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Terminal Blocks - Barrier Blocks

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Introduction

Terminal blocks, or barrier blocks, are a type of electrical connection used in the electronics industry to secure electrical wires. They provide an inexpensive and neat solution that is suitable for a variety of applications. The two types of terminal blocks available are PCB mountable and socket mountable.

Application Field

Terminal blocks can be used for a wide variety of applications, including industrial, commercial, and residential. In industrial settings, they are often used for secure connections in power supplies, motion controllers, distributed I/O panels, and control/temperature sensing systems. They are also used in conduit boxes, switch boxes, and junction boxes. Besides the industrial applications, terminal blocks are used in residential and commercial applications as well, where a secure connection is needed between different types of wire, or between wires and components.

Working Principle

Terminal blocks are designed to provide a secure connection between two wires and are typically used to make secure connections between a power supply and an electrical load, or between two pieces of equipment. Terminal blocks are typically made of plastic or metal and have either two or three prongs on the block. On the top of each terminal block, there is a matching terminal hole that needs to be aligned with the prongs in order to provide a secure connection.

Terminal blocks can also be used to provide electrical insulation between two wires. This is done by using an insulator sleeve, which is usually made of PVC, on each of the connectors. The insulator sleeve is designed to protect the wire from electrical shock and reduce the possibility of electrical shorts.

Conclusion

Terminal blocks, or barrier blocks, are essential components in the electronics industry and provide a cost-effective and neat solution for making electrical connections. They are used in a variety of applications from industrial power supplies to residential and commercial settings, and also provide a secure connection as well as electrical insulation between two wires.