There are two ways to wire a traditional terminal block: quickly or correctly. It is hard to do both.
Traditional terminal blocks are:
Susceptible to installation errors and connection failures
- Turned back wire strands, causing lengthier test and troubleshooting
- Under/over torque, causing loose connections or damaged wires
- Loosening from machine vibrations, transit, or time, causing problems
Dreaded by installers
- Proper wire landing location are difficult to see
- Two hands required-one to hold the wire, the other to torque the screw
Push In terminal blocks can make electricians twice as fast!
Push In terminal blocks:
Are designed for usability
- Wire connections are made in one second, with one hand
- Easy to see terminals, from the front
- Universally located test points for fast inspection and commissioning
Reduce labor time
- 26 second installation time savings per terminal block (screw type vs push in with an automated ferrule machine)
- 65% reduction in labor
Offer other attractive paybacks
- Ferrule hand tools pay back < 1 week for most users
- Fully automated ferrule machines pay back ~ 2 months for high volume users
Are designed for reliability
- Push in technology provides a secure connection
- Helps prevent turn back strands during wire insertion
Remove a source of vibration failure
- Contact clamps increase tension
- No retightening