Fuse with fuse link coating

DETAILED DESCRIPTION In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a fuse includes an arc energy absorbing coating to reduce arc energy during a short-circuit and/or a full voltage overload current interrupt.
The fuse includes end conductor elements, and at least one fuse element secured between and making electrical contact with the end conductor elements.
An elongate fuse housing, having a passageway extending longitudinally through the housing, extends between the end conductor elements.
The fuse element extends through the housing passageway.
The fuse includes an arc energy absorbing coating which at least partially coats each end portion of the fuse element.
Prior to assembly of the fuse, an arc energy absorbing coating is applied to the end portions of the fuse element.
The fuse element is mechanically and electrically attached to the end conductor elements, typically by soldering, welding or brazing.
The end conductor elements are positioned over the ends of the housing and crimped into receiving grooves in the fuse housing.
The housing passageway is filled with a filler material, typically prior to positioning the second end conductor element at the end of the housing.
The above described fuse provides arc quenching capabilities during a short-circuit and/or a full voltage overload current interrupt event.
The fuse also reduces arc energy during a short-circuit and/or a full voltage overload current interrupt event.