GERMANTOWN, WI – May 14,2008 – POWER CAGE CLAMP 285-150 (2/0) and 285-135 (2 AWG) spring-type terminal blocks terminate conductors from 2 AWG to 4/0. Conductors up to 4/0 AWG are terminated with one turn of a hex wrench or with a screwdriver (2 AWG). Touch-Safe POWER CAGE CLAMP Places Emphasis on Safety and Ease of Use: The two-conductor, feed-through block provides safe, secure connections for all conductor types up to 200 A/600 V. All POWER CAGE CLAMP members feature a side-entry design, making them ideal for connecting large conductors in space-restricted areas, such as switchgear cabinets. Termination is simple: one twist of a hex wrench (2/0 or 4/0) or screwdriver (2 AWG) activates the spring and clamp.
Next, push the locking tab, freeing both hands for conductor manipulation. A simple rotation releases the latch, clamping the conductor in place. To complement the side-entry design, an available comb-style jumper provides safe potential commoning. No tools are needed as the jumper snaps into place, saving wiring time (and associated costs) related to securing the screws in the bridge-style jumpers used by competitors. For easy troubleshooting, the POWER CAGE CLAMP features a built-in test point and an optional Test Plug adapter for testing wired blocks.
The space-saving Power Tap is also available for safe power distribution to additional loads — it is simply installed into the jumper slot. The POWER CAGE CLAMP further ensures personnel safety with features such as: a shock protector for unused conductor entries, highly visible test plug covers, as well as available WMB/WSB marking tags for convenient identification. UL approval is currently pending. “The addition of the 285-150 allows us to offer the only complete line of spring-type, rail-mounted terminal blocks from AWG 22–4/0,” said Michelle Goeman, WAGO Terminal Blocks and Electronic Interface product manager.
“This brings CAGE CLAMP convenience, reliability and gas-tight connections to high-current applications.” WAGO is the worldwide leader in Spring Pressure Connection Technology that eliminates loose wires as a result of vibration and temperature cycling, as well as provides highly reliable, corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free connections. Our complete line includes DIN-rail mount terminal blocks, chassis-mount terminal blocks, PCB-mount terminal blocks, relays, signal conditioners, power supplies, surge suppressors, the WAGO I/O SYSTEM and more.
