Power Terminal Block connects aluminum wire to appliances.
Press Release Summary:
Used on appliances, refrigeration units, and HVAC equipment, aluminum wire rated 65 A, low-profile power terminal block serves as connection point of device power wiring and incoming service wire. It accepts up to 6 No. 10 ring tongues on device side and accepts aluminum wire, copper wire, or ¼ in. ring tongue terminal on field wiring side. Tin-plated aluminum terminal block is qualified for use with aluminum wire from 4-8 AWG or copper wire from 6-10 AWG.
Original Press Release:
Low-Profile Terminal Block Connects Aluminum Wire to Appliances & HVAC Equipment
HARRISBURG, PA., March 17, 2004 - Tyco Electronics, a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., recently announced the availability of a new aluminum wire rated 65 amp low-profile power terminal block. This product is used on consumer appliances, commercial refrigeration units and HVAC equipment to serve as the connection point of the device power wiring and the incoming service wire or power wiring. The low-profile power terminal block accepts up to six #10 ring tongues on the device side of the connector and accepts aluminum wire, copper wire, or ¼" ring tongue terminal on the field wiring side. The tin-plated aluminum terminal block is qualified for use with aluminum wire from 4 to 8 AWG or copper wire from 6 to 10 AWG. The product is also suitable for light industrial use.
The housing is molded from UL-94V0 rated thermoplastic and is available with or without an integral ground strap. Each power terminal can carry the full 65A rated current at 300 VAC. Operating temperature range for this product is -30 to 90 degrees C with the contacts fully energized.
The product carries UL and ULc component recognition per UL 486E and UL 1059 and is designed to conform to the latest UL 858 requirements for household electric ranges.
Pricing for a low-profile power terminal block at the 25,000-quantity level is $0.995USD per piece. Delivery is typically 6-8 weeks after receipt of order.
For more information on low-profile power terminal blocks, contact Tyco Electronics' Technical Support Center at 1-800-522-6752, send e-mail to newproducts@tycoelectronics.com or visit www.tycoelectronics.com
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Tyco Electronics is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and is also rapidly developing extensive networking and building technology installation services. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, OneSource Building Technologies, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
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