Excellence in Circuit Protection Component Distribution

Circuit protection refers to the measures and devices used to safeguard electrical circuits from damage caused by overcurrent, overload, or a short circuit. Its primary function is to interrupt the flow of excessive current to prevent damage to devices, prevent fire hazards, and ensure safety. Circuit protection can involve fuses, circuit breakers, surge protectors, and other protective devices.

Industrial electronic supplies are used in various industrial applications, such as:

• Manufacturing: For production line automation, quality control, and process monitoring
• Energy: For power generation, distribution, and management
• Transportation: For vehicle control systems, traffic management, and signaling
• Automation: For robotics, automated machinery, and process control
• Oil and Gas: For exploration, drilling, and refinery operations
• Aerospace and Defense: For aircraft systems, navigation, and communication

AGS Devices offers a wide range of circuit protection components for various industries.

Our offerings include:

• Circuit Breakers
• Transient Protection
• Thermal Protection
• Resettable Fuses
• Fuses
• Fuse Holders

At AGS Devices, our deep-rooted experience and steadfast commitment to the electronics field spans nearly two decades. We specialize in circuit protection components, ensuring your systems are safeguarded against electrical anomalies.

As a leading distributor of circuit protection components, we focus on enhancing your supply chain efficiency and dependability. Our team leverages the latest technology and expertise to offer top-tier components that blend quality with cost-effectiveness.

Our inventory is comprehensive, well-curated, and subject to strict quality control to ensure every piece adheres to industry norms for safety and longevity.

Choosing AGS Devices means partnering with a team that’s dedicated to facilitating your manufacturing processes seamlessly from beginning to end.

What methods are used to protect a circuit?

Circuit protection can be achieved through various methods, including:

• Fuses: These are devices that interrupt the flow of current when it exceeds a certain level, protecting against overcurrent conditions.
• Circuit Breakers: These are mechanical switching devices capable of making, carrying, and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions and also automatically interrupting overcurrent’s for protection.
• Surge Protectors: These devices protect against transient voltage spikes or surges, often caused by lightning strikes or switching events.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs): These devices protect against electric shock by interrupting a circuit if the current flowing into a circuit differs by a small amount from that returning.

• Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs): These are designed to prevent fires by detecting an unintended electrical arc and disconnecting the power before the arc starts a fire.

What causes a circuit protection device to open?

A circuit protection device opens in response to certain fault conditions to prevent damage to the electrical system or to prevent hazards such as fires or electrical shocks.

The most common reasons a circuit protection device would open are:

• Overcurrent: When current exceeds the device’s designed current rating due to overload or short circuit.
• Short circuit: When there’s a direct, low-resistance path for current that bypasses the normal load.
• Overload: When electrical devices draw more current than they are rated for over a period of time, causing excessive heat.
• Ground fault: When current takes an unintended path to the ground, a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) will open the circuit.
• Arc fault: When unintended arcing occurs, an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) opens the circuit to prevent fires.

What makes AGS Devices the best option for circuit protection components?

AGS Devices is recognized for its unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and customer support, with over twenty years of industry experience. We meticulously select, test, and authenticate each circuit protection product to ensure it meets the stringent demands of the industry.

How does AGS Devices ensure the quality of its circuit protection components?

Every circuit protection component we offer, from fuses to surge protectors, is subjected to comprehensive testing and quality assurance processes. This ensures that each item we supply operates effectively to safeguard electrical circuits and complies with industry safety standards.