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The dual-wall barrier (2 Wall) between each circuit physically separates adjacent terminals, so a stray strand bridging two screws won't arc. The terminal screw finish is zinc clear chromate over steel — standard for corrosion resistance in a dry indoor panel, but if the environment sees condensation or washdown, the screw plating is not the weak point; the housing seal between circuits is. ## Termination: top screw, bottom quick-connect Top termination is screws — you land the field wire (14-22 AWG) under the clamp plate, no crimp tool needed. Bottom termination is an insulated 0.187\" quick-connect tab, which means the factory harness or pre-terminated lead pushes onto the tab. That dual termination is the main feature: the screw side stays accessible for service or rewire while the bottom side is a fixed pigtail or bus connection. The flange mount with the two mounting ears secures the block to the chassis or panel — the screw holes are slotted for alignment tolerance. The 387216708 is listed as Active on lifecycle status and ROHS3 Compliant. ## 8 circuits vs 6 circuits — same footprint, different density The 387216708 (8 circuits) shares the same 0.375\" pitch, 15 A rating, 300 V rating, dual-wall barrier, screw/quick-connect termination, and flange mount as the 6-circuit sibling 387216706. If the panel cutout was designed for the 6-circuit version, the 8-circuit will not fit without a longer opening; conversely, if the BOM calls for 8 positions, the 6-circuit is short by two circuits. Same series, same tooling, same installation method — the choice is purely the number of circuits the circuit count needs.","metaTitle":"Molex Beau 38721 387216708 Barrier Block, 8 Circuit, 0.375\" Pitch","metaDescription":"Molex Beau 38721 387216708 barrier terminal block, 8 circuits, 0.375\" pitch, 15 A, 300 V, top screw / bottom quick-connect, UL94 V-0, active production.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Beau 38721","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":[],"specifications":{"Color":"Black","Pitch":"0.375\\\" (9.53mm)","title":"387216708","Series":"Beau 38721","Package":"Tray","Features":"Flange","Wire Gauge":"14-22 AWG","description":"CONN BARRIER STRIP 8CIRC 0.375\\","Barrier Type":"2 Wall (Dual)","Mounting Type":"Chassis, Panel","Number of Rows":"1","Voltage Rating":"300V","Top Termination":"Screws","Bottom Termination":"Quick Connect (0.187\\\"), Insulated","Number of Circuits":"8","Base Product Number":"038721","Terminal Block Type":"Barrier Block","Current Rating (Amps)":"15A","Material - Insulation":"Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 100°C","Terminal Screw Finish":"Zinc, Clear Chromate","Number of Wire Entries":"8","Terminal Screw Material":"Steel","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$6.59","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$6.59000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$5.02400","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$4.70600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$4.18300","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$4.09210","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$3.77384","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$3.41012","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$3.02363","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/387216708/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional alternative to the 387216708 — the 387216706?","answer":"The 387216706 is the 6-circuit sibling in the same series, sharing the same 0.375\" pitch, 15 A rating, 300 V rating, dual-wall barrier, screw/quick-connect termination, and flange mount. The only difference is circuit count — 6 vs 8 — so the 387216706 is a direct drop-in for a lower-density build but will not fit a panel cutout sized for 8 positions."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Molex provide for the 387216708?","answer":"The 387216708 is ROHS3 Compliant and the PBT housing carries a UL94 V-0 flammability rating. Standard RoHS and REACH declarations are available from the series documentation; the UL94 V-0 mark is the primary agency certification for equipment inside an enclosure."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 387216708 and how is it quoted?","answer":"The 387216708 is sourced through independent distribution against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time for the specific quantity — no stock-holding claim is made here. Submit an RFQ with the target volume and delivery window."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/387216708","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/387216708 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-14T12:54:51.082Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-14T12:54:51.082Z","indexable":true}}