OSTOP020000

Terminal Blocks - Headers, Plugs and Sockets

The OSTOP020000 is a terminal block which is a device used to securely join separate electrical wires. It’s widely applied in various industrial fields, such as refrigeration, power distribution, air conditioning, and factory automation. It offers a quick and secure solution for wiring connections and helps to achieve the permitted IP rating performance. Therefore, it is usually the first component to match with either AMP or Harting plugs.

Applications

Terminal blocks are designed for both domestic and industrial usage because of their simple yet strong way of connecting insulated electrical wires. In addition to being used in various industrial fields, they are also applied in everyday domestic usage. For example, they are used in the wiring of consumer electronics, such as TVs, computers, audio systems etc. Moreover, these terms also have applications in lighter machines, such as dishwashers, washing machines etc. In automobile and aerospace industries, terminal blocks hold connectors of various kinds using brakes, eliminating the possibility of loose connections.

Working Principle

Once the terminal blocks are installed, the electrical wires can easily be connected. A metal strip with consistent resistance is inserted into the middle of the terminal block. The elastic and insulated surfaces of the terminal block hold the wire securely. The wire is then inserted into the terminal block. The terminals will compress and ensure the perfect contact between the wires and the metal strip. The contact between the wires are homogeneous guaranteeing a secure connection.

Conclusion

OSTOP020000 is a versatile terminal block located in the family of terminal blocks, headers, plugs, and sockets. It is used to securely join separate electrical wires and applicable in multiple fields, from industrial to domestic. The OSTOP020000 terminal block works simply by having wires inserted into the metal strip in the middle, and electrically connecting them based on the pressure of the elastic and insulated surfaces on either side.