The TE Connectivity Buchanan 282868-2 is a two-level PCB-mount terminal block with 2 positions per level, giving you 4 wire connection points in a single through-hole footprint. It uses a rising cage clamp termination — the M3 screw draws the clamp up against the wire, not sideways — so the conductor stays captured without damage to the strands.
Key Ratings and the Torque Spec That Matters
Rated 13.5 A per position at 300 V, with a wire range of 12-30 AWG. The M3 screw has a specified torque of 0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In). The brass clamp and screw are nickel-plated, and the contact area is tin-plated brass.
Side Interlocking and Multi-Position Ganging
The interlocking (side) feature lets you snap multiple 282868-2 blocks together side-by-side to build a longer terminal strip without needing a separate jumper bar or bridging accessory. Each block is a self-contained 2-position module, so you add positions incrementally — useful when the BOM calls for a 4-, 6-, or 8-position assembly but you only stock one base part number.