Ganging Blocks with the Side Interlock
The interlocking (side) feature lets you snap multiple 1986711-7 blocks together into a multi-position assembly — useful for building a modular bus bar or distributing power across several circuits on a single rail. The green housing is a standard TE color for terminal blocks, helping identify ground or specific circuit groups in a panel. The -40°C to 110°C operating range covers outdoor telecom cabinets and unheated factory floors.
Push-Button Clamp vs Screw Clamp
The 1986711-7 uses a screwless push-button clamp, so you push the button, insert the stripped wire, release — no screwdriver needed. A conventional screw-clamp sibling (same pitch and positions) would require a torque driver and takes longer per termination. The push-button clamp speeds field wiring on a panel or rail, especially when landing multiple conductors under time pressure.