Features and Benefits
Wiring in industrial and other demanding environments calls for reliable, safe and space-efficient connection solutions. Design engineers need connectors that are flexible enough to handle a range of conductor cross sections and wire types while offering consistent quality, durability, power capacity and compliance with industry and regulatory standards. These solutions should ensure installer safety and streamline maintenance work to minimize system downtime.
Modular terminal blocks designed for 35mm DIN rail attachment can offer robust and versatile connections for a variety of industries. By supporting a broad range of attachment styles and wire types, these terminal blocks can also help maximize space efficiency and ensure safe and dependable long-term operation.
Molex DIN Rail Terminal Blocks provide a large selection of products that deliver safe, reliable, compact and scalable power connectivity. These terminal blocks offer multiple wire attachment options and support both solid and stranded wires, allowing engineers to integrate multiple conductor types in a consolidated installation. Robust, vibration-resistant clamping and fire-retardant materials enhance reliability and help prevent connection failures, while compliance with UL, CE and IEC regulations simplifies paperwork and ensures worker safety.
Applications by Industry
Grain handling and processing systems
Irrigation control panels
Assembly line equipment
Plant electrical distribution systems
Test rigs
Circuit protection equipment
Distribution panels
Generators
Substations
Switch gear
Transformers
Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Electric vehicle charging stations
Renewable energy systems
Air-handling units
Building automation control systems
Chillers
Compressors
Temperature-regulation control systems
Automated systems
Control cabinets
Production line machinery
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Signal and power distribution
High-density power-distribution units
Base station power distribution
Networking racks
Routers
Server cabinets
Switches
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are DIN Rail Terminal Blocks?
DIN Rail Terminal Blocks are modular solutions that deliver versatile, safe and reliable electrical connections in a compact and modular form factor. These terminal blocks offer multiple connection styles, wide accessory compatibility, and a broad selection of wire size and layout options, supporting wiring applications across a variety of industries and devices.
What makes Molex DIN Rail Terminal Blocks different from the competition?
DIN Rail Terminal Blocks from Molex deliver high-level functional quality, consistent performance and long-term reliability while still maintaining cost efficiency. By ensuring low contact resistance and minimizing failure rates, the precision engineering of these blocks helps manufacturers and panel builders reduce maintenance expenses and power loss. This results in a lower total cost of ownership compared with alternative solutions.
How do DIN Rail Terminal Blocks create value for their users?
DIN Rail Terminal Blocks facilitate easy wiring, maintenance and expansion, and are adaptable to various voltages, currents and applications. This flexibility helps users reduce costs by simplifying inventory challenges and accelerating installation and maintenance operations. They also reduce risk by providing secure and insulated connections that minimize the chances of short circuits.
What features are available using DIN Rail Terminal Blocks?
DIN Rail Terminal Blocks can fulfill several functions, depending on the version. Feed-through versions allow wires to pass through, while bi-level versions offer two connection levels stacked vertically. Ground/earth versions provide a secure grounding point. Fuse versions include a fuse holder for overcurrent protection. Disconnect versions feature a disconnect lever or button for isolating circuits, while test-disconnect versions include a built-in disconnect mechanism such as a knife switch, lever or plug-in disconnect. Finally, diode versions are specialized products that integrate diodes within the terminal. The diverse selection of capabilities enables use of a common product family to meet a variety of needs, simplifying sourcing, reducing inventory challenges and streamlining design work.