Environmental Influence on Terminal Blocks
Terminal blocks are often exposed to a variety of environmental factors, such as during transportation and storage, during manufacturing, during installation, repair, and use by end customers. These environmental factors can be understood as defined conditions, which can be subdivided into temperature, humidity, corrosion, pollution, internal and external conditions and human factors.
Under the condition of heat, humidity or corrosion, the service life of the terminal will be seriously affected. In an uncontrollable environment, the weldable storage life is greatly reduced by the increase of oxidation, corrosion and intermetallic cooperation; The surface and function of metal devices are affected by rust, patina and other forms of corrosion; plastics as insulating materials are also affected by degradation in flexibility, strength, and shape.
The terminal storage period can be long or short, ranging from several months to several years, and short days and weeks. Some need to make long-term inventory plans for customers, while others will be released immediately.
The reliability and extended shelf life can be increased through a first-in-first-out inventory strategy, traceable date labeling system, proper packaging, corrosion protection, improved storage conditions and proper terminal material and design.
Transportation environmental factors are related to vibrations and collisions caused by transportation vehicles and other mechanical devices, road surfaces, and handling tools during operation. Extreme temperatures often combine and exacerbate the effects of vibration and collision. Terminal blocks in the sea are often exposed to salt spray. Transportation time is generally foreseen. Land and air transport are generally for a few days, while sea transport lasts for a month or a few months.
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