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FIRE DETECTION FUSIBLE LINKS A fusible link is a mechanical part that breaks at a preset temperature, they are used in fire detection system to open or close door, dampers, vents etc..., if ambient temperature rise upon a certain value.

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JPC sas, 2 voie Gallo Romaine, ZAC de la Bonne Rencontre, 77860 Quincy Voisins, France Tel: +33(0)1 60046644 Fax: +33(0)1 60048444 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.jpcfrance.fr Because of permanent improvement of our products, drawings, descriptions, features used on these data sheets are for guidance only and can be modified without prior advice fuses and sprinkler heads. fuses andsprinkler heads. Manufacturerstherefore solder, alloy fusible inventedthe stresspermanentde-multiplied on reduceappearedthe to soon mechanism and breaks. and slowly slides it point, melting its constraint,nearpermanent a to subjected when important, is alloy the strengthof mechanical the Although phenomena. creep alloys fusible the of becausestress, permanent under links on appeared quickly very tripping false of C, but Problems ° 70-74 between melting % Cadmium, 10 tin, 13% ductile),and Guthrie’s lead, alloy has47.4%bismuth, 19.4%lead, 20%tin, and13.2% cadmium. 27% Bismuth, (50% alloy Lipowitz’s invented were time same the At plugs intheUnited States and most ofother countries; inEnglanditis155°F(68°C). bismuth, 27.6% lead, 13.3% tin and 10% cadmium, melting at 70°C ,and this point was adoptive as the operating temperature ofsprinkler 50% contains It plugs. sprinkler automatic for used metal first the was and 1860 Wood’spatented in Wood’salloy,was metal,or fusible fusible links. detection fire current all of development the to rise sprinklers) gave or (alarm 1890 and 1860 between systems detection fire of need The In many fusiblealloys, asmallamount ofIndiumlowers the meltingpoint ofabout19°C for 1% Bismuth, 51%indium, tin16.5%, fuses at 62°C) alloy (32.5% points: Field possible melting further it the to productionreduce made its 1867 of in beginning the discoveryand The Indium of high pressure boilers (over 2kg /cm²),oneat 10°C, theotherat 20°Cbelow themaximum limitofthe boiler. 30 yearslater to discoverlower melting temperature alloys. The 28October theuseoftwo 1823aimposed ofdifferent plugs fusible on sizes than allowed, alloys more tin and lead bismuth, to cadmium of addition The first produce cadmium. the wasto Stromeyer1817 Friedrich in safety valves, to applyafusiblecap onthe boiler, melting at a temperature lower thanthe maximum allowed steam temperature. to addition in engines, steam manufacturersof obliged decree governement a 1813, 29, October mandatory: became quickly plugs Fusible • Malotte’s metal, melting astatine 203°F(95°C), has46%bismuth, 20lead, and34tin. • Homberg’s alloy, melting at 121°C, contains 3partslead, 3tin, and3bismuth. • Lichtenberg’s alloy, melting at 92°C, contains 50%bismuth, 30%lead, and20%tin. • Newton’s alloy (50%bismuth, 31%lead and19%tin, withamelting point at95°C). • Rose’s alloy (50%bismuth, 25-28%lead and22-25%tin, withameltingpoint between 94°Cand98°C), Ternary alloys ofbismuth, tinandlead,alloys took thename oftheirinventors: temperature became too high. To overcome the frequent explosions occuring in early steam engines, the fusing plugs were invented, opening a safety valve when the steam boilers. But quickly, due to the development of steam boilers and steam engines, a new application was the found was as thelead ultimate of safety device in steam five parts and ofbismuth manufacturing ofstereotype printing parts plates. eight of tin, parts of three °, made 98 at melting alloy these of one of application first The for thissystem was reported andare known collectively as“D’Arcet’s Alloys” bismuth and tin, which had the characteristic of melting lead, at theof alloy waterfusible boilinga temperature.on experiences his A setof report of a moreSciences thanRoyalof Academy tenthe compositionalto provided Arcet variations Jean chemist French the 1775, In the Elder(1736-1771), andare commonly referred to as “Rose’s Metal,” pharmacist, German the by Valentin 1772 werecomposition Rose in alloys of posthumously varying reported Bi/Pb/Sn melting low of set A completing his research onthemetal. before However, died lead. he with confused previously Bismuth, discovered Jeune Le Geoffroy Claude scientist French the 1753, In The first set oflow temperature melting alloys was reported by Isaac Newton in1701 for use as temperature standards. location, and limit theirmass,because theirbreaking time is proportional totheirmass. Fire detection fusiblelinks are intended to react quickly in case of fast temperature rise, so it is important to place them in an appropriate after resealing avoid to breaking. parts two the of separation positive a provide to intended ramps or bumping include models link fusible Some during the annual maintenance. Please observe thelocal regulations. links fusible the changing recommend countries some parts, metal oxidation of or creep to due opening accidental of Torisk the reduce This approach issimilarto that ofTCO (Electrical thermal fuses). permissible continuous temperature (Tc) andthemaximum loadbelow the Tf value which they may besubjected to. temperature melting nominal the provide, besides maximum why the we is (Tm), This takegenerallydrift. not creepingdo into account the and disparateare they but standards, issued have countries Some ! 80°C reach can country tropical a of dock a on sunlight direct in stored container alloy.a the overheatthat Rememberto not order in takenaccountinto be storagealso mustand transport during stress Thermal The mechanical and thermal stresses to which they are subjected in normal use should be properly analyzed so as not to reach As they donotrely onexternalthe energy to operate,creep these mechanicalzone. fusiblelinks, when properly sized andinstalled, are reliable andsafe. are concerned withtheuse ofheavy metals in fire safety fuses, please contact us. However,fuses. temperatures. of largefew therecoverare span not a a alternatives do they If you metals, but these to alloysavoiding using Current trend to standards prohibiting heavy metals or toxic substances such as lead and cadmium are not currently applicable to mechanical some alloysof isdue to the raritycost oftheir components (Indium, Gold, Gallium) important The creeping. to resistance their for operating also temperature, their but selected for alloys fusible use to designed are links fusible detection fire JPC From that time, many andquaternaryternary alloys were discovered to span values operating values between 17°Cand330°C Historical andtechnicalintroductionoffusiblealloysfiresafety

1890 : de-multiplied fusible link assembled on a 1890 :de-multiplied fusiblelinkassembledon Tel: +33(0)1 60046644 Fax: +33(0)1 60048444 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.jpcfrance.fr JPC sas, 2voie GalloRomaine, ZAC dela Bonne Rencontre, 77860Quincy Voisins, France Fusible plugsonboilers ofsteam locomotives (1842).Cap “e” meltsand releases steam cable (Grinnel) fusible links

alloy and a leveraging effort mechanism fusible weldedtogethera parts with using head sprinkler Grinnell 1890:

1 Unless exceptionally specified by this logo , products and components in this catalogue are made by Ultimheat alliance members. 2 Unless exceptionally specified by this logo , products and components in this catalogue are made by Ultimheat alliance members. certain value. ambient temperature a the dampers, doors, if vents, valves close exceeds protectionfire and in open systemsused to areThey A fire detection fusiblelinkisa mechanical component that breaks ata preset temperature. Type 5EW 5EG 5ED 5EV 5ER 5EP 5EE 5EZ 5ES 5EL Tel: +33(0)1 60046644 Fax: +33(0)1 60048444 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.jpcfrance.fr Holes diameter Holes diameter JPC sas, 2voie GalloRomaine, ZAC dela Bonne Rencontre, 77860Quincy Voisins, France 2 clamps 4.3x2.3 (mm) 5.4 6.9 6.9 6.5 6.3 5.1 5.2 Main typesoffiredetectionfusiblelinks 5 distance (mm) Standard hole Standard hole 21.6 30.5 23.7 23.7 9.1 32 25 18 16 10 thickness (mm) Standard Standard 0.8 1.5 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.8 1.2 0.3 0 1 Average welding surface (mm²) 450 280 230 220 216 216 198 192 144 72 permanent permanent load (T

Because of permanent improvement of our products, drawings, descriptions, features used on these data sheets are for guidance only and can be modified without prior advice Because of permanent improvement of our products, drawings, descriptions, features used on these data sheets are for guidance only and can be modified without prior advice Specific testing fora combinationalloy of andfusiblelinktype ismadeon request. Some links withseparating bumps or ramps may have sligthly higher values. L= S/10, withL=maximum permanent loadinDaN at temperature T

3 Unless exceptionally specified by this logo , products and components in this catalogue are made by Ultimheat alliance members. 4 Unless exceptionally specified by this logo , products and components in this catalogue are made by Ultimheat alliance members. In some specific applications, because there is no existing eutectic nothe existing alloyeutectic temperature there applications, is for because availablespecific some a In by requested customer, when they are usedinfusible links there isnoaccuracy inthe breaking temperature. and range, melting a plastic exhibiting temperatures, different at solidify components its solidifies, alloy non-eutectic a When temperature (solidus)are thesame, withoutplastic melting range. Alloys used in fusible links in our standard temperature ranges are eutectic, and their melting temperature (liquidus) and freezing A eutectic alloy solidifies atasingle, sharp temperature andwhen it melts itdoesso atasingle temperature This composition isknown asthe eutectic compositionandthe temperature is known asthe eutectic temperature. than any other composition madeupofthesameingredients. temperature a lower at solidifies that composition chemical single a has that elements chemical of mixture a is alloy eutectic A * on request (depending onthespecifications ofthe country ofuse) Development: Welding: Upon request, they can be madeofcopper orsteel, withplating (tinorzinc) Fuses frame material: Tf value isprinted onthefusiblelink temperature must notbelower thanTf-10°C orabove Tf. strength equal to 1/10 of its nominal value, when temperature rises at a speed of 0.5 to 1°C / min (1 to 2°F/min). The opening Tf (Rated functioning temperature): (Tc-11°F) for aperiod of168hours undernominalstrength Tctemperature):(Holding link type. or name (JPC, JPCI, Ultimheat). A color code spot can be added on request, for customer using various temperatures of the same manufacturer’s logo in °C, Tf temperature functioning date, manufacturing rated coded with identified usually are links Fusible we are thenobliged to use noneutectic alloys. Inthis case we cannot guarantee the breaking temperature accuracy Available temperatures usingalloys withoutleadorcadmium: 60, 72, 79, 139°C(Ternary alloys ofBismuth, Indium andtin. Most ofthesealloy use leadandcadmium .Many othertemperatures are available, consult ourengineering department Tc(°C) Tf(°C) Tc(°F) Tf(°F) thewelds are performed by inductioninorder to ensure complete meltingofthealloy between the metal parts On request, we produce OEMde-multiplied actuating mechanisms, to reduce constraints onthe fusible links 115 77 25 47 we carry all models according to customers drawings and achievable quality control specifications are available 104 150 40 65 Tel: +33(0)1 60046644 Fax: +33(0)1 60048444 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.jpcfrance.fr Unless otherwise specified, the fuses are Unless otherwise madeofbrass plating. without JPC sas, 2voie GalloRomaine, ZAC dela Bonne Rencontre, 77860Quincy Voisins, France 108 155 the fusible link must not open or be destroyed when subjected to a temperatureTc-6toa todestroyedequal subjected be when or °C open not must link fusible the 42 68 De-multiplied fusiblelinkmechanisms type55 Main typesoffiredetectionfusiblelinks consult engineering department for MOQandtechnical specs) 70-72 113 165 45 Standard functioning temperatures It is the opening temperature of the fusible link in a calibration oven, when subjected toa 151 195 66 92 References codification References codification 160 205 71 96 Eutectic alloys Eutectic alloys 171 220 103 77 201 250 120 94 230 280 110 138 293 350 145 175 * 306 360 152 182 369 430 187 221 383 440 195 227 473 540 245 280 550 620 288 327

Because of permanent improvement of our products, drawings, descriptions, features used on these data sheets are for guidance only and can be modified without prior advice Because of permanent improvement of our products, drawings, descriptions, features used on these data sheets are for guidance only and can be modified without prior advice On request, we produce OEMfusible alloy moldedpartsandthreaded caps for pressure vessels andpressure regulators Threaded cap withfusiblecore Tel: +33(0)1 60046644 Fax: +33(0)1 60048444 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.jpcfrance.fr JPC sas, 2voie GalloRomaine, ZAC dela Bonne Rencontre, 77860Quincy Voisins, France Main typesoffiredetectionfusiblelinks Type 59 Fusible alloymoldedparts,fittingsandcaps Molded fusible alloy pellet Type 58

5 Unless exceptionally specified by this logo , products and components in this catalogue are made by Ultimheat alliance members. 6 Unless exceptionally specified by this logo , products and components in this catalogue are made by Ultimheat alliance members. Alloys withoutcadmium andlead Governement decree of1813 Coded manufacturing date Claude Geoffroy leJeune Average welding surface Leveraged mechanisms Fusibles frame material Fire detection devices Bumpings andramps Annual maintenance Friedrich Stromeyer Fuse replacement Force leveraging Eutectic alloys Tel: +33(0)1 60046644 Fax: +33(0)1 60048444 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.jpcfrance.fr False tripping Fusible plugs Jean d’Arcet Description Lichtenberg Color code Homberg Dampers Creeping Lipowitz Liquidus Grinnell JPC sas, 2voie GalloRomaine, ZAC dela Bonne Rencontre, 77860Quincy Voisins, France Doors Reference 5EG 5ED 5EA 5EE 5EF 58 55 59 Alphabetical andreferencestables Page 2 3 2 2 3 5 5 4 Alphabetical table References table Reference 5EM 5EN 5EH 5ER 5EP 5ES 5EL 5EJ Page 1, 3 2, 3 1, 4 1, 4 1, 2 1 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 Maximum permissiblecontinuous temperature (Tc) Page 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 Nominal melting temperature (Tm) Reference Maximum permanent force Maximum permanent load 5EW 5EU 5EV 5EX 5EY 5ET 5EZ References codification Royal decree of1823 Shipping andstorage Ventilation outlets Quaternary alloys Steam engines Metals toxicity Reaction time Ternary alloys Steam boilers Steam boilers Molded parts Power supply Sprinklers Welding Newton Malotte Solidus Valves Wood Vents Rose Page 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 4 3, 4 2, 3 2, 3 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 2 2 2 1

Because of permanent improvement of our products, drawings, descriptions, features used on these data sheets are for guidance only and can be modified without prior advice Other products in the Ultimheat range that can be used in fire detection devices

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Positive pressure switches Differential pressure switches Thermo-velocity sensors Detect abnormal pressure value in Detect flow or no flow conditions in Detect fast temperature changes sprinkler water circuit ventilation pipes

Flow switches Ceramic connection blocks Ambient temperature sensors Detect flow in sprinkler water circuit High temperature resistant electrical Remote indication of room ambient connections temperature

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