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Push-in termination technology: A time and cost-saving development for panel and machine builders

02Mar

posted by: Alan Vincent, Foremost Electronics

Over recent years, wire termination technology has slowly migrated away from the traditional screw terminal and moved towards “screwless” terminations. This was first seen on the simple DIN rail terminal, and then on other hardware, such as PLCs, Relay Sockets, and more.

Initially, this change to screwless was done with a “spring clamp”. However, this still required a screwdriver to open the spring, to allow the cable to be inserted. More recently, the spring clamp has fallen out of favour and the “Push-In termination” has taken the lead.

Safe and reliable electrical connections are critical for machine builders, especially under harsh conditions, such as those encountered in the process industry, special vehicles, and applications subjected to high levels of vibration. The latest Push-In termination technology provides easy installation, with full safety guarantees, optimal contact security and ease of handling, even in demanding applications. Reductions in assembly time, resulting from the use of Push-In connections, directly reduces manufacturing and assembly costs.

Read the full article in PBSI's March issue