Axial Lead & Cartridge Fuses
3AG > Fast Acting > 312/318 Series
Soldering Parameters -Wave Soldering
Recommended Process Parameters:
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
Wave Parameter
Lead-Free Recommendation
Preheat:
(Depends on Flux ActivationTemperature)
(Typical Industry Recommendation)
Temperature Minimum:
Temperature Maximum:
PreheatTime:
100°C
150°C
60-180 seconds
260°C Maximum
2-5 seconds
Solder PotTemperature:
Solder DwellTime:
60
Recommended Hand-Solder Yarameters:
Solder Iron Temperature: 350°C +/- 5°C
Heating Time: 5 seconds max.
40
20
0
Note: These devices are not recommended for IR or Convection Reflow process.
Time (Seconds)
Preheat Time
Dwell Time
Cooling Time
Product Characteristics
Body: Glass
Cap: Nickel–plated brass
Leads:Tin–plated Copper
MIL-STD-202, Method 211,
Test Condition A
Operating Temperature –55ºC to +125ºC
Materials
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test Condition B: (5
cycles -65°C to +125°C)
Thermal Shock
Vibration
Humidity
MIL-STD-202, Method 201
Terminal Strength
Solderability
MIL-STD-202, Method 103,
Test Condition A: High RH (95%),
and Elevated temperature (40°C) for 240 hours
MIL-STD-202 method 208
Cap1:
Brand logo, current and voltage
ratings
Product Marking
MIL-STD-202, Method 101,
Test Condition B
Cap2:
Series and agency approval
marks
Salt Spray
Dimensions
Part Numbering System
Measurements displayed in millimeters (inches)
0312 xxxx M X P
312 000 Series
(cartridge)
318 000 Series
(axial leaded)
Series
312 = Cartridge
318 = Axial Leaded
6.35 0.3
(.25")
6.985 0.3
(.275")
Amp Code
Refer to Amp Code column of
Electrical Characteristics Table
31.75 1.12
(1.25")
32.72 1.12
(1.288")
0.81 0.05(.032") ꢀor (0.062ꢁ-15ꢁ)
1.02 0.06(.0ꢂ0") ꢀor (20ꢁ-35ꢁ)
ꢁxial Lead Length:
Quantity Code
M = 1000
Standard Length:
ꢁxial Lead Material:
Tin-coated copper
38.1 3.15(1.50") TꢃY.
Packaging Code
X
= Filler
Short Lead Option:
12.7 2.0(.50") TꢃY.
Lead-free
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: GD. 12/14/20