We have a DIN rail with multiple terminal blocks on it, used to extend circuits from their original location to a new location a few feet away. This is all fine and proper for the most part. The issue is that a couple of the blocks have been double tapped, and I'd like to fix this.
I'm looking for a DIN rail terminal block that will split 1 incoming wire into multiple (3) outgoing wires so that I can fix the double and triple taps that are happening.
I have looked at Mouser but I didn't see anything promising there. Is there a terminal block that will allow me to split a 2AWG 600V rated wire into multiple outgoing wires? I'm sure this must exist, but I'm having a hard time finding something that fits the need.
Best Answer
There do exist DIN terminal blocks that can be bridged so that multiple positions are connected. Some styles use a small metal plate with a screw to fasten to each terminal position; others use a plug-in jumper style; some of the plug-in style even support removal of legs in the middle so that non-adjacent terminal positions can be bridged.
A shopping question "find a product that meets X criteria for me" would be off-topic, but I could suggest to look at the catalogs for Phoenix Contact or TE Connectivity for example to explore their offerings. Sometimes it's easier to find what you need by searching a manufacturer's site rather than the distributor catalog. Searching for terms like "jumper" or "bridge" could lead you to the product families that support that feature. Whether there's a family with bridge support that also accommodates 2 AWG wire or a specific ampacity, I couldn't say. Certainly they do have offerings for 600V and beyond.