The McMaster-Carr ceramic tube fuse is fast-acting with a high interrupting rating, designed to safeguard electrical circuits. It has a ceramic body, nickel-plated brass caps, and is available in 32V to 600V ratings. Sizes range from 1.25" to 4" in length and 0.25" in diameter, handling 0.5A to 30A. With an interrupting capacity of up to 200kA at 500V, it offers excellent heat dissipation and thermal shock resistance. It meets UL and CSA standards and is ideal for protecting power supplies, battery chargers, and inverters.