{"product_id":"amerex-fusible-link-k-style-360-f-single-item-12328","title":"Amerex Fusible Link K-Style, 360° F, Single Item - 12328","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eAmerex 360°F K-Style Fusible Link | Part No. 12328-P001 | KP Series\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-section {\n    max-width: 100%;\n    margin: 2rem 0;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n  .accordion-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n  }\n  .accordion-header {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    padding: 2rem 0;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    background: none;\n    border: none;\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: left;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n  .accordion-header:hover,\n  .accordion-header:focus {\n    color: #333;\n    background: none;\n    outline: none;\n  }\n  .accordion-title {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n  .accordion-icon {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {\n    transform: rotate(180deg);\n  }\n  .accordion-content {\n    max-height: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content {\n    max-height: none;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner {\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    color: #555;\n    padding-bottom: 2rem;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner p {\n    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner ul {\n    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;\n    padding-left: 2rem;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner h3 {\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem 0;\n  }\n  .specs-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n  }\n  .specs-table th,\n  .specs-table td {\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n  .specs-table th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 1: Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Amerex 360°F K-Style Fusible Link (12328-P001) is a precision-tuned mechanical detector designed for high-output culinary stations. While higher-rated links handle the radiant intensity of broilers, the 360°F fusible link is the industry standard for high-volume deep fryer batteries and heavy-duty griddles. As a primary component for the Amerex KP system, it utilizes a eutectic alloy bond that maintains absolute structural integrity until the 360°F (182°C) threshold is breached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOperating within a mechanical load range of 3 to 50 lbs, this link ensures fire suppression is only unleashed during a genuine thermal emergency. Its corrosion-resistant metallurgy is built to survive the grease-loading buildup and high humidity of commercial plenums without losing sensitivity. Because it relies on a tension-release principle, it provides a fail-safe detection method even during power failures, keeping facilities UL 300 compliant while preventing costly nuisance trip interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 2: Technical Specifications --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n          \u003cthead\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/thead\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eAmerex Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e12328-P001\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eTemperature Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e360°F (182°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eMax Ambient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e290°F (143°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eLoad Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e3 lbs to 50 lbs (1.4 to 22.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eGlobe Type K (K-Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Metallurgy\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eAmerex KP, Amerex IS Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eUL Listed, ULC Listed, FM Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 3: Installation \u0026 Compliance --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 12328-P001 must be installed by a certified fire suppression technician in accordance with NFPA 17A and NFPA 96. The 360°F rating is appropriate for mounting locations over high-volume deep fryer batteries and heavy-duty griddles where peak ambient temperatures approach but do not regularly exceed the 290°F max ambient limit. Technicians must verify the detection cable tension falls within the 3 to 50 lb load range; over-tensioning can physically deform the link struts, while under-tensioning can prevent a clean snap-action release when the alloy melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePer NFPA 96, all fusible links must be replaced every 6 months regardless of visible condition. The eutectic alloy bond is subject to solder creep under persistent heat near the max ambient limit, and a fatigued link can produce a false discharge without visible warning signs. Cleaning a link is not an acceptable substitute for replacement. The link temperature must also be verified during every service visit to ensure a lower-rated link has not been accidentally installed in a high-heat zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 4: FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhen should I choose the 360°F link over a 280°F or 450°F model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 360°F link is the ideal choice for appliances that generate high ambient heat but lack the open-flame intensity of a broiler. If a 280°F link is suffering from nuisance trips during peak rushes, but a 450°F link would be too slow to react to a grease flare-up, the 12328-P001 provides the exact thermal buffer required for operational continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eHow does solder creep specifically impact this rating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBecause this link is often placed in plenums with persistent heat near the 290°F max ambient limit, the solder is under constant stress. Over time, the bond can microscopically shift, a process called creep. This is why the 6-month replacement mandate is non-negotiable; a fatigued link can produce a false discharge without any visible warning signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eCan this link be used in 1\/16\" stainless steel cable systems from other brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. 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