JKS-500 - 500 Amp Fuse

JKS-500 - 500 Amp Fuse

When you're dealing with a 500-amp fuse, several specifications must match before you can call it a match. The Eaton Bussmann series JKS-500 is a 500A, 600V Class J fuse with a manufacturer-specified 200 kAIC interrupting rating at 600VAC. For maintenance and replacement applications that require these electrical and physical characteristics, this is a straightforward component with the documented details you need to make an informed compatibility check. It's built to last, while the exact catalog number, ratings, connection style, and dimensions give you practical reference points before installation.

Key Features and Benefits

• 500A amperage rating: Clearly identified for electrical equipment requiring a 500-amp Class J fuse.
• 600V rating: Provides a specific voltage value to compare with the intended application's requirements.
• Class J fuse: The defined Class J configuration helps narrow selection when servicing equipment that calls for this fuse class.
• Single-element design: The manufacturer identifies the JKS-500 as a one-element fuse.
• Non-indicating configuration: Both the fuse-indicator and special-feature specifications identify this model as non-indicating.

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: Eaton Bussmann series JKS fuse
  
• Catalog Number: JKS-500
  
• Product Type: Fuse
  
• Amperage Rating: 500A
  
• Voltage Rating: 600V
  
• Fuse Class: Class J
  
• Interrupting Rating: 200 kAIC at 600VAC
  
• Number of Elements: 1
  
• Connection: Bolted blade end x bolted blade end
  
• Fuse Indicator: Non-indicating
  
• Special Features: Non-indicating
  
• Product Length/Depth: 8 in
  
• Product Height: 2.5 in
  
• Product Width: 2.5 in
  
• Product Weight: 3.25 lb
  
• UPC: 051712635004
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The supplied manufacturer specifications identify the JKS-500 as RoHS Compliant. The supplied information did not include CE, UL, CSA, REACH, or other certification or compliance designations for this exact catalog number.

Where It Works Best

The Eaton Bussmann JKS-500 is best suited to compatible electrical equipment that specifically requires a 500A, 600V Class J fuse rated at 200 kAIC at 600VAC. Its bolted blade-to-bolted blade connection, single-element construction, non-indicating configuration, and 8 x 2.5 x 2.5-inch dimensions let you evaluate both electrical requirements and physical fit before placing the fuse into service.