THERMAL
CUTOFF
Contents
SEFUSE
Introduction, Features, Application 2
Construction 3
Standard Ratings 5
Performance Data
11
Definition of Terms 15
Lead Cutting and Taping
16
Cautions 17
Series
Rated Current(AC)
Page
SF/E
15/10A
73C ~ 240C
SF/K
6A
73C ~ 216C
SF/Y
15A
73C ~ 240C
SM/A
2A
76C ~ 187C
SM/B
1A
87C ~ 151C
SM/G
0.5A
100C ~ 151C
Safety standards
PSE (Japan)
UL (USA)
CSA (Canada)
VDE (Germany)
BEAB (UK)
CCC (China)
Thermal Cutoff
SEFUSE is a compact and reliable thermal cutoff designed to protect domestic electrical
appliances and industrial electrical equipment from fire. Cutoff occurs and an electrical circuit opens
when ambient temperature increases to an abnormal level.
Two SEFUSE types are available. The SF type uses an organic thermosensitive material as the
thermal pellet and its operating temperature range is 73 C to 240 C.
The SM type uses a fusible alloy and has an operating range of 76 C to 187 C.
SEFUSE is manufactured in Japan and Thailand, and both factories are certified by the
International Standards Organization (ISO) for the ISO9001 quality standard.
Features
Excellently sensitive to ambient temperature.
Stable and precise operation.
One shot operation.
Wide choice of types to suite the application. (SF or SM)
SF types has ceramic pipe to protect sealing resin from the stress when bending the leads. (excluding SF/K type)
Meets many safety standards.
Eco-friendly products, meeting the Directive on WEEE(RoHS), are available.
For the SF types, the AgCuO is used as the material of sliding contact, and its patent has been registered in
worldwide countries, such as USA and Europe.
Applications
Irons, hair dryers, heaters,
Refrigerators, rice cookers, water pots, coffee makers
Air conditioners, ventilation fans, electric fans, gas boilers
Transformers, power suppliers, adaptors, solenoids
Chargers, battery packs, Air conditioner for Automobile
Copiers, laser beam printers, power taps
Iron
LCD Television
Rice cooker
For the purpose of photography, the insulation
tube of the thermal cutoff has been removed.
In reality, the thermal cutoff is covered by the
insulation tube.
Application
Examples
Inverter
Transformer
SEFUSE
Construction
SF
type
The SF type uses an organic thermosensitive pellet inside a metal case. It features a
large cutoff (rated) current of 6 A to 15 A (AC).
Before Operation
After Operation
Thermal Pellet
Metal Case
Lead B
Lead A
Ceramic Pipe*
Spring A
Sliding
Contact
Disks
Metal Case
Spring A
Sliding Disks
Contact
SM
The SM type uses a fusible alloy inside a ceramic case. It has a cutoff (rated) current of
0.5 A to 2.0 A (AC). Because of its insulated case, the SM type can be attached directly
where temperature detection is required.
type
Before Operation
After Operation
Fusible
Alloy
Ceramic Case
Sealing
Resin
Fusible Alloy
Sealing Resin
Lead
Flux
Lead
Lead
Flux
Lead
SF
type
Standard Ratings
SF/ E Series
SEFUSE
Dimension (Unit:mm)
Marking 1 (SF70E~SF129E)
PSE Mark
Inspector
Name
Factory Code*
SEFUSE
SF 70E
73C
P S
E
10A
J E T 250V~
0365
Marking 2 (SF139E~SF240E)
Brand Name
SEFUSE
SF188E-1
192C
P S
E
10A
J E T 250V~
Part Number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Rated Current
PSE Mark
Rated Voltage
Inspector
Name
Lot Number
Factory Code*
0365
Brand Name
Part Number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Rated Current
Rated Voltage
Lot Number
ex.)
03
5
Sub-lot number
Month
XOctober
YNovember
Z December
Ratings
1)
2) Rated Functioning
Temperature
UL
Part
Meet for
WEEE Number
(RoHS)
Tf
(C)
SF 70E
73
SF 76E
77
0
4
62
SF 91E
94
3
1
79
SF 96E
99
SF113E
113
98
SF119E
121
106
SF129E
133
118
SF139E
142
127
SF152E
157
142
SF169E
172
SF184E
184
SF188E
192
3
1
SF214E
216
1
3
SF226E
227
1
3
SF240E
240
Operating
Temperature
(C)
Th
Tc
(C)
Tm
Rated
Rated
Current Voltage
(C)
CSA
VDE
BEAB
CCC
58
160
150
159
172
157
189
174
210
4)
4)
15A
AC250V
10A
(Resistive)
177
6)
*1
*2
Tm
UL
375C
1008
1003
1010
1002
1011
1001
1012
1004
1013
1005
1014
1006
1015
1007
*3
1008
*4
1009
5)
3)
200
SF188E
SF214E
SF226E
SF240E
)(
Made in
Thailand
JET197432001-XXXX
150
84
1
3
7)
PSE
Made in
Made Made Made Made Made Made Made Made Made Made
Japan
in
in
in
in
in
in
in
in
in
in
JET1975Japan Thailand Japan Thailand Japan Thailand Japan Thailand Japan Thailand
32001-XXXX
CSA
300C
350C
240C
330C
375C
350C
VDE
BEAB
CCC
300C
375C
350C
300C
375C
350C
UL
AC120V
(
)
15A (Inductive )
Resistive
20A (Resistive)
AC240V
15A
10A
CSA
VDE
BEAB
CCC
PSE
(Inductive)
15A (Resistive
)
10A
10A
10A
10A
15A
15A
15A
(Resistive)
(Resistive)
AC250V
15A (Resistive)
AC277V
17A (Resistive)
15A (Resistive)
5) SF169E, SF184E, SF188E, SF214E, SF226E and SF240E has a recognition of CH rating by UL.
6) The number in parentheses are previous number. Both number can be inquired.
7) The products indicated in *3 and *4 mention a certified number by the former law, the Electrical Appliance Material Control Law,
as a transitional measure to the current law, the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law of Japan.
SF
type
Standard Ratings
SF/ K Series
Dimension (Unit:mm)
SEFUSE
Marking 1 (SF70K~SF119K)
Marking 2 (SF188K,SF214K)
How to read a lot number
Rated
Current
PSE Mark
SEFUSE
SF 70K
73C
6A 250V~
< PS > E JET
0365
Brand Name
Part Number
Rated
Rated Functioning Current
Temperature
Rated Voltage
PSE Mark
Inspector
Name
Lot Number
SEFUSE
SF188K
192C
6A 250V~
< PS > E JET
0365
Brand Name
ex.)
03 6 5
Part Number
Sub-lot
number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Rated Voltage
Inspector
Name
Lot Number
Month
XOctober
YNovember
Z December
Last two digit
of year
SF/ Y Series
Dimension (Unit:mm)
Marking 1 (SF70Y~SF129Y)
Marking 2 (SF139Y~SF240Y)
How to read a lot number
PSE Mark
Inspector
Name
SEFUSE
SF 70Y
73C
P S
E
15A
J E T 250V~
0365
Brand Name
Part Number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Rated Current
Rated Voltage
Lot Number
PSE Mark
Inspector
Name
SEFUSE
SF188Y-1
192C
P S
E
15A
J E T 250V~
0365
Brand Name
Part Number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Rated Current
Rated Voltage
Lot Number
ex.)
03 6 5
Sub-lot
number
Month
XOctober
YNovember
Z December
Last two digit
of year
Ratings
1)
Meet for
WEEE
(RoHS)
Part
Number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Tf
(C)
SF 70K
4)
Operating
Temperature
Th
Tm
(C)
(C)
(C)
Rated
Rated
Current
Voltage
45
73
SF 76K
77
0
4
SF 91K
94
3
1
SF 96K
99
SF119K
121
51
66
UL
cUL
VDE
1008
150
6A
(Resistive)
AC250V
E71747
94
SF188K
192
SF214K
216
1
3
164
198
JET1975(32001-XXXX
)
2)
71
3
1
BEAB
PSE
677802
-1171
-0006
1010
C1057
1012
1015
300
3)
*1
*1: 33-549
Ratings
2)
1)
Meet for
WEEE
(RoHS)
3)
Part Number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
SF 70Y
73C
Operating
Temperature
PSE
Rated Current
Rated Voltage
UL
CCC
SF 76Y
77C
0
4
SF 91Y
94C
3
1
SF 96Y
99C
SF113Y
113C
SF119Y
121C
SF129Y
133C
SF139Y
142C
SF152Y
157C
SF169Y
172C
SF184Y
184C
SF188Y
192C
3
1
SF214Y
216C
1
3
SF226Y
227C
1
3
SF240Y
240C
1
3
C
C
C
C
JET1975(32001-XXXX
)
1008
1010
1011
15A
AC250V
E71747
E71747
*1
1012
1013
1014
1015
*2
*3
*1: 2004010205122568
*2: 33-549
Note: 1) : No use the hazardous substances prescribed by WEEE(RoHS).
*3: 33-354
2) Part numbers are for standard lead devices. For long leads, add the number "-1" at the end of part number.
3) The products indicated in*2 and *3 mention a certified number by the former law, the Electrical Appliance Material Control Law,
as a transitional measure to the current law, the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law of Japan.
SM
type
Standard Ratings
SM / A Series
Dimension (Unit:mm)
SEFUSE
Marking
Rated
Functioning
Temperature
SEFUSE
SM110A0
Rated
Current
115C 365
2A 250V~
PSE Mark
Brand Name
ex.)
5
Sub-lot number
Part Number
Factory Code*
Lot Number
Rated Voltage
Inspector
Name
Month
XOctober
YNovember
Z December
SM / B Series
Dimension (Unit:mm)
Marking
Rated
Functioning
Temperature
Rated
Current
PSE Mark
SEFUSE
SM110B0
115C 365
1A 250V~
Brand Name
ex.)
5
Sub-lot number
Part Number
Factory Code *
Lot Number
Rated Voltage
Inspector
Name
Month
XOctober
YNovember
Z December
SM / G Series
Dimension (Unit:mm)
Marking
ex.)
PSE Mark
Part Number
Rated
Functioning
Temperature
< PS > E
365
SEFUSE
110G0 0.5A
115C 250V~
Lot Number
Brand Name
Rated Current
Rated Voltage
5
Sub-lot number
Month
XOctober
YNovember
Z December
Ratings
1)
Meet for
WEEE
(RoHS)
2)
Part
Number
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Tf
(C)
Operating
Temperature
(C)
Th
Tc
(C)
Electrical Ratings
Tm
(C)
AC
DC
3)
SM072A0
76
46
100
3A/DC50V(UL)
4A/DC50V(VDE)
SM082A0
SM092A0
87
52
62
200
4A
DC50V
SM095A0
SM110A0
SM125A0
SM126A0
SM130A0
97
100
115
65
80
131
96
135
100
SM134A0
139
104
SM137A0
142
107
SM146A0
SM150A0
151
SM164A0
SM182A0
169
115
125
200
140
145
UL
133
152
187
VDE
PSE
Made
in
Thailand
C1054
5)
*1
677802
-1171
-0001
E71747
4)
*2
Made in
Japan
6)
Made in
Thailand
JET1975JET1974(32001-XXXX
) (32001-XXXX
)
1007
1017
1004
1016
1001
1010
1006
1011
1002
1012
1003
1013
1005
1014
*3
1015
Under
Application
2A
(Resistive)
7A
DC50V
CCC
4)
172780
(LR52330)
AC250V
BEAB
C1054
200
116
150
CSA
C1054
172780
(LR52330)
*1
*2
180
195
Note: 1)
*1: 2002010205002641
*2: 2002010205023067
*3: 33-556
5) The number in parentheses are previous number. Both number can be inquired.
6) The products indicated in *3 mention a certified number by the former law, the
Electrical Appliance Material Control Law, as a transitional measure to the current
law, the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law of Japan.
Ratings
1)
Meet for
WEEE
(RoHS)
2)
Part
Number
SM082B0
SM092B0
SM095B0
SM110B0
SM125B0
SM126B0
SM130B0
SM134B0
SM137B0
SM146B0
SM150B0
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Tf
(C)
Operating
Temperature
(C)
87
97
100
115
Th
Tc
(C)
52
62
65
80
131
96
135
139
142
151
150
100
104
107
Electrical Ratings
Tm
(C)
AC
CSA
3.5 A
DC50V
115
140
145
UL
VDE
1A
PSE
Made
in
Thailand
*1
AC250V
6A
DC50V
677802
-1171
-0004
E71747
*2
Made in
Japan
Made in
Thailand
JET1975JET1974(32001-XXXX
) (32001-XXXX
)
1004
1016
1001
1006
1010
1002
1012
1003
1013
1011
Under
Application
(Resistive)
C1030
5)
200
172780
(LR52330)
116
C1030
*1
*2
*1: 2002010205002645
*2: 2002010205023066
Ratings
Meet for
WEEE
(RoHS)
CCC
C1030
4)
172780
(LR52330)
Note: 1)
1)
BEAB
3A/DC50V
200
125
200
DC
3)
Part
Number
SM095G0
SM110G0
SM126G0
SM130G0
SM134G0
SM137G0
SM146G0
Rated Functioning
Temperature
Tf
(C)
100
115
131
135
139
142
151
Operating
Temperature
(C)
Th
Tc
(C)
Electrical Ratings
Tm
(C)
65
80
96
100
104
115
107
200
125
140
145
AC
DC
3)
UL
CSA
VDE
BEAB
CCC
1001
3A/DC50V
1006
4)
0.5 A
(Resistive)
5A
AC250V DC50V
116
PSE
(JET1975-32001-XXXX)
172780
(LR52330) 677802
-1171
E71747
-0003
172780
(LR52330)
C1090
*1
C1090
1002
1003
*1: 2002010205023071
10
Performance Data
SF / E Series SF / K Series SF / Y Series
Temperature Rise
Response Time
SEFUSE
(C)
40
(sec)
SF/E
40
SF/K
20
SF/ESF/Y
Temperature Rise
30
SF/Y
10
30
SF/K
20
10
0
0
10
15
20
10
20
30
40
(C)
Temperature Difference
(oil temp. minus operating temp.)
(A)
Current
SM/ A Series
Temperature Rise
Response Time
(C)
35
SM146A0
SM150A0
SM110A0
SM125A0
SM126A0
SM130A0
SM164A0
30
(sec)
30
SM137A0
Temperature Rise
SM082A0 SM095A0
25
SM095A0
20
15
SM072A0
SM134A0
SM082A0
SM092A0
10
SM072A0
SM092A0
SM110A0
SM125A0
SM126A0
SM130A0
20
SM134A0
SM137A0
SM146A0
SM150A0
SM164A0
SM182A0
10
5
SM182A0
0
0
4
Current
11
7 (A)
10
20
30
40
Temperature Difference
(oil temp. minus operating temp.)
(C)
Internal Resistance
0.5
Operating
Temperature
(C)
Part
Number
(m/25mm)
69
SF/Y
SF70E/K/Y
SF/E
SF76E/K/Y
1.0
SF91E/K/Y
1.5
SF119E/K/Y
70
Operating
Temperature
(C)
Part
Number
118
180
SF184E/Y
119
182
71
120
184
73
129
189
SF129E/Y
74
SF188E/K/Y
130
190
75
131
191
91
138
212
SF139E/Y
92
93
SF214E/K/Y
139
224
152
SF152E/Y
96
213
214
140
95
SF96E/K/Y
Operating
Temperature
(C)
Part
Number
SF226E/Y
153
225
SF/K
2.0
SF113E/Y
97
154
226
108
167
235
SF169E/Y
109
110
SF240E/Y
168
236
237
169
Part
Number
SM072A0
SM082A0
SM092A0
SM095A0
SM110A0
SM125A0
SM126A0
Operating
Temperature
(C)
3.7
72
3.9
73
4.1
Internal
Resistance
(m/25mm)
Part
Number
Operating
Temperature
(C)
2.7
128
2.9
129
74
3.1
130
5.8
81.5
3.0
132
6.3
82.5
3.2
133
6.8
83.5
3.4
134
5.8
90.6
3.8
137
4.3
138
SM130A0
SM134A0
SM137A0
6.3
91.6
6.8
92.6
4.8
139
5.2
96
4.4
145
4.7
146
5.4
97
SM146A0
SM150A0
5.6
98
5.0
147
2.8
110
2.7
163
3.0
111
2.9
164
SM164A0
3.2
112
3.1
165
2.7
124.4
2.2
181
2.9
125.4
2.4
182
3.1
126.4
2.6
183
2.7
125
2.9
126
3.1
127
SM182A0
12
Performance Data
SM/ B Series
Temperature Rise
Response Time
SEFUSE
(C)
30
SM137B0
SM146B0
SM150B0
SM110B0
SM126B0
SM130B0
(sec)
25
30
20
Temperature Rise
SM125B0
SM134B0
SM082B0
SM092B0
SM095B0
15
10
SM082B0 SM095B0
SM092B0
SM110B0
SM125B0
SM126B0
SM130B0
20
SM134B0
SM137B0
SM146B0
SM150B0
10
5
0
10
0
20
30
40
(C)
Temperature Difference
(oil temp. minus operating temp.)
6 (A)
Current
SM/ G Series
Temperature Rise
Response Time
(C)
SM137G0
SM146G0
(sec)
30
SM110G0
SM126G0
SM130G0
SM134G0
20
Temperature Rise
25
15
SM095G0
10
SM095G0
20
SM110G0 SM134G0
SM126G0 SM137G0
SM130G0 SM146G0
10
5
0
10
0
3
Current
13
5 (A)
20
30
40
Temperature Difference
(oil temp. minus operating temp.)
(C)
Part
Number
SM082B0
SM092B0
SM095B0
SM110B0
SM125B0
Operating
Temperature
(C)
7.2
81
8.2
82
9.2
Internal
Resistance
(m/25mm)
Part
Number
Operating
Temperature
(C)
4.4
125
4.6
126
83
4.8
127
90.6
4.4
128
91.6
4.6
129
10
92.6
4.8
130
96
4.1
132.5
4.4
133.5
SM126B0
SM130B0
SM134B0
97
10
98
4.7
134.5
4.4
110
5.6
137
4.6
111
6.1
138
4.8
112
6.6
139
3.8
125
5.7
145.5
6.2
146.5
6.7
147.5
4.2
126
4.6
127
SM137B0
SM146B0
SM150B0
Part
Number
10
SM095G0
SM110G0
SM126G0
SM130G0
Operating
Temperature
(C)
Internal
Resistance
(m/25mm)
Part
Number
96
SM134G0
Operating
Temperature
(C)
4.5
134
5.5
135
11
97
12
98
6.5
136
110
6.8
136
111
7.6
137
112
8.4
138
125
6.4
145.5
126
7.2
146.5
127
8.0
147.5
4.0
128
5.0
129
6.0
130
SM137G0
SM146G0
14
Definition of Terms
SEFUSE
Operating Temperature
Operating temperature is the actual operating temperature range when the thermal cutoff is made to operate inside a
constant temperature oven whose temperature is raised at the rate of 0.5 to 1 C/min. while a detection current of 10 mA or
lower is applied.
The operating temperature is a standard set by ourself and is not specified by a safety standard.
15
SF/K
SF/Y
SM/A0
SM/B1 SM/G1
Taping
Lead Cutting
Lead Forming
Taping
285
75
30
reel
89
SF/E
: 2000pcs/reel
SF/K,SM : 2500pcs/reel
L1
S
L2
Lead Cutting
SF Type
L1 : 9~32
L2 : 7~33 (mm)
L1
L2
SM Type
L1, L2 : 9~35 (mm)
L1
L2
Lead Forming
A: Should be over 5 mm
For more information on dimensions not described in diagrams above, please contact us.
16
Cautions
SEFUSE
SEFUSE
This section describes cautions designed to protect the performance of the thermal cutoff.
Be sure to read and fully understand these cautions.
To obtain full performance from the thermal cutoff, it is necessary for the customer to appropriately store the
thermal cutoff, design appropriate circuits for the application, and perform evaluations, mounting and testing
as necessary. Problems arising from the inappropriate execution of the above are the responsibility of the
customer, and we declines any and all responsibility.
Design
Do not use this device for and purpose other than as a thermal cutoff.
The thermal cutoff is designed to detect abnormal rises in temperature and break circuits if needed. It is not a current fuse
that cuts excess current. If used as a current fuse, the SEFUSE may malfunction.
Do not use this device in aerospace equipment, aeronautical equipment, nuclear reactor control
systems, life support equipment or systems, transportation machinery engine control or safetyrelated equipment.
This device is designed for use in household electric appliance, office automation equipment, audio and video equipment,
computer communications equipment, test and measurement equipment, personal electronic equipment and
transportation equipment (excluding engine control).
The customer should select the proper thermal cutoff device, mounting location, and mounting
method as appropriate for each application.
Verify whether the chosen selections are appropriate by repeatedly testing the final design for thermal cutoff under normal
conditions as well as under predicted maximum abnormal conditions.
Mount the SEFUSE so that it can detect abnormal heat as quick as possible.
The thermal cutoff operates when the inside thermal element melts. Therefore, if the inside thermal element
does not reach the operating temperature, the thermal cutoff does not operate, even if the ambient
temperature rises to the operating temperature. When the ambient temperature rises suddenly or detect
heat partially, it may take time till the SEFUSE operates.
Mount the SEFUSE so that the temperature of every part become to equal.
If the SF-type lead B, which is caulked to the metal case, is mounted so that it only conducts heat to the
body, the temperature around the thermal pellet can be always higher than the other places in the metal
case, which can cause the SEFUSE to early open. Be sure to connect the lead A, the resin-sealed side, to
the heat source.
Mounting the SEFUSE so that the temperature of the lead A is always lower than that of the lead B can also
cause the SEFUSE to early open.
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Make designs so that the temperature of the body of the thermal cutoff does not exceed the
temperatures shown in Table 1.
If, the temperature is exceeded on a regular basis, the thermal cutoff may start operating only at temperature lower than
the normal operating temperature. Malfunctions may also occur. Even if the thermal cutoff's operating temperature is
exceeded, it may malfunction.
Table 1
SM Type
SF Type
Body
Temperature
Type
SM072A
52C
SF 70E,K,Y
50C
SM082A, B
62C
SF 76E,K,Y
56C
SM092A, B
72C
SF 91E,K,Y
71C
SM095A, B, G
75C
SF 96E,K,Y
76C
SM110A, B, G
90C
SF113E, Y
90C
99C
Type
Body
Temperature
SM125A, B
106C
SF119E,K,Y
SM126A, B, G
106C
SF129E,Y
109C
SM130A, B, G
110C
SF139E,Y
119C
SM134A, B, G
114C
SF152E,Y
132C
SM137A, B, G
117C
SF169E,Y
140C
SM146A, B, G
126C
SF184E,Y
140C
SM150A, B
126C
SF188E,K,Y
140C
SM164A
140C
SF214E,K,Y
140C
SM182A
140C
SF226E, Y
140C
SF240E, Y
140C
The body temperature of the thermal cutoff becomes higher as current passes through.
The body temperature of the thermal cutoff becomes higher as current passes through and might rise higher than the
ambient operating temperature (see test data). The temperature may rise even higher depending on the mounting method
and other conditions. Therefore, after mounting the thermal cutoff under the same conditions you would use for the actual
application, work the final product and measure the body temperature of the thermal cutoff.
Use the thermal cutoff with a voltage and current level lower than the rated level.
If the thermal cutoff is used with a voltage or current level higher than the rated level, contacts may melt in the SF type,
causing the fuse to malfunction. In the SM type, the body of the thermal cutoff may be destroyed.
Do not use the thermal cutoff in water, organic solvents or other liquids, or environments containing
sulfurous acid gas, nitrous acid gas, or high humidity.
Doing so will cause deterioration of the sealing resin, the thermal cutoff may operate at lower than operating temperature,
or any other malfunctions may occur. Also, the thermal cutoff may not operate even if its operating temperature is
exceeded.
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Cautions
SEFUSE
SEFUSE
Secured
Secured
The tensile strength applied to the lead wire should be 5 kg or less for the SF type, and 1 kg or less for the SM type.
The strength applied to the body of the thermal cutoff should be 10 kg or less for the SF type, and 5 kg or less for the SM
type.
In the case of an SF type, deformation of the case may change the location of the sliding contact during operation and
may cause the thermal cutoff to operate only at temperatures lower than the normal operating temperature range. The
thermal cutoff also may not operate even if the thermal cutoff's operating temperature is exceeded.
SF (10kgf)
SM (5kgf)
0.8 steel wire
Mounting
SEFUSE can be mounted by soldering, caulking, or welding.
The connecting position at the lead of resin-sealed side should be 5 mm or more from the body of the thermal cutoff.
SF Type
SM Type
connecting
position
5 mm or more
connecting
position
5 mm or more
5 mm or more
If soldering, note that the thermal cutoff may not function because of excessive solder temperature.
To prevent such malfunctions, for example, holding the lead near the case by a tool is effective for allowing the heat to
escape, and the soldering should be done in short interval.
Another effective method is to use a lower solder temperature and to solder at a location that is distant from the case.
If caulking or welding, be careful to keep the resistance value of the connecting section low.
If the connecting section has a high resistance value, the passing current may generate an abnormally high temperature
that will cause the thermal cutoff to operate (break the circuit).
After mounting the thermal cutoff, be careful not to apply force that may pull, push or twist the lead wires.
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If using a SF type thermal cutoff, be sure not to make the lead on the resin-sealed side touch the case. This would cause
the current to flow from the lead on the resin-sealed side to the opposite lead so that the thermal cutoff cannot break the
circuit.
Note that the body of the SF type is the same in potential as the circuit. Therefore, it must be electrically isolated from the
other metallic part.
Storage
The body and lead A of SF type, and the leads of SM092A, SM164A, SM182A and SM092B are silver-plated. Therefore,
these parts may discolor because of sulfuration. In the case, the marking of the body will become difficult to discriminate or
the solder-ability of lead will decline. To avoid this, the SEFUSE should not keep around materials (such as cardboard or
rubber, etc.) which generate sulfurous acid gas.
When the SEFUSE have to be storaged in a cardboard box, the SEFUSE's packs should be put into other bags (such as
polyethylene) and make sure the packs seal.
Recommendation
We recommend the following tests on the receiving of the SEFUSE and after mounting it, as it may
have a mechanical load or thermal influence under transportation or when being mounted.
1) Appearance check
2) Resistance check (comparing before with after), or conductive check
3) X-ray inspection
4) Operation check for sampling
Be careful when mounting the thermal cutoff because external force, heat, or a harmful atmosphere (containing excessive
humidity or sulfurous acid gas) may damage the characteristics of the thermal cutoff. If applicable, it is recommended to
warn general consumers who are not aware of the usage cautions for the thermal cutoff not to mount, remove or replace
the thermal cutoff through a note to this effect in the user's manual and other related material.
If you desire any clarifications or explanations regarding these cautions, please contact us.
The values contained in this document were obtained under certain testing conditions by us.
They are not guaranteed and are for reference only.
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The information herein is based on the documents as of January 2006, and is subject to change without notice.
Therefore it is recommended to refer to latest individual information such as drawing for mass production designing.
It is prohibited to reprint or copy the contents herein without written agreement of NEC SCHOTT Components
Corporation.
If problems relevant to the industrial property right of third parties occur by using the products, we would not assume
any responsibility for matters other than ones directly related to the manufacturing process, which please note.
Although we have been making continuous efforts to improve the quality and reliability of our products, the possibility
of defects cannot be eliminated entirely. Therefore when using our electronic component products, please make sure
to consider safety measures in its design, such as redundancy, fire containment and malfunction prevention against
physical injuries, fire disasters and social damages in consideration of the said defect occurrences.
Our products are classified into 2 quality grades: "Standard" and "Special". The recommended applications of the
products according to its quality level are indicated below. If you intend to use our products for applications other than
"Standard" level, please make sure to consult with our sales representative in advance.
"Standard"
Computers, office equipment, communication equipment, measuring equipment, audio & visual equipment, home
electric appliances, machine tools, personal electric equipment and industrial robots. etc.
"Special"
Transportation equipment (automobiles, trains, ships and others), aircrafts, aerospace equipment, medical equipment
for life support. etc.
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