Road vehicles — Fuse-links — Part 9: Fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K)

ISO 8820-9:2014 specifies fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K) for use in road vehicles. It establishes, for these fuse-link types, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements, and dimensions. ISO 8820-9:2014 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage of 58 V, a current rating of ≤ 30 A, and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for use in road vehicles. ISO 8820-9:2014 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820‑1 and ISO 8820‑2.

Véhicules routiers — Liaisons fusibles — Partie 9: Liaisons fusibles à languettes raccourcies (Type K)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
05-May-2014
Current Stage
9060 - Close of review
Completion Date
02-Dec-2030

Overview

ISO 8820-9:2014 - Road vehicles - Fuse-links - Part 9 specifies fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K) for use in road vehicles. The standard defines rated current classes, test procedures, performance requirements and dimensional specifications for Type K fuse-links intended for low-voltage automotive applications (rated voltage 58 V, current ≤ 30 A, breaking capacity 1 000 A). ISO 8820-9:2014 is intended to be used together with ISO 8820‑1 (definitions & general tests) and ISO 8820‑2 (user’s guide).

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and ratings
    • Applicable to Type K fuse-links: rated voltage 58 V, current rating up to 30 A, breaking capacity 1 000 A.
  • Performance and test sequences
    • Prescribes complete test sequences (clause numbering aligned with ISO 8820‑1) including dimensional checks, marking, voltage-drop, transient current cycling, operating time, current steps and breaking-capacity tests.
    • Requires visible evidence of a blown fuse element after operation.
  • Electrical limits
    • Voltage drop and connection resistance are measured across defined points; maximum voltage-drop limits depend on fuse rating (typically in the 120–250 mV range across ratings).
  • Time-current characteristics
    • Operating time and current step requirements (e.g., 1.1×, 1.35×, 1.6× rated current tests) with specified minima and maxima for fuse clearing times.
  • Breaking capacity
    • Verified at 1 000 A using specified cable sizes and a test dummy geometry defined in the standard.
  • Mechanical and environmental
    • Terminal strength tests (defined forces and maximum deformation), climatic, chemical and mechanical load conditions.
  • Marking and colour coding
    • Colour-coding by current rating is specified (examples: 10 A = red, 15 A = blue, 30 A = green) to aid identification.
  • Dimensions and designation
    • Full dimensional drawings and tolerances for Type K fuses and test fixtures. Example designation: Fuse-link ISO 8820–K–15.

Practical applications and users

Who uses ISO 8820-9:2014:

  • Automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 electrical designers selecting and specifying blade fuses for low-voltage circuits.
  • Fuse and fuse-holder manufacturers ensuring interchangeability and compliance.
  • Test laboratories validating fuse performance (voltage drop, breaking capacity, environmental robustness).
  • Quality and regulatory teams documenting component compliance for vehicle approvals.

Practical benefits:

  • Ensures consistent electrical and mechanical performance for Type K automotive fuses.
  • Supports safe overcurrent protection design for wiring harnesses and low-voltage vehicle electronics.
  • Facilitates component interchangeability and supplier qualification.

Related standards (applicable)

  • ISO 8820‑1: Definitions and general test requirements
  • ISO 8820‑2: User’s guide
  • ISO 6722‑1 / ISO 6722‑2: Road vehicle cables (reference for test conductor materials and sizes)

Keywords: ISO 8820-9:2014, Type K fuse-links, automotive fuse standards, road vehicle fuses, fuse voltage drop, breaking capacity 1000 A, fuse dimensions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 8820-9:2014 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles — Fuse-links — Part 9: Fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K)". This standard covers: ISO 8820-9:2014 specifies fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K) for use in road vehicles. It establishes, for these fuse-link types, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements, and dimensions. ISO 8820-9:2014 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage of 58 V, a current rating of ≤ 30 A, and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for use in road vehicles. ISO 8820-9:2014 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820‑1 and ISO 8820‑2.

ISO 8820-9:2014 specifies fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K) for use in road vehicles. It establishes, for these fuse-link types, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements, and dimensions. ISO 8820-9:2014 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage of 58 V, a current rating of ≤ 30 A, and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for use in road vehicles. ISO 8820-9:2014 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820‑1 and ISO 8820‑2.

ISO 8820-9:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.10 - Electrical and electronic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8820-9
First edition
2014-05-01
Road vehicles — Fuse-links —
Part 9:
Fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type
K)
Véhicules routiers — Liaisons fusibles —
Partie 9: Liaisons fusibles à languettes raccourcies (Type K)
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ISO 2014
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Marking, labelling and colour coding . 1
5 Tests and requirements . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Voltage drop and connection resistance . 4
5.3 Transient current cycling . 6
5.4 Environmental conditions . 7
5.5 Operating time-rating . 7
5.6 Current steps . 7
5.7 Breaking capacity . 7
5.8 Strength of terminals . 9
6 Dimensions .10
6.1 Basic dimensions of fuse-link .10
6.2 Designation example .11
7 Test fixture .11
Bibliography .13
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ISO 8820 consists of the following parts, under the general title Road vehicles — Fuse-links:
— Part 1: Definitions and general test requirements
— Part 2: User’s guide
— Part 3: Fuse-link’s with tabs (blade type) Type C (medium), Type E (high current) and Type F (miniature)
— Part 4: Fuse-links with female contacts (Type A) and bolt-in contacts (Type B) and their test fixtures
— Part 5: Fuse links with axial terminals (Strip fuse-links) Type SF 30 and SF 51 and test fixture
— Part 6 Single-bolt fuse-links
— Part 7: Fuse-links with tabs (Type G) with rated voltage of 450 V
— Part 8: Fuse-links with bolt-in contacts (Type H and J) with rated voltage of 450 V
— Part 9: Fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K)
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 8820-9:2014(E)
Road vehicles — Fuse-links —
Part 9:
Fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K)
1 Scope
This part of ISO 8820 specifies fuse-links with shortened tabs (Type K) for use in road vehicles. It
establishes, for these fuse-link types, the rated current, test procedures, performance requirements,
and dimensions.
This part of ISO 8820 is applicable to fuse-links with a rated voltage of 58 V, a current rating of ≤ 30 A,
and a breaking capacity of 1 000 A intended for use in road vehicles.
This part of ISO 8820 is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8820-1 and ISO 8820-2. The
numbering of clauses in this part of ISO 8820 corresponds to that of ISO 8820-1.This part of ISO 8820
includes additional or modified requirements that are intended to be applied in addition to those given
in ISO 8820-1.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendment
...

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