High power PCB terminal blocks versatile and easy to use

Meeting the need for PCB terminal blocks for use in applications requiring higher current and voltage capabilities, distributor Switchtec has introduced Euroclamp’s MV series of high power terminal blocks. Manufacturers are demanding higher rated PCB terminal blocks for use in applications such as AD/DC inverters, motor control and battery storage, which due to their nature require terminal blocks capable of handling high voltages and high currents. The company has designed the new range of high power terminal blocks specifically to fulfil these requirements. The expansive range of MV terminals embraces many different types and formats to exactly meet the needs of the specific requirements; they are ‘no compromise’ components. The range includes models with current carrying capabilities from 16A up to 125A. Specifically, they are the 16A rated MVE27, the MVSP25 and MVSP27 at 24A, the MV46, the MV47 and MV49 at 32A, MVL47 at 41A, MV10VA at 49A, MV10 at 70A, and the ‘monster’ MVP35 at 125A. Voltage ratings up to 1000V are available. Not only are the terminals versatile in their range of power ratings, but also in terms of pitch size, embracing options of 5.08mm, 7.5mm, 7.62mm, 6.35mm, 9.52mm, 10.16mm, 12.7mm and 15mm. Some pitch sizes were chosen to address specific market needs and demands, whilst others were needed to meet the capacity and clearance requirements of the PCB pin and cables commonly used. The MV PCB terminals have been designed to make cable entry quick and easy, as sometimes manufacturers fall down on this simple point, making wiring frustratingly difficult and time consuming. They are designed to accept cable sizes up to 35mm2 (2AWG) stranded or rigid (solid) cable or 2mm2 x 10mm2 (2x8AWG) cables.