IEEE C37.44-1962
ASA American Standard Specifications for Distribution Oil Cutouts and Fuse Links
Available Formats:
- Availability: Immediate Download
- Language: English
- License Type: Single User
- Updates: Not Included
- Availability: Request Quote
- Language: English
- License Type: Enterprise / Multi User
- Updates: Included
About This Item
C37.44-1962 is an American standard specification for distribution oil cutouts and fuse links, written for power, energy, and industry applications. It addresses the technical requirements that help define how these protective devices are built and evaluated for distribution systems. For engineers, purchasers, and maintenance teams, the standard supports clearer product selection and more consistent performance expectations in equipment used to protect medium-voltage distribution circuits.
About C37.44-1962
The purpose of C37.44-1962 is to set a common technical basis for distribution oil cutouts and fuse links. In this context, the document is relevant to device design, ratings, construction, and the performance expectations associated with protective distribution equipment. It provides a reference point for comparing products and checking conformance to a recognized specification. As a result, C37.44-1962 can help reduce ambiguity when specifying equipment for utility and industrial distribution work.
Where is C37.44-1962 used?
This standard is typically used where distribution networks rely on oil cutouts and fuse links to protect lines, transformers, and related equipment. That may include utility distribution feeders, substations, and industrial power systems that use overhead or localized distribution protection. It is especially relevant when selecting or reviewing protective devices for service continuity, fault interruption, and coordinated operation within the distribution system. C37.44-1962 offers a focused reference for those technical and procurement decisions.
Importance in practice
In practice, C37.44-1962 matters because protective devices must perform consistently under fault and service conditions. A clear specification supports safer design choices, more reliable procurement, and better alignment between expected and delivered performance. It can also help organizations compare products on a common basis and reduce risk during installation, maintenance, and replacement planning. For distribution equipment, that consistency is important to keeping outages limited and protection schemes dependable.
- Distribution oil cutouts
- Fuse link requirements
- Protection for distribution circuits
- Design and rating reference
- Utility and industrial power systems
- Publication Date: 1962
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- This Version: C37.44 (1962)
Please request information about the document. Contact Page
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Summarize with AI
Get quick summaries using your favorite AI engine.
Online Standart Disclaimer
OnlineStandart.com is an authorized reseller of international standards, operating through partnerships with authorized distributors. We do not own the copyrights or trademarks of the standards we sell, including but not limited to those of API, ASHRAE, BSI, SAE, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, ASME, ISO, and others.
All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only; their use does not imply endorsement. OnlineStandart.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by any standards development organization unless explicitly stated. The content of this document is for informational purposes only and is intended to promote our licensed reselling services.
Online Standart does not host, distribute, or link to free, unlicensed, or uncertified copies of copyrighted standards. Every document we deliver is a licensed copy obtained through authorized channels and supplied with full licensing documentation. The “Free PDF Download” option on our product pages refers to this free informational document — never to a free copy of any standard.