T38413-26-0

Terminal Blocks - Barrier Blocks, as the name suggests, are a type of electrical connectors specifically designed to minimise the risk of improperly wired connections by providing an additional layer of physical separation and protection for the component’s live electrical terminals. The T38413-26-0 is a barrier block that offers 26 connections with screw type terminals that can accept both bare wires and conductors with insulation of up to 1.5mm² in cross-sectional area.

Barrier block connections are commonly used in power distribution systems, process control systems, security systems, automotive systems, electronics prototyping, industrial control systems and many other applications. The advantage of the T38413-26-0 is that it can be quickly and easily installed and uninstalled, and is particularly well-suited to applications in sites that demand a high level of safety and reliability. Additionally, this type of barrier block provides break-before-make contacts, meaning it de-energises the circuit to be disconnected before energising the circuit to which it is connecting.

The T38413-26-0 terminal block consists of a number of block components assembled together into a single unit. This includes the crimp and screw-in terminal blocks, fixing rails, fixing brackets, terminals, bridge links, insulated washers, polarity phrens, mark tags and contact bridges. The terminal blocks, made of a flame retardant plastic, are explicitly made to accept both stranded and solid conductors. The terminals each have two holes in which the wires or conductors can be inserted and tightened. This is provided for isolation, so that there is no chance of a short circuit between the live conductor and the chassis or frame. The terminals are each clearly labelled, minimising the risk of incorrect or substandard connections.

The insulation on the T38413-26-0 provides a very secure IP20 protection index rating, ensuring that it is able to safely protect against the dangers of electric shock. The bridge links provide the connection between the current pathways, and the pins provide the power feed in and out. The bridge links can be used to either interconnect the power supply, or allow the power from one terminal to be distributed to multiple terminals at the same time. The insulated washers ensure that the connections are well insulated from the outside world.

Overall, the T38413-26-0 barrier block is an excellent option for applications that require a reliable electrical connection that can be quickly and easily installed. The extra layer of insulation provides effective protection against accidental electrical shorts, while the clear labelling of the terminals ensures the integrity of the connections. The bridge links can be used to quickly connect multiple components, or to distribute power around various circuits.