A new family of IDC/spring clamp hybrid DIN rail terminal blocks has been designed to provide a quick insulation displacement connection to unstripped wires on one side and a more flexible spring clamp connection on the opposite side.
The combination of IDC and spring clamp technologies is said to result in both reduced factory installation times (of up to 60 percent) and a secure termination to a wider range of wire types and sizes in the field, particularly in vibration prone applications.
The blocks boast easily accessible top contact points that require no special tool to terminate wires. Every termination point can be individually marked and has a dedicated test point. Also, a minimum of three jumper channels provide "commoning" options.
Applications include those requiring high-volume interconnects for low-voltage control and signals where labor cost reduction and ease of assembly are necessary. The blocks are also suitable for applications that are prone to vibration forces such as those in the railway/mass transit, elevator, packaging, and material handling arenas.
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