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Power Distribution Blocks offer configuration flexibility.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:44:46 -0600

Modular design of Edison finger-safe power distribution blocks lets users select and configure number of poles required by each application. Suitable for factory and field wiring, DIN rail-mount products are rated from 175-760 A, accept copper conductors, and maintain SCCR rating of 200 kA with proper fusing. Edison open-style terminal blocks, rated up to 760 A, are surface-mountable and engineered to maintain SCCR rating of 200 kA with copper conductors, 10 kA for aluminum.

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EMI Filtered Barrier Strip Terminal Block is rated to 30 A.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:29:19 -0600

Available with 2-6 terminals and capacitance range of 2,500-5,200 pF, barrier strip terminal blocks provide high insertion loss for EMI/RFI filtering of ac and dc power and control lines. Construction protects filter elements during installation and field service, and products are available in RoHS-compliant versions. Operating over -55 to 105°C range, blocks have 100 Vdc working voltage and are offered in various sizes with terminals for soldering or spade lugs.

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Terminal Blocks accept wires with crimped-on terminals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:33:27 -0600

Able to accept wires equipped with ring tongue or spade terminals, ASIST series of terminal blocks come in single and double level versions. Mountable onto standard 35 mm DIN rail, single level feed through terminal blocks come in range that accepts wires from 26 to 4 AWG with current ratings as high as 100 A. Blocks also accept center-installed circuit bridge that can connect adjacent circuits and have UL 94V0 polyamide housing.

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Terminal Blocks are suitable for plug in circuit jumper.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:40:08 -0600

DIN rail mounted, EZ Jump terminal blocks provide 2 locations and housing insulation for PTC jumpers. Characteristics include grey color for multiple product compatibility, RoHs compliant materials, and housings molded of UL94V0 polyamide. Blocks are available in single, multiple, functional, and fuse levels as well as screw clamp and spring clamp wire terminations. Terminal blocks and PTC Easy Bridge System can be ordered as individual items or as complete assembly.

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Terminal Block comes in compact board-mounting configuration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:16:34 -0600

Available in 2-8 positions with black or green UL 94V-0-rated housings, Terminal Block provides current capacity of up to 125 A and 1,000 V, and offers 15 mm pitch to allow both factory and field wiring to bring high currents to PCBs for industrial devices. It features space-saving side wire entry, rising cage screw termination, 2 dual-pin through-hole connections per circuit to provide mechanical stability, and built-in test points that allow measurements to be taken.

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Terminal Blocks suit control loop wiring applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:23 -0600

DAS.4 double level terminal block is designed for space saving panel applications that require feed-through connections, while DSS.4 offers feed-through connection on bottom for 1 side of control loop and knife disconnect on upper level for opening/testing of other side of loop. DSFA.4 and related accessories have option for inserting small plug-in blade type micro fuse or holder that accepts 5 x 20 mm fuse. Units are 6 mm wide and rated to accept up to 10 AWG wire.

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Spring Clamp Terminal Blocks accelerate wiring time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:39 -0600

Ranging sizes from 4-16 mm wide, grey DIN rail mounted spring clamp connection terminal blocks handle wire sizes from 26-2 AWG and carry ratings from 15 A at 600 V to 76 A at 600 V. UL-approved products are available in space-saving versions of 2, 3, and 4 connections as well as multiple level versions. Accessories include snap-in markers, test plugs, and PTC push-in jumpers. Circuit disconnect and fuse holder terminal blocks are also available.

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Terminal Blocks are RoHS compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:04 -0600

Allowing wire to be connected without any prior stripping, XBQ series of insulation displacement connection terminal blocks are suited for applications in automated equipment and machine tools, packaging and material handling machinery, railway/mass transit systems, petrochemical, and any other application requiring high volume connections for low-voltage control and signal circuitry.

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Pluggable PCB Terminal Block has screw-locking feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:11:48 -0600

PCB terminal blocks feature plug, which is available with pin spacing from 3.5-5.08 mm and in sizes from 2-24 positions, that comes with flange on each end that has locking screw. Corresponding pin header, which is mounted onto PCB, is equipped with threaded insert to which screw from plug is engaged. Screw-lock plugs and headers are molded with UL94V0 plastic and plug features nickel-plated copper metal body and phosphor bronze tin-plated contact.

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Terminal Blocks come in thermocouple types K, J, E, T, and R.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:30 -0600

XBTK Series Thermocouple Terminal Blocks feature modular design that allows for use of different terminal block types together or individually, providing flexibility. Screw-type terminal block connectors have maintenance-free connections and offer large surface area for marking. Suited for chemical and automotive industries for engine testing and process control applications, RoHS compliant units have terminal block contacts made with thermocouple-grade calibration alloys.

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DIN Rail Terminal Blocks are UL recognized and CSA certified.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:46:08 -0600

Featuring corrosion-resistant clamping mechanism, OMTBV7-W terminals allow reliable connections in demanding industrial conditions. Thermocouple terminal blocks (-WTC) come in Type K, J, T, and E, while sensor blocks come in 2 different styles, 3-level blocks with feed-through connections for sensor power, ground, and output (-WTF), and 3-level blocks with feed-through connection for output signal only (-WTS). Units are suited for plastic, chemical, and food packaging industries.

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PCB Terminal Block features compact, low profile design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:56 -0600

Utilizing push-in spring technology that allows solid and flexible wires with ferrules to be connected quickly without use of tools, SPTA is angled PCB terminal block that provides space-saving connections for up to 10 A with minimum outer dimensions. Available in 2-12 positions, SPTA's integrated test point allows quick verification of signals.

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Spring-Type Terminal Blocks suit 2/0 and 4/0 conductors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:38:45 -0600

POWER CAGE CLAMP® 285-150 (2/0) and 285-135 (2 AWG) rail-mounted terminals are touch-safe and deliver gas-tight connections to high-current applications. They can terminate conductors to 4/0 AWG with one turn of hex wrench or 2 AWG with screwdriver. While side-entry design suits space-restricted areas, 2-conductor, feed-through block provides safe, secure connections for all conductor types up to 200 A/600 V. Built-in test point is included for testing wired blocks.

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Terminal Carriers are available in nonlinear patterns.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:34:10 -0600

Designed to meet application-specific requirements, Peel-A-Way® Removable Terminal Carriers come in different shapes, patterns, and pin spacing to suit virtually any through-hole or press-fit application. They feature lightweight, .005 in. thick low-profile insulator for automated pick-and-place. Supplied with Advanced® screw-machined terminals, RoHS-compliant polyimide film carriers can be removed after soldering for complete visibility or left in place for stability.

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Terminal Blocks use crimp contacts for plug connector.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:55:13 -0600

Aiding high-volume production where factory wiring of plug is possible, Crimp-Style Terminal Blocks are suited for HVAC equipment, industrial controls, security, and alarm systems. Plug housings are available in 2-6 positions on .200 in. centerline, and are end stackable without losing position. Designed to mate with industry-standard receptacles, plugs use Junior Timer contacts with 14-20 AWG wire range.

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Board-Mount Terminal Block has 52 A max current capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:49:47 -0600

Available in 2 or 3 positions, Terminal Block Power Connector features modular construction that offers 10.16 mm pitch to allow factory and field wiring to bring high current to PCBs. Individual blocks can be dovetailed to achieve higher number of positions without losing centerline spacing. Available with black or green UL-94V-0-rated housings, blocks feature side wire entry and screw-clamp termination. Products are UL-Recognized and CSA-certified for applications to 300 V and 52 A.

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Terminal Block Relays feature 14 mm wide contacts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:37:31 -0600

Designed for applications requiring nominal current rating up to 10 A, PLC-RELAY high-current terminal block relays with plug-in SPDT contacts connect to 6 and 14 mm PLC-RELAYS using press fit bridge. Featuring a patented plug-in bridging system which eliminates daisy chain wiring and reduces installation time. Reverse polarity and kick-back diode are included to protect relay and controls. Product is available with either screw or spring terminals.

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Fuse Terminal Blocks come in one- and two-level versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:41:50 -0600

Offering fuse protection in 6 mm of space on DIN rail in cabinet, MPFA.4 single-level fuse block and DSFA.4 double-level fuse block use ATM mini plug-in fuses and incorporate plug-in jumper. Non-indicating version is standard, but another version provides LED indication of blown fuse. Offered in 2 versions, double-level fuse terminal block has feed-thru termination on bottom level and fuse terminal block or knife disconnect switch on upper level.

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Terminal Strips incorporate snap-in strain reliefs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:55:41 -0600

Molded from PA6 to UL94V2, 3-pole CSRTB terminal strips with integral strain relief are available in 3 sizes rated for 6, 10 and 16 A loads and snap-fit to panel for fast deployment. Protecting wires from twisting, fraying, or pull-out due to stresses and strains when mounted, strain relief slides over integral posts to secure cables, and are releasable should rewiring, maintenance, or adjustment be required.

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Terminal Fuse Blocks offer Class CC protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:44:35 -0600

Available in 1-, 2-, and 3-pole configurations, WSI 25 fuse terminal blocks accept 13/32 x 1.5 in. Class CC fuses and have Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) of 200 kA. Each DIN rail mount fuse terminal block is touch-safe and accepts multiple wire inputs from 18-4 AWG. Able to accommodate various fuse ratings, products also have integrated rejection feature that prevents insertion of lower-rated or non-Class CC fuse. They are UL- and CSA-rated to 600 V, 30 A.

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