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Termination is via a rising cage clamp driven by an M3 screw, with a specified torque of 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In). The rising cage pulls the wire up against a tin-plated brass clamp, giving a gas-tight connection that resists thermal cycling better than a simple screw-and-pad. The housing is black polyamide (PA66/Nylon 6/6), UL94 V-0 rated, and the side interlocking feature lets multiple blocks snap together side-by-side to form a multi-position rail without a separate jumper — a practical detail for panel builders who need to scale position counts without ordering a custom part. ## Wire Range and Torque — What the Assembly Line Needs The 796689-7 accepts wire from 12 AWG down to 30 AWG — a wide range that covers both power feeds (12 AWG for the 17.5 A rating) and smaller control wiring. The M3 screw torque of 0.79 Nm is the critical assembly parameter: under-torque risks a loose connection and voltage drop; over-torque can strip the threads in the PA66 housing. A calibrated screwdriver set to 0.79 Nm is the right tool for this block. The contacts and clamp are brass with tin plating — adequate for the rated current in indoor, non-corrosive environments. For outdoor or high-humidity service, the tin plating on the clamp and contacts is a limitation compared to nickel or stainless alternatives. ## Active Production — No Obsolescence Pressure on This BOM Line","metaTitle":"TE Buchanan 796689-7 Terminal Block, 7 Pos, 5mm, 17.5A","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity Buchanan 796689-7 PCB terminal block, 7 positions, 5.00 mm pitch, 17.5 A, 300 V, rising cage clamp, 35° angle. 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