TCO, Thermal Cut-offs - Axial Lead Types

NTE8065 thru NTE8242
Thermal Cutoff
(Thermal Fuse)
Description:
Twenty One Thermal Cut−offs (also known as Thermal Fuses) are now included in the NTE product line. They are miniature, NON−RESETTABLE temperature sensitive devices designed to prevent appliances and electronic equipment from
overheating. NTE thermal cutoffs are UL and CSA listed.
Literally thousands of different applications have been devised for thermal−cutoffs, thus providing a large replacement
market. Such applications include:
 Hair Dryers
 Refrigerators
 Battery Chargers
 Irons
 Hot Plates
 Glue Guns
 Electric Motors
 Window Fans
 Coffee Makers
 Microwave Ovens
 Popcorn Poppers
 Dishwashers
 Toasters
 UPS
 And hundreds of others
The TCO (Thermal Cut−Off) responds to temperature by interrupting an electrical circuit when the operating and/or environmental temperature exceeds the thermal rating of the device. This is accomplished when the internal organic pellet
experiences a phase change, allowing the spring activated contacts to permanently open the circuit.
NTE
Type No.
8065
8070
8076
8081
8085
8090
8096
8098
8103
8108
8115
Diag.
No.
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
Electrical Rating
Volts
120/250 VAC
240 VAC
277 VAC
Functioning
Temperature
C
66
72
77
84
87
93
98
100
104
109
117
F
151
162
171
184
189
200
209
212
220
228
243
Holding
Temperature
C
42
50
−
60
−
−
76
−
80
88
−
Interrupting
15A
25A RES
20A RES
F
108
122
−
140
−
−
169
−
176
190
−
Maximum
Temperature
C
130
115
−
125
−
−
140
−
150
140
−
F
266
239
−
257
−
−
284
−
302
284
−
Continuous
10A
16.7 RES
15A RES
NTE
Type No.
8118
8125
8139
8149
8167
8181
8182
8213
8226
8242
Diag.
No.
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
193
Electrical Rating
Volts
120−277 VAC
180 VAC
Functioning
Temperature
C
121
128
141
152
170
184
192
216
228
240
F
250
263
286
306
338
364
378
421
443
464
Holding
Temperature
C
94
106
117
128
146
160
162
191
−
200
Interrupting
125VA Pilot Duty
3A Motor Rating
F
201
223
243
262
295
320
324
376
−
392
Maximum
Temperature
C
170
155
171
176
300
300
290
241
−
290
F
338
311
340
349
572
572
554
466
−
554
Continuous
Diagram 193
FEATURES:
 Maximum Current Rating: 15 Amps
 Typical Opening Temperature Tolerance: +0C, −5C
3.220 (81.78) Max
 18 Gauge Solid Copper Wire
 Full 1 1/3 ” leads to fit all replacement configurations
1.380 (35.0)
.457 (11.6) Max
1.383 (35.1) **
Case End
Epoxy End
 All types meet the requirements of Underwriters
Laboratories Specifications, CSA, and VDE.
 Each device comes packaged with 2 crimp splices for
solderless connection.
NOTE: Tin plated lead
NOTE: Silver plated lead
S UL File No. E212625
S UL File No. E126429
.160 (4.1) Dia.
S UL File No. E117626 (Guide # XCMQ2)
S C−UL File No. E117626 (Guide # XCMQ8)
** Some devices may have a lead length of .660 (12.8)
S CSA File No. LR43279
S VDE File No. 115369
Note 1: Temperature sensitive devices. Do not store above +48C (+120F).
Note 2: Color Band does not denote temperature group.
Note 3: The electrical resistance of the NTE series thermal cut−off is comparable to that found in an equal length of 18 gauge solid copper wire. With
proper air flow, heat generation below 15 Amps is minimal, above 15Amps the upper limit on the currentcapacity will depend on the environment
for each specific application.
Note 4: A general rule of thumb for continuous operating temperature for thermal cut−offs is 30C less than the Maximum Opening Temperature.
Rev. 5−16