DESCRIPTION
Thermal links (TL) are components which will automatically
open a circuit and switch off an appliance, if the
permissible operating temperature of the appliance
is exceeded. The nominal response temperature can
only be set by the manufacturer. In order to repair
the circuit, the complete thermal link must be replaced.
Thermal links have a solid, dust and dirt-tight housing. |
INSTALLATION
TIPS
To ensure loss-free heat transfer, installation or mounting
should be directly onto the heat source. When soldering
onto the electrical connections, care must be taken
to provide appropriate heat-sinking (e.g. heatconducting
pliers). A thermal link cannot be repaired. In case
of replacement, it is important to use only the same
link with the same characteristics, and it must be installed
or mounted in exactly the same way. Thermal links are
partly sealed against varnish. Connections: wire, push-on
terminals or connections formed to specification, e.g.
flexible leads, on request. |
APPLICATIONS
As a thermal link (TL) in electrical appliances and
equipment, electrical plant and machinery. They react
to ambient temperature and are, under certain conditions,
sensitive to current at rated levels. Self-heating by
current passing through the thermal link must be taken
into consideration. Thermal links with forced air cooling
are suited for higher current ratings. Please ask. To
avoid possible damage of the thermal link, it is advisable
to use sealing resins, impregnation fluids or cleaning
solvents only after having consulted the manufacturer. |