Switchtec has introduced the SCL range of Stud Terminal blocks . These high-power stud terminals are used to terminate incoming power cables within panels , providing a reliable , safe , and secure connection and keeping cable usage to a minimum .
Aimed at OEMs , panel builders , equipment manufacturers and gen-set manufacturers these Stud terminals offer a secure cable termination in applications of high vibration or where large cable termination is needed . The Stud terminals can be fitted to standard 35mm Top Hat DIN rail or bolted down to a flat surface or a panel back plate .
Provided as single pole units , the ST series stud terminal blocks are available in 100 , 125 , 150 , 192 , 232 , 269 , 309 , 353 & 415 Amp with a rated voltage up to 1000V and accommodate cable sizes 25 , 35 , 50 , 70 , 95 , 120 , 150 , 185 & 240mm2 .
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Stud terminal blocks from Switchtec offer secure connections for energy & power distribution applications
The versatile stud terminal blocks offer many benefits and design advantages . First and foremost they can be used to establish an electromechanical connection between large cross-section , high current carrying cables with one or more wires having smaller cross-sections , with the facility to fit 2 lugs per side ( back to back ), making it possible to manage multiple load connections and a wide range of cable and wire sizes . They also provide the facility to interlock multiple blocks side by side , forming a compact design layout that saves space within control panels ; they make it possible to distribute power in a compact space . Removeable barriers make it easy to bridge stud terminals together .
A market leading design feature of the ST series Stud terminal is the facility to fit coloured terminal covers . The hinged clip on phase covers , suitable for all sizes of Stud Terminal are available in Grey , Blue , Brown , Green and Black , making them ideal for phase identification within a panel . The covers provide IP20 protection and have the facility to insert a test probe without having to open the cover .
The Stud terminals blocks are manufactured to a high standard and utilise high-grade components including Solid copper busbar with Steel nuts & bolts making them highly resistant to thread stripping and providing excellent cable retention & electrical properties .
The SCL Stud terminal blocks available from Switchtec are CE approved , RoHS 2 compliant and manufactured in accordance with EN6947-7-1 . All products are available from stock and Switchtec field sales engineers are available to provide product selection and general design assistance .
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