 10 seconds.
A. Fuse allows greater than 300% of transformer rating.
For applications with Delta connections or less than 50% grounded load, the fuse maximum voltage must be greater than system line to line voltage, which may require using the next
larger system class housing and fuse.
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Molded current-limiting fuses (MCLF)
8 3⁄16 "
5 1⁄8 " (208 mm)
(130 mm)
8 3⁄16 "
5 1⁄8 " (208 mm)
(130 mm)
5 1⁄8 "
Model 6E2
(130 mm)
Lifting eye
18 5⁄8 "
(473 mm)
2 3⁄4"
(70 mm)
11 1⁄8 "
6 3⁄8 " 3
⁄4"
(283 mm)
(162 mm) (19 mm) Approx. weight 30 lb. (13.6 kg)
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Molded current-limiting fuses (MCLF)
5 1⁄8 "
Model 6E6 (130 mm)
Lifting eye
9
⁄16 " (14 mm) x 1" (25 mm)
mounting slots on 22 1⁄2 "
5 1⁄2 " (140 mm) centers (572 mm)
18 5⁄8 "
(473 mm)
2 3⁄4"
(70 mm)
The following diagram shows how to construct a Indicates field that must be filled in to complete order.
catalog number for a molded current-limiting fuse:
M CLF -
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Molded current-limiting fuses (MCLF)
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Mounting options
Optional WMB mounting bracket with adjustable Optional – TMA universal tilt mounting
parking stands for vertical mounting and fuse hold-down strips
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Optimal end fittings
IEEE 386-1995
Cat. no. Description System voltage class (kV) interface reference
EF2 200 A bushing well end fitting 5, 15, 25 Figure 3
EF22 Double 200 A bushing well end fitting 5, 15, 25 Figure 3
EF6 600 A bushing end fitting 5, 15, 25 Figures 11 and 13
EF6E 600 A elbow connector end fitting 5, 15, 25 Figure 11
Note: EF6E is equipped with a standard through-hole spade lug (Type 03700). Use this table only if end fittings
are to be ordered and shipped separately from the fuse. See pages A98-A99 for assembled units.
3
⁄8 " (10 mm)
Sq. drive
3
⁄16 " (5 mm) Hex
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Other options