PEPI® Products

PEPI® products cover a wide range of thermal control solutions. All can be customized to help you cut production costs while improving performance and safety in your particular application.

Creep Action  |  Snap Action  |  Disc  |  Valstat™  |  Self-Hold  |  Thermal Fuse

Creep Action

Resistive, Inductive, Heating Pads
AMPSProductDescription
3 (120 VAC)
4 (120 VAC)
2 (120 VAC)
Models A & AACreep action thermostat/ thermal protector primarily for low current 120 VAC applications.
2 (120 VAC)
2 (120 VAC)
1 (120 VAC)
Models A1, AA1, A1R & AA1RCreep action thermostats designed for use in heating pads or electric blankets.
5 (120 VAC)
5 (120 VAC)
6 (12 VDC)
Models A2, AA2, -A2, -AA2, A2R, AA2RCreep action thermostat with highest contact rating
in the A Series. Available with or without gold diffused contacts. Multiple application uses.
8 (120 VAC)
6 (120 VAC)
Model BCreep action thermostat/ thermal protector with shunt-type bimetal design for a higher contact rating.
6 (120 VAC)
5 (120 VAC)
6 (12 VDC)
4 (24 VDC)
Model C SeriesCreep action thermostat/thermal protector with exceptionally low internal resistance. Available with or without gold plated contacts.
Multiple application uses.
2 (125 VAC)Model ECreep action thermostat with opposite end terminations for installation flexibility. Low profile designed for heating pads and electric blankets.
2.5 (120 VAC)Models G & GRCreep action thermal protector for use in 120 VAC applications. Suitable for low voltage/low current applications.
4 (120 VAC)
4 (120 VAC)
Model KCreep action thermostat/thermal protector with higher current sensitivity.
2.5 (120 VAC)Model LCreep action thermal protector with lower current sensitivity.
2.6 (120 VAC)
8 (12 VDC)
4 (24 VDC)
Models N & NRCreep action thermal protectors with exceptionally low internal resistance.
2.6 (120 VAC)
8 (12 VDC)
4 (24 VDC)
Models N-1, N-2Creep action thermal protectors with greater current sensitivity than Model N.
2.5 (120 VAC)Model RCreep action thermal protector with low current sensitivity and slow cycle rate.

Snap Action

Resistive, Inductive
Contact RatingsProductDescription
12 (120 VAC)
8 (240 VAC)
Model F SeriesSnap action thermal protector for use on 120, 240, and 277 VAC applications. Perfect for use in motors & transformers.
12 (125 VAC)
8 (250 VAC)
12 (24 VDC)
Model FC-M1DValstat Series™, ultra small snap-action thermal controls with drawn metal housing.
12 (125 VAC)
8 (250 VAC)
12 (24 VDC)
Model FC-P2DValstat Series™, ultra small snap-action thermal controls with plastic housing.
10 (125 VAC)
7 (250 VAC)
Model FC-P6DThis shunted snap action thermal control is a new addition to the Valstat™ Series of economical solutions for protection in motor, transformer, lighting and other applications.
4 (36 VDC)Model HA high-limit single operation device designed specifically for DC applications.
H-3: 10 (250 VAC)
H-3: 2 (250 VDC)
H-4: 0.5 (50 VDC)
H-5: 15 (125 VAC)
H-5: 10 (250 VAC)
Model H-3, H-4, H-5These unique devices provide ultra fast thermal response times. Can be used up to 10 amps 250 VAC loads.
15 (250 VAC)Model H-7These Snap Action Thermostats operate as a high limit, single operation (non-resettable) type control. Can be used up to 260ºC.
15 (125 VAC)
10 (250 VAC)
Model H-8The ceramic case allows them to operate at temperatures up to 280°C. Can be used up to 15 amps/125 VAC and 10 amps/250 VAC.
15 (120 VAC)
10 (240 VAC)
10 (12 VDC)
5 (24 VDC)
Model J SeriesSnap action thermal protection with exceptional versatility. For use on 120/240/277 VAC loads. Various bimetallic elements available.
5 (120 VAC)
4 (240 VAC)
Model J (A)Snap action thermostat for use on 120/240 VAC loads. Perfect for personal care appliances and other heated applications.
22 (115 VAC)
8 (250 VAC)
20 (16 VDC)
Model JC SeriesValstat Series™, economical low profile snap-action thermal control with fold over case design.
Suitable for use in 120/240 VAC Load Applications.Model JSCValstat Series™ self-hold thermal protector opens circuit, holds until power is removed, then when unit cools, resets allowing continued operation.
UL
15 amps 120 VAC
10 amps 240 VAC

IEC
13 amps 250 VAC
5 amps 250 VAC

VDE
13 (250 VAC)
5 (250 VAC)
Model J (S)Snap action, self-hold thermal protector opens circuit, holds until power is removed, then when unit cools, resets allowing continued operation.
15 (120 VAC)Model J-2Snap action single operation thermostat functions like non-resettable type control.
10 (12 VDC)
5 (24 VDC)
Models V & VASnap action thermal protector in ultra-small plastic case. Low internal resistance. Beveled edges fits neatly between battery cells in rechargeable packs.
8 (18 VDC)
3 (24 VDC)
Models VS SeriesThe Model VS Series snap action thermal protectors feature a shunted design so the bimetallic element does not carry the circuit current, enabling them to carry larger currents than the conductive Model V protectors.
20 (120 VAC)
10 (240 VAC)
50 (120 VAC)
37 (240 VAC)
Model W SeriesSnap action thermal protector with highest contact rating of any PEPI device. For use on large motors, transformers and battery chargers.
5 (250 VAC)
Model ST01 SeriesDesigned as an economical solution, especially for motor, transformer, and lighting applications up to 5 amps 250 VAC. The round, low-profile design fits neatly into small spaces.

Disc

Resistive, Inductive
Contact RatingsProductDescription
Models KO & KS
UL:
15 (120 VAC)
10 (240 VAC)

VDE:
10 (250 VAC)
16 (250 VAC)

Models CO & CS
VDE:
16 (250 VAC)
Models KO, KS, CO & CSThermostats Snap action devices with automatic reset at preset temperature.
Model KB
UL:
16 amps (250 VAC)

VDE:
10 (250 VAC)
16 (250 VAC)

Model CB
VDE:
16 (250 VAC)
16 (400 VAC)
Models KB & CBManual Reset Thermal Cut-outs Snap action devices with manual activated reset.
Model SO
UL:
16 (250 VAC)

VDE:
10 (250 VAC)
16 (250 VAC)

Model CSO
VDE:
16 (250 VAC)
Models SO & CSOSelf-Hold Temperature Limiter Snap action devices with integrated heat source to prevent device from resetting until line voltage is removed from application.

Valstat™

Lower cost alternative because of limited configurations.
Resistive, Inductive
AMPSProductDescription
12 (125 VAC)
8 (250 VAC)
12 (24 VDC)
Model FC-M1DUltra-small snap-action thermal controls with drawn metal housing.
12 (125 VAC)
8 (250 VAC)
12 (24 VDC)
Model FC-P2DUltra-small snap-action thermal controls with plastic housing.
10 (125 VAC)
7 (250 VAC)
Model FC-P6DThis shunted snap-action thermal control is a new addition to the Valstat™ Series of economical solutions for protection in motor, transformer, lighting and other applications.
22 (115 VAC)
8 (250 VAC)
20 (16 VDC)
Model J(C) SeriesLow profile snap-action thermal control with fold over case design.
Suitable for use in 120/240 VAC Load Applications.Model J (SC)Self-hold thermal protector opens circuit, holds until power is removed, then when unit cools, resets allowing continued operation.

Self-Hold

Resistive, Inductive
Contact RatingsProductDescription
UL
15 amps 120 VAC
10 amps 240 VAC

IEC
13 (250 VAC)
5 (250 VAC)

VDE
13 (250 VAC)
5 (250 VAC)
Model J (S)Snap action thermostat opens circuit, holds until power is removed, then when unit cools, resets allowing continued operation.
Suitable for use in 120/240 VAC Load Applications.Model J (SC)Self-hold thermal protector opens circuit, holds until power is removed, then when unit cools, resets allowing continued operation.
Model SO
UL:
16 (250 VAC)

VDE:
10 (250 VAC)
16 (250 VAC)

Model CSO
VDE:
16 (250 VAC)
Models SO & CSOSelf-Hold Temperature Limiter Snap action devices with integrated heat source to prevent device from resetting until line voltage is removed from application.

Thermal Fuses

Contact RatingsProductDescription
For a complete listing of all contract ratings, please refer to the PDF data sheetSeries DThese cost-effective, thermal fuses function when the operating or ambient temperature rises above a pre-set level.
For a complete listing of all contract ratings, please refer to the PDF data sheet.Series RDSeries D thermal fuses mounted into a ceramic base for easy installation into your application.