Screw-type terminal blocks (barrier strips) join and distribute several circuits on one panel-mounted block. Two styles, each in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 poles, with tin-plated brass terminals and zinc-plated steel screws, rated -40°C to 130°C.
| Screw-type terminal block | Heavy duty screw-type terminal block | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 20 A, 150 V | 30 A, 300 V |
| Barrier spacing | 0.30" (7.62 mm) | 0.353" (8.97 mm) |
| Poles | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
| Shop | Screw-type | Heavy duty |
Count your circuits, add a spare pole or two, and choose the heavy duty block when a circuit carries more than 20 A or more than 150 V. Use ring terminals or spade terminals on the wires for secure screw connections.
A spade slides under the screw without removing it; a ring goes over the screw and cannot slip off if it loosens.