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Terminal Block connectors feature the special rising cage clamp design. The modular design of Terminal Block connectors consists of one-piece board mount terminal blocks and plug connectors with mating straight and right-angle shrouded headers. A special version which can be mated either 90° or 180° completes the product line. Terminal Block connectors offer several advantages

IR Reflow compatible
Terminal Block connectors have a rising cage clamp which promotes numerous reliable connections and disconnections at field installations
All blocks are supplied with open screws which shortens the time for connection
The double captive screw system guards against lost screws
All metal parts are nonmagnetic
The housing material used is halogen free Polyamide 6.6 according to UL 94V-0 (self-extinguishing); operating temperature -40°C to +105°C
The housing funnel entry design enables an easier product application
The open bottom design facilitates the PCB washing and reduces trapping of soldering fumes and dirt, with better insulation
Available on the board mount connectors is test probe access to determine if an electrical connection has been made
Contacts are post tinplated with nickel underplate which allows the product to be used in specially corrosive environments

Board mount connectors, as well as pc board plugs and headers, are stackable endto-end without loss of centerline spacing.

Ease of assembly is facilitated by built-in interlocks on the housings. Pre-assembled products can be delivered upon request. Adhesive labels are available to number the cavities. Customer specific labeling is also available upon request.

Terminal Block connectors are interchangeable with most existing products and pc board footprint is fully compatible with existing Industry Standards.