8-position plug for panel wiring at 5.08 mm pitch
The 796859-8: Rated 15 A at 300 V (UL), this plug is suited for industrial control panels, power distribution, and instrumentation where a reliable screw-clamp termination is preferred over IDC or spring-clamp alternatives.
Termination uses a rising cage clamp: strip the wire to 6-7.5mm, insert into the clamp, and tighten the M3 screw to 0.79 Nm. The clamp rises inside the housing, gripping the conductor against the current bar. This style handles solid and stranded wire equally well, with a wire range of 12-30 AWG or 0.05-3mm². The plug mates with a matching 5.08mm pitch header (not included) and includes a mating flange for secure panel-side retention. The 180° wire entry keeps the cable path straight into the clamp, which simplifies routing in junction boxes.
Comparing 8-position to 4-position sibling
The 796859-4 is the 4-position sibling in the same series, sharing identical pitch (5.08mm), current (15 A), voltage (300 V), termination style, and housing material. The 796859-8 doubles the circuit count, which matters when your BOM calls for more I/O in the same footprint width per position.