Terminal Blocks - Contacts
Terminal Blocks - Contacts: Your Essential Interconnection Solution
Definition & Purpose
Terminal block contacts are the critical conductive components within terminal blocks, designed to establish secure and reliable electrical connections between wires or circuits. As a specialized subset of Connectors and Interconnects, these contacts ensure efficient power/signal transmission while enabling modular assembly, maintenance, and scalability in electrical systems.
Types & Applications
1. Material Types:
- Copper Alloys: High conductivity for power applications (e.g., brass, beryllium copper).
- Plated Contacts: Gold/silver plating for corrosion resistance in harsh environments.
2. Design Variants:
- Tab Contacts: For plug-in terminal blocks, enabling tool-less wire insertion.
- Screw-Clamp Contacts: Secure connections with mechanical torque stability.
- Spring-Clamp Contacts: Vibration-resistant designs for industrial automation.
3. Industry-Specific Solutions:
- High-Current Contacts: Reinforced designs for energy/power distribution.
- Miniature Contacts: Precision-sized for PCB-mounted terminal blocks in compact electronics.
Purchasing Recommendations
- Compatibility First: Verify contact dimensions/ratings (e.g., current capacity, voltage) against your terminal block model (e.g., pitch size: 5mm/3.5mm).
- Environment Matters: Opt for gold-plated contacts in humid/outdoor settings; tin-plated variants suit cost-sensitive indoor use.
- Certifications: Prioritize UL/IEC-certified contacts for safety-critical applications (e.g., automotive, aerospace).
- Supplier Expertise: Partner with vendors offering CAD models/testing data to streamline integration.
Pro Tip: For high-vibration environments (e.g., robotics), spring-clamp contacts outperform screw types in long-term reliability.
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3190593
CONTACT PIN CRIMP
1013777
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP 18-22AWG
1859991
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP
3190506
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP
3190645
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP TIN
1879544
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP TIN
1604230000
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP TIN
3190580
CONTACT PIN CRIMP FOR ICC CONN
711-116
COIL CONTACT; FOR COIL WIRE 0.2
1013989
CONTACT PIN CRIMP 18-22AWG
1480000000
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP TIN
3190564
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP
3190629
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP 18-20 AWG
1013987
CONTACT PIN CRIMP 18-22AWG
3190551
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP TIN
1013990
CONTACT PIN CRIMP 20-26AWG
1013418
CONTACT SOCKET 18-22AWG CRIMP
1567060000
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP TIN 250PC
1923717
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP
1567070000
CONTACT SOCKET CRIMP TIN 1=250PC