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    78 Products

    Distribution Blocks

    With the help of distribution blocks, you can take a high-current wire from your power source and connect it to one or more electrical devices.
    Screw-Terminal Input Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Blocks. Screw-Terminal Input Connection.
    Image of Product. Terminal Block End Stop. Front orientation. Terminal Block End Stops.

    Terminal

    Block End

    Stop

    Blocks with a screw terminal input wire connection have a current rating based on NEC table 310-16 using 75° C copper wire.
    Extendable—Extendable blocks attach to each other to create custom-sized distribution blocks.
    Jumper Cable Terminal—Blocks with a jumper cable terminal connect to other blocks to increase the number of outputs.
    Detachable Cover—Blocks with a detachable cover prevent accidental contact with live circuits.
    Quick-Disconnect Load Connection—Blocks with a quick-disconnect load connection let you attach an auxiliary device, such as a horn or light.
    Terminal Block End Stops—End stops (sold separately) mount at the end of a group of blocks to prevent movement.
    Distribution Blocks
    Terminal
    Block End Stops
    No. of
    Connections Per Circuit
    Current per
    Circuit, amp
    Voltage
    Input (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Output (For Wire Ga.)
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Features
    Each
    Each
    DIN-Rail Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    801,000V AC/1,000V DC3 (14-4)4 (14-10)1 1/8"2 5/8"2"IP20, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CE Marked—Jumper Cable Terminal0000000000000000000000000
    115600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2)1 (14-2)3/4"4 1/8"1 11/16"IP20
    		UL Listed, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		—000000000000———0
    115600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2)4 (14-10)3/4"4 1/8"1 11/16"IP20
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		—000000000000———0
    1151,000V AC/1,000V DC1 (8-2)1 (10-6), 6 (14-6)1 1/8"3"2"IP20, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked—Jumper Cable Terminal00000000000000000000000
    1601,000V AC/1,000V DC1 (6-2/0)1 (10-6), 6 (14-6)1 1/8"3"2"IP10, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Jumper Cable Terminal00000000000000000000000
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)1 (14-2/0)1"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)4 (14-4)1"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)4 (14-4)1"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL Listed—Detachable Cover, Quick-Disconnect Load Connection000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)6 (14-4)1"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    1751,000V AC/1,000V DC2 (6-2/0)10 (14-6)1 13/16"2 7/8"2 1/16"IP10, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Jumper Cable Terminal00000000000000000000000
    200600V AC/600V DC1 (14-3/0)4 (14-2)1 1/8"3 5/8"2 11/16"IP20
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		—000000000000———0
    2301,000V AC/1,000V DC1 (2-250 MCM)2 (14-2), 5 (14-6), 4 (14-8)1 13/16"3 3/4"2 3/8"—UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		—00000000000000000000000
    335600V AC/600V DC1 (6-400 MCM)8 (14-2)2 1/4"4 3/4"3 5/16"IP20
    		UL Recognized Component, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		—000000000000———0
    3351,000V AC/1,000V DC1 (3/0-400 MCM)2 (14-2), 5 (14-6), 4 (14-8)1 13/16"3 3/4"2 3/8"IP10, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Jumper Cable Terminal00000000000000000000000
     
    2 Circuits
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)1 (14-2/0)2"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)4 (14-4)2"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)4 (14-4)2"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL Listed—Detachable Cover, Quick-Disconnect Load Connection000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)6 (14-4)2"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
     
    3 Circuits
    1151,000V AC/1,000V DC1 (8-2)1 (10-6), 6 (14-6)3 5/16"3"2"IP20, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CE Marked——00000000000000000000000
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)1 (14-2/0)2 5/8"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)4 (14-4)2 5/8"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)4 (14-4)2 5/8"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL Listed—Detachable Cover, Quick-Disconnect Load Connection000000000000———0
    175600V AC/600V DC1 (14-2/0)6 (14-4)2 5/8"3 1/4"3 3/16"—UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Detachable Cover000000000000———0
    1751,000V AC/1,000V DC1 (6-2/0)1 (10-6), 6 (14-6)3 5/16"3"2"IP10, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		—00000000000000000000000
     
    Surface Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    335600V AC/600V DC2 (14-4/0)8 (14-2)2 1/4"4 3/8"3 3/16"IP20
    		UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Extendable000000000000———0
    760600V AC2 (4-4/0)8 (14- 2/0)2 1/2"4.63"3 3/8"IP20
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Extendable000000000000———0
    760600V AC/600V DC2 (4-4/0)12 (14-4)2 1/2"4.63"3 3/8"IP20
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		Extendable000000000000———0
     
    3 Circuits
    335600V AC/600V DC1 (14-4/0)6 (14-2)5 5/8"5"3 15/16"—UL Listed, C-UL Listed——0000000000000———0
    350600V AC/600V DC2 (14-2/0)6 (14-4)5 5/8"5"3 15/16"—UL Listed, C-UL Listed——0000000000000———0
    510600V AC/600V DC2 (6-4/0)8 (14-2)5 5/8"5"3 15/16"—UL Listed, C-UL Listed——0000000000000———0
     
    Stud-Terminal Input Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Blocks. Stud-Terminal Input Connection.
    Detachable Cover—Blocks with a detachable cover prevent accidental contact with live circuits.
    No. of
    Connections Per Circuit
    Current per
    Circuit, amp
    Voltage
    Input (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Output (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Terminal
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Certification
    Features
    Each
    DIN-Rail Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    200600V AC/600V DC1 (14-3/0)1 (14-3/0)1/4"
    		1"3 1/4"3 3/16"UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedDetachable Cover0000000000000
     
    2 Circuits
    200600V AC/600V DC1 (14-3/0)1 (14-3/0)1/4"
    		2"3 1/4"3 3/16"UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedDetachable Cover000000000000
     
    3 Circuits
    200600V AC/600V DC1 (14-3/0)1 (14-3/0)1/4"
    		2 5/8"3 1/4"3 3/16"UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedDetachable Cover000000000000
     
    Surface Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    310600V AC/600V DC1 (14-4/0)1 (14-4/0)3/8"
    		2"4"3 1/2"UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedDetachable Cover000000000000
     
    2 Circuits
    310600V AC/600V DC1 (14-4/0)1 (14-4/0)3/8"
    		3 5/8"4"3 1/2"UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedDetachable Cover000000000000
     
    3 Circuits
    310600V AC/600V DC1 (14-4/0)1 (14-4/0)3/8"
    		5 3/8"4"3 1/2"UL Listed, CE Marked, C-UL ListedDetachable Cover0000000000000
     
    Bus-Bar Input Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Blocks. Bus-Bar Input Connection.
    Image of Product. Terminal Block End Stop. Front orientation. Terminal Block End Stops.

    Terminal

    Block End

    Stop

    Choose blocks with a bus-bar input wire connection to distribute power from flat conductors without the need for an adapter.
    Terminal Block End Stops—End stops (sold separately) mount at the end of a group of blocks to prevent movement.
    Distribution Blocks
    Terminal
    Block End Stops
    No. of
    Connections Per Circuit
    Bus
    Bar, mm
    Current per
    Circuit, amp
    Voltage
    Input (For
    Wire Ga.)
    Output (For Wire Ga.)
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    DIN-Rail Mount
     
    1 Circuit
    1601,000V AC/1,000V DC16 (14-6)1 1/8"3"2"124IP20, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		0000000000000000000000000
    4201,000V AC/1,000V DC12 (14-2), 4 (14-8), 5 (14-6)1 13/16"4"2 3/8"2510IP20, NEMA 1UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE MarkedUL 94 V-0
    		00000000000000000000000
     

    Distribution Blocks for Nano M8 Connection Cords

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Blocks. Distribution Blocks for Nano M8 Connection Cords, 4 Outlets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Blocks. Distribution Blocks for Nano M8 Connection Cords, 8 Outlets.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. M8. Distribution Blocks for Nano M8 Connection Cords.

    4 Outlets

    8 Outlets

    M8

    Connect multiple devices to these distribution blocks to create a network between equipment.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating and IP67 Enclosure Rating—Distribution blocks are rated IP67 for protection from dust and submersion and IP65 for protection from low-pressure washdown.
    Socket
    Signal
    Output
    Housing Thread
    Size
    No. of
    Outlets
    No. of
    Poles
    Face
    Dia.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V DC
    AWG
    Cord
    OD
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Socket (Internal Thread) with Wire Leads
    PNPM8
    		430.2"1622422
    		0.27"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 175Gray0000000000000
    PNPM8
    		430.2"3222422
    		0.27"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 175Gray000000000000
    PNPM8
    		830.2"1622422
    		0.34"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 175Gray000000000000
    PNPM8
    		830.2"3222422
    		0.34"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 175Gray000000000000
     

    Distribution Blocks for Micro M12 Connection Cords

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Blocks. Distribution Blocks for Micro M12 Connection Cords, 4 Outlets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Blocks. Distribution Blocks for Micro M12 Connection Cords, 8 Outlets.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. M12. Distribution Blocks for Micro M12 Connection Cords.

    4 Outlets

    8 Outlets

    M12

    Connect multiple devices to these distribution blocks to create a network between equipment.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating and IP67 Enclosure Rating—Distribution blocks are rated IP67 for protection from dust and submersion and IP65 for protection from low-pressure washdown.
    Socket
    Signal
    Output
    Housing Thread
    Size
    No. of
    Outlets
    No. of
    Poles
    Electrical Connection
    Coding
    Face
    Dia.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V DC
    AWG
    Cord
    OD
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Socket (Internal Thread) with Wire Leads
    PNPM12
    		44A
    		0.3"1642422
    		0.33"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 155Gray0000000000000
    PNPM12
    		44A
    		0.3"3242422
    		0.33"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 155Gray000000000000
    PNPM12
    		84A
    		0.3"1642422
    		0.36"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 155Gray000000000000
    PNPM12
    		84A
    		0.3"3242422
    		0.36"IP65, IP67UL Listed, C-UL Listed0 to 155Gray000000000000
     

    Harsh-Environment High-Current Distribution Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Bars. Harsh-Environment High-Current Distribution Bars, Stud Terminals, 1 Circuit.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Bars. Harsh-Environment High-Current Distribution Bars, Screw Terminals, 2 Circuits.

    Stud Terminals

    1 Circuit

    Screw Terminals

    2 Circuits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Bars. Harsh-Environment High-Current Distribution Bars, Stud and Screw Terminals, 1 Circuit.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Bars. Harsh-Environment High-Current Distribution Bars, Stud and Screw Terminals, 2 Circuits.

    Stud and Screw Terminals

    1 Circuit

    Stud and Screw Terminals

    2 Circuits

    Protect connections against corrosion. These bars are tin-plated copper and have stainless steel terminals. Also known as bus bars, they serve as connection points between wires with ring or spade terminals. The underside is sealed, so the bars can be safely mounted to conductive surfaces.
    Distribution Bar Covers—Distribution bar covers protect the top of the bar and prevent accidental contact with live circuits.
    Distribution Bars
    Distribution
    Bar Covers
    Stud
    Terminals
    Screw
    Terminals
    Mounting
    Holes
    Voltage
    Current
    No. per
    Circuit
    Size
    No. per
    Circuit
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    Stud Terminals
     
    1 Circuit
    300V AC
    48V DC    		100 amp
    100 amp    		4No. 10
    		——4 3/16"7/8"1 1/8"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		0000000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		130 amp
    150 amp    		41/4"
    		——5 7/8"1 1/4"1 1/2"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		00000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		250 amp
    250 amp    		45/16"
    		——5 7/8"1 1/2"1 11/16"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		000000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		250 amp
    250 amp    		65/16"
    		——7 3/4"1 1/2"1 11/16"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		00000000000000000000000
     
    Screw Terminals
     
    2 Circuits
    300V AC
    48V DC    		100 amp
    100 amp    		——5No. 8
    		3"1 13/16"9/16"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		000000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		100 amp
    100 amp    		——10No. 8
    		5 1/16"1 13/16"9/16"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		000000000000000000000000
     
    Stud and Screw Terminals
     
    1 Circuit
    300V AC
    48V DC    		100 amp
    100 amp    		2No. 10
    		5No. 8
    		4 3/16"7/8"1 1/8"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		00000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		130 amp
    150 amp    		21/4"
    		10No. 8
    		5 7/8"1 1/4"1 1/2"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		00000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		130 amp
    150 amp    		21/4"
    		20No. 8
    		9 1/8"1 1/4"1 1/2"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		00000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		250 amp
    250 amp    		25/16"
    		6No. 10
    		5 7/8"1 1/2"1 11/16"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		00000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		250 amp
    250 amp    		25/16"
    		12No. 10
    		7 3/4"1 1/2"1 11/16"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		000000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		545 amp
    600 amp    		43/8"
    		4No. 8
    		7"2"2"No0.26"4CE Marked
    		000000000000000000000000
    300V AC
    48V DC    		545 amp
    600 amp    		83/8"
    		4No. 8
    		11 3/8"2"2"No0.39"4CE Marked
    		000000000000———0
     
    2 Circuits
    300V AC
    48V DC    		130 amp
    150 amp    		21/4"
    		5No. 10
    		4 7/8"2 9/16"1 1/4"No0.21"2CE Marked
    		000000000000———0
     

    Modular Distribution Bars

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Distribution Bars. Modular Distribution Bars.
    Build your own distribution system for neutral and grounding applications by adding terminal blocks to these bars. Slide blocks onto the bar, also known as a bus bar, and then attach mounting brackets to the bar. All wires make contact with the bar, distributing the current among the terminal blocks.
    Bars
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Bars. Modular Distribution Bars, Bars.
    Lg.,
    m
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Each
    1660000000000000
    1103000000000000
    Brackets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Bars. Modular Distribution Bars, Brackets, Surface Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Bars. Modular Distribution Bars, Brackets, DIN-Rail Mount.

    Surface Mount

    DIN-Rail Mount

    Mounting
    Holes
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Surface MountNo0.16"15000000000000
    DIN-Rail Mount for DIN 3 Rails———5000000000000
    Terminal Blocks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Distribution Bars. Modular Distribution Bars, Terminal Blocks.
    Terminal blocks have screw-clamp terminals that secure the wire as well as the block to the bar. Blocks are UL recognized for grounding applications.
    Terminal Blocks
    Terminal
    Block Markers
    No. of
    Circuits
    For Wire Ga.
    Wire
    Connection
    Wd.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Certification
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    122, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10Screw Terminal7.53023.3UL Recognized Component
    		5000000000000100000000000000
    110, 8, 6, 4Screw Terminal9.83623.3UL Recognized Component
    		50000000000010000000000000
    18, 6, 4, 2Screw Terminal14.54527.3UL Recognized Component
    		50000000000010000000000000
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