Fuses are an indispensable component in electronic equipment and circuit protection. Among them, glass fuses and ceramic fuses, as two common types of fuses, each have unique characteristics and application scenarios. Next, let’s understand the difference between the two.

Material and appearance:

Glass fuses, whose body is made of glass, have a transparent or translucent appearance, making it easy to observe the state of the fuse. Ceramic fuses, on the other hand, are made of ceramic material, usually white or gray in appearance, with higher electrical strength and heat resistance.

Characteristics and Performance:

Glass fuses are relatively poor in explosion-proof performance and are susceptible to rupture by external shock or vibration. Ceramic fuses, on the other hand, have higher explosion-proof performance and can withstand greater shock and vibration. In addition, ceramic fuses have good insulation properties, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and high mechanical strength.

Application Scenario:

Since glass fuses are easy to observe, they are widely used in some occasions where real-time monitoring of fuse status is required, such as automobile circuits and household appliances. Ceramic fuses, on the other hand, are more often used in applications that require high explosion-proof performance, such as power equipment and communication equipment.

Despite the differences between glass tube fuses and ceramic tube fuses in terms of material, characteristics and application scenarios, there is still some substitutability between them in some cases.