Terminal Block for 16-Circuit PCB Power Distribution
The rising cage clamp termination, driven by an M3 screw, grips the conductor directly; no separate crimp terminal is needed. Rated 17.5 A per position at 300 V, this block suits control cabinet I/O, power supply outputs, and HVAC controller boards where a screw-terminated field connection is preferred over a pluggable header.
Wire Termination and Torque for Field Installation
The rising cage clamp accepts 12-30 AWG wire. The screw torque spec is 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In) — exceeding it can strip the brass M3 threads; under-torquing leaves the cage loose on the conductor. The clamp and screw are both brass with nickel plating, which resists corrosion in industrial cabinet environments.
Ganging Multiple Blocks with Interlocking Side
The interlocking side feature lets multiple 1-796949-6 blocks snap together side-by-side without a separate jumper or bracket. This saves DIN-rail or panel space when building a multi-circuit terminal strip — the blocks self-align and the interlock prevents gaps that could trap wire strands.