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Terminal blocks, also known as barrier blocks, are electrical wiring components used in electrical wiring systems to join two or more wires securely together. They are used in the general wiring of a variety of electronic and electrical appliances such as, home appliances, office equipment, audio systems, lighting systems, motors, and computers. Terminal blocks provide the necessary insulation to ensure the wires do not short out or arc when connected.Terminal blocks are usually made of plastic materials such as, polycarbonate or polystyrene, and their basic design consists of a rectangular shaped body with slots. In order to make a reliable joint, the slots are designed to accept the wiring of the wire that needs to be connected. The slots have several different sizes, depending on the cable type that is to be connected. The wire is placed into the slot and then a tight fit is obtained by pressing the slot down onto the tightening screw which is located at the top of the terminal block.The terminal blocks can be used for both AC and DC applications. The main difference between the two is that AC applications require two connections while DC applications need only one connection. Generally, the AC connection involves connecting the positive wire in the first slot with the negative wire in the second slot. The DC connection requires connecting the positive wire in the first slot with the ground wire in the second slot.The most common and widely used type of terminal blocks is the 0387291456 type. This type of terminal blocks are usually used for more complex wiring projects and they are designed to provide a secure and reliable connection between two or more electrical points. The 0387291456 type of terminal blocks come with a special locking mechanism that prevents accidental loosening of the screws and wires.The 0387291456 type of terminal blocks also feature an isolated housing design that can protect the connected wires from environmental influences. The housing also allows for the use of multiple inputs which are routed through the housing for more safe and secure electrical connections.In terms of working principle, the 0387291456 type of terminal blocks are based on the principle of electrical conductance. The main two components of a 0387291456 type of terminal block are the conducting wire and the insulating material which encompass the wire. The conducting wire makes contact with the insulated material and the current passes from the input source to the output destination through these contact points. Finally, the insulated material is designed to prevent the current from moving in other directions.