What is fuse holder?

Fuse holders are devices for containing, protecting and mounting fuses.

Fuse holders come in two basic types, open or fully enclosed.

Open fuse holder types are fuse clips, fuse blocks, socket and plug-on cap varieties.

The fully enclosed variety may use a fuse carrier that is inserted into a holder or have other means to fully enclose the fuse.

Mounting choices for fuse holders

Mounting choices for fuse holders include fuse block, fuse clip, panel mount, PC mount, snap mount, and in-line mount. Important environmental parameters to consider when specifying fuse holders include operating temperature.