7AM Series Thermal Protectors Bi-metal Protector

The 7AM thermal protector prevents overheating in a variety of consumer, industrial and commercial products. It is a miniature, snap-acting, thermally operated device that is a proven performer in protection technology. We can provide these units with a variety of leads, terminations and insulating sleeves to meet specific require- ments.

How the 7AM protects against overheating

Current flows through your lead connection into the can crimp terminal, through the can member, bimetal disc, and mating contacts. The current completes its path by exiting through the plate member and the integral plate crimp terminal to your lead connection.

As the temperature rises, the heat is transferred to the bimetal disc. The disc then snaps open at the factory-calibrated opening temperature, thus breaking the current path.

The bimetal disc snaps closed when the reset temperature level is achieved.

7AM Thermal Protector Applications

Fluorescent lighting ballasts

Transformers

HID ballasts

Vacuum cleaners

Recessed lighting fixtures

Automotive accessory motors, solenoids

PC boards

Battery packs

Battery chargers

Permanent split capacitor motors

Shaded pole motors

7AM Thermal Protector Features

Miniature size

Individually temperature calibrated and checked

Positive make and break

Current rating up to 22 Amps

Reliable temperature performance over life of protector

Customized Thermal Protector :

1. Customized lead wire: Customized wire material, length and color according to customer needs

2. Customized metal shell: Customize different material shells according to customer needs, including plastic shells, iron shells, stainless steel shells, and other metal shells.

3. Customized heat shrinkable sleeve: Customize different high temperature resistant polyester heat shrinkable sleeves according to customer needs