8-Position Side-Entry Terminal Block at 5.00 mm Pitch
The 5.00 mm pitch provides enough clearance for 12-30 AWG wire terminated via a rising cage clamp — the screw torque is specified at 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In) to ensure consistent clamping force without stripping the M3 screw. Rated at 17.5 A and 300 V, this block suits power distribution and control wiring in industrial panels, HVAC equipment, and lighting ballasts where a compact, side-accessible termination is needed. The black PA66 housing carries a UL94 V-0 rating typical for the series, and the side interlocking feature lets multiple blocks snap together into a single multi-position assembly — useful when a layout needs more than 8 positions without a separate jumper bar.
Termination and Torque — What the Ratings Mean
The rising cage clamp termination captures the stripped wire against a nickel-plated brass clamp plate. The specified torque of 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In) is the recommended tightening value — under-torquing risks a loose connection under vibration; over-torquing can strip the M3 screw or crack the housing. The contact material is brass with tin plating — adequate for the rated 17.5 A at 300 V in dry indoor applications, though gold plating would be preferred for extreme cycle life or corrosive atmospheres.
For a BOM line requiring an 8-position, 5.00 mm pitch, side-entry terminal block, this is a current-production option with no end-of-life notice.