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Electrical systems
News Release from: Phoenix Contact | Subject: Universal screw terminal blocks
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 January 2006
Screw terminal blocks have double
bridging shaft
Universal screw terminal blocks with standardised plug-in bridge and double bridging shaft allow potentials to be distributed quickly across all the terminals in the range.
The latest series of universal screw terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact feature a spring-loaded, snap-on grounding foot and standardized plug-in bridge Potentials can be distributed quickly across all the terminals in the range due to the double bridging shaft
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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With the same shape as function terminals, the UT-Twin and UT-Quattro multi-conductor terminal blocks are available with cross-sections of 2.5 and 4mm2.
The compact UT 4 HESI fuse terminal block (5 x 20) with 4mm2 screw connection features a plug-in, double bridging shaft, which is designed to fit all UT terminal blocks in line.
This enables quick potential distribution to the 4 mm2 feed-through, knife, lever-type disconnect and multi-conductor terminal blocks, which are the same profile.
Time and so money can be saved, particularly when assembling and wiring control circuits.
As part of the Clipline complete system from Phoenix Contact, all terminal blocks in the UT range are designed for use with accessories from other systems.
As well as featuring the same bridging system, the complete range of labelling and testing accessories match with the Quickon spring cage, and direct connection systems.
This allows combinations of all terminal blocks of the four different connection technologies to be combined at will.
* About Phoenix Contact - Phoenix Contact is one of the world leaders in developing and manufacturing connectivity solutions and automation components.
Its principal product ranges include: printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; industrial plug and socket connectors and interface units.
In all of these areas, Phoenix Contact can offer technical expertise and cost effective solutions. Request a free brochure from Phoenix Contact ...
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