Automotive circuit protection

Automotive Fuses & Holders

Blade fuses, distribution boxes and 12V/24V holders — engineered, moulded and tested in our own factory, then shipped to buyers in 36+ countries.

  • Manufacturer-direct — no trading-company markup
  • Built to ISO 8820 and SAE blade-fuse standards
  • Custom housings, ratings and branding to your drawing
  • Samples in days, not weeks

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2000 Manufacturing since
36+ Countries served
13,000 m² Own production floor
100% Batch-inspected before shipping

Specifications & standards

Built and tested to standard

The headline ratings and the standards we build to. Full datasheets — with tolerances, time-current curves and dimensions — are available on request.

Key specifications Typical range
Current rating1 – 100 A
Voltage rating32 V / 58 V DC
StandardsISO 8820 · SAE J1284
Operating temp.−40 °C to +125 °C
Body optionsMicro · Mini · ATO/ATC · Maxi
MarkingColour-coded + laser-marked rating

Standards & approvals

  • ISO 8820 Road-vehicle fuse-links — dimensions and performance
  • SAE J1284 Blade-type electric fuses — colour code & ratings
  • UL 248-14 Supplemental fuses, where applicable

Not sure which body style or rating a circuit needs? Match the fuse to the wire's continuous current, never the load's peak, and leave headroom for inrush.

Read the fuse sizing guide

Automotive fuses are the simplest safety device in a vehicle and the least forgiving when they’re wrong: an under-rated part nuisance-trips, an over-rated one lets a harness overheat. Tenso has manufactured blade fuses, fuse boxes and holders since 2000, and the whole point of buying from the factory is that the rating printed on the part is the rating you actually get.

A complete automotive protection range from one supplier

Our automotive line covers the three things a vehicle circuit needs — the fuse, somewhere to hold it, and somewhere to distribute it. Blade fuses span the ATO/ATC, Mini, Low-Profile Mini, Micro and Maxi standards from 1 to 100 amps at 32 or 58 volts; holders come in in-line and panel-mount forms for both blade and glass fuses; and fuse boxes range from simple two-way blocks to sealed, IP-rated distribution panels for harness assembly. Sourcing them together means one supplier, one set of documents and parts that are designed to fit each other.

Built and proven to automotive standards

Every blade fuse is built to the dimensions and performance defined by ISO 8820, with the SAE J1284 colour-code amp system. Beyond the standards, each production batch is checked in-house for rating accuracy, contact resistance and continuity before it leaves the floor — because the cost of a fuse that fails in the field is never the cost of the fuse.

If you’re moving away from another brand, send us the reference part number: most common Mini, ATO/ATC and Maxi parts have a direct Tenso equivalent, and we’ll confirm it with a quote.

Why source from Tenso

You're buying from the factory

No trading-company markup and no telephone game with a sub-supplier — design, tooling, production and QC all sit under one roof.

01

We make the part

Own tooling, mould shop, stamping and assembly under one roof — so tolerances and lead times stay ours to control, not a supplier's.

02

Inspected, every batch

In-house QC checks rating, contact resistance and continuity on production batches before anything ships.

03

Custom without the friction

New housing, special rating, your logo or part number — running our own moulds means we move from sample to volume without outsourcing.

04

Stocked standards, fast

Common blade ratings and holders are kept in production rotation, so repeat orders don't restart the clock.

Applications

Where these parts go to work

Automotive OEM & Tier-1

Harness and module protection

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Commercial & off-highway

12V/24V systems, heavy plant

EV & charging

Low-voltage auxiliary circuits

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Aftermarket & 4x4

Auxiliary lighting, winches, audio

Certified

Compliance you can hand to your QA team

Built to the standards your market and your auditors expect — with certificates and declarations available on request.

CE

Conformity for the European market across applicable product lines.

UL

UL recognition/listing on qualifying fuse and holder ranges.

RoHS

Restricted-substance compliance for electronics supply chains.

REACH

Substance-of-concern declarations available on request.

Cross-reference

Switching from another brand?

Already specifying another brand? Send us the part number and we'll confirm the Tenso equivalent and a quote.

TypeCommon referenceTenso equivalentRating
Mini bladeLittelfuse MINI®TS-MIN series2–30 A · 32 V
ATO/ATC bladeBussmann ATCTS-ATC series1–40 A · 32 V
Maxi bladeMaxi 32VTS-MAX series20–100 A · 32 V

How to order

From enquiry to delivery

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Send your part, drawing or a description of the circuit. We confirm fit and feasibility — usually same day.

  2. 02

    Samples

    Approve free or low-cost samples against your spec before committing to a run.

  3. 03

    Quote & terms

    You receive pricing, MOQ, lead time and Incoterms in one clear quote.

  4. 04

    Production

    Tooling, moulding, stamping and assembly run in-house to your approved sample.

  5. 05

    QC & shipping

    Every batch is inspected, then packed and shipped with documentation to your port.

Proof

Trusted by buyers in 36+ countries

Harness Co.AutoParts Intl.EV SystemsMarine Power

Samples matched the datasheet exactly and the first 50k run shipped on time. They handled a custom rating most suppliers wouldn't touch.

Procurement Lead · EU harness manufacturer

Dealing directly with the factory cut a week off every reorder and the QC paperwork made our audit painless.

Sourcing Manager · Automotive distributor

Request a quote

Tell us what you need protected.

Send a part number, a drawing, or a description of the circuit. We confirm fit and pricing within one business day.

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FAQ

Automotive circuit protection — questions buyers ask

Do you sell direct to overseas buyers, or only through distributors?

Both. As the manufacturer we ship directly to OEMs, harness builders and distributors in 36+ countries, and we also support distributor and private-label arrangements.

What is your minimum order quantity?

MOQ depends on the product and whether it's a standard or custom part. Standard blade fuses and holders have low MOQs; custom housings are quoted per project. Ask us for the exact figure for your part.

Can you build to our drawing or brand?

Yes. We run our own tooling and mould shop, so custom housings, ratings, colours, laser-marking and your part number or logo are all possible.

Which certifications do your automotive fuses carry?

Qualifying ranges hold CE, UL, RoHS and REACH compliance. Certificates are downloadable, and we issue product-specific declarations on request.

How fast can I get samples?

Samples of standard parts usually ship within a few days. Custom parts depend on tooling but we'll give you a firm timeline with the quote.