Description
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GENERAL INFORMATION Bimetallic thermal protectors are constructed to protect electrical equipment against sudden and abnormal temperature rises. Their operation is mainly based on the expansion and contraction of the sensing element contained within the housing (bimetallic foil). As the temperature rises, the surface of the foil with the greater coefficient of expansion begins to lengthen: however, the natural extension of the foil is obstructed by the part of the foil with the lower coefficient of expansion. The two surfaces therefore begin to contract, until the more sensitive part flexes the less sensitive one.
OPENING CONTACTS At this instant, the sensing element quickly flexes (quick release), opening the contact and interrupting the power supply.
RESTORATION OF CONTACT When the temperature conditions prior to the danger threshold have been restored, the protector, using the same principles as above, but in reverse order, closes the contact again, allowing the circuit to be energized.
NO CONTACTS (Normally Open) In normally open contact applications, the process is reversed.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Electric motors, transformers, coils, audio-video amplifiers, household appliances, electronic boards (hard terminals), electrical equipment in general.
