DIN Rail Terminal Accessories
DIN rail terminal accessories are supplementary components used together with DIN rail terminals for enhanced functionality. These accessories are designed to optimise organisation, safety, and the efficiency of electrical panel setups. They facilitate easier maintenance, troubleshooting, and customisation to meet specific wiring requirements and regulatory standards.
Types of DIN rail terminal accessories
A range of DIN rail terminal accessories is available, including:
- End and intermediate plates
- Fixed bridges
- Marker strips
- Partition plates
- Shield connectors
- Test adapters
- Jumper bars
- Support plates
- End sections
How do DIN rail terminal accessories work?
DIN rail terminal accessories are essential components in electrical installations. Each type of accessory serves a specific function. Here’s a detailed look at how these accessories work:
- End and Intermediate Plates: End plates are designed to easily snap onto the DIN rail connector block to cover the exposed parts for added safety. End plates also help to prevent the terminal from dust, water or any other substances that may compromise their functionality. On the other hand, intermediate plates are the accessories that are placed between terminal blocks to prevent electrical shorts and maintain clear separations.
- Fixed Bridges: These accessories are used to create electrical connections between adjacent terminal blocks. By inserting a fixed bridge into the clamping space of the terminal blocks, a continuous electrical pathway is established, allowing for the distribution of power or signals across multiple terminals efficiently.
- Marker Strips: Marker strips are attached to terminal blocks to provide clear and visible labelling. This helps in identifying connections and circuits, simplifying maintenance and troubleshooting processes.
- Partition Plates: Similar to intermediate plates, partition plates are used to separate different groups of terminal blocks within the same assembly. These accessories enhance the electrical safety aspects by preventing accidental contact between different circuits.
- Shield Connectors: These are designed to connect the shielding of electromagnetic interference (EMI) sensitive cables directly to the ground. They play a critical role in reducing electrical noise and enhancing the overall reliability of the system.
- Test Adapters: These accessories are inserted into the terminal blocks to facilitate safe and easy testing of the circuit without disrupting the wiring. This is particularly useful during routine maintenance checks or fault diagnostics.
- Jumper Bars: Jumper bars are essential to link terminal blocks electrically. They can bridge connections across consecutive or non-consecutive terminals. Made from conductive metal, jumper bars insert into the terminal blocks, connecting the internal connector bars, thus allowing for the extension of circuits or creating common electrical points. These bars are often secured with saddles to ensure stable and robust connections within the system, enhancing the overall reliability of the electrical assembly.
- Support Plates: These accessories provide additional stability to terminal blocks, especially in larger or heavier configurations. Support plates are mounted beneath the terminal blocks to ensure a secure and firm installation on the DIN rail.
- End Sections: End sections or brackets are used to lock the entire assembly securely onto the DIN rail. Available in both screw and non-screw versions, they ensure that terminal blocks do not slide or shift, maintaining the integrity of the connections even in environments with vibration or movement.
What are the materials used to make DIN rail terminal accessories?
DIN rail terminal accessories are made from a variety of durable materials, each chosen for specific properties such as conductivity, strength, and resistance to environmental factors. Here are the materials commonly used:
- ABS
- Brass
- Copper
- Copper Alloy
- Die-Cast Zinc
- PA (Polyamide)
- PA 66
- PC (Polycarbonate)
- Plastic
- Polyamide
- PVC
- Silver Plated Brass
- Stainless Steel
- Steel
- Wemid
What are the brands available for DIN rail terminal accessories?
A wide variety of brands offer DIN rail terminal accessories, each providing unique features and quality. Here is a list of available brands:
- ABB
- Altech
- Banner Engineering
- CAMDENBOSS
- Cisco
- Eaton
- Entrelec
- Hager
- Idec
- Legrand
- Murrelektronik Limited
- Omron
- Phoenix Contact
- PR Electronics
- Rockwell Automation
- Roline
- RS PRO
- SAM
- Sato Parts
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- Socomec
- TE Connectivity
- Toyogiken
- Wago
- Weidmüller
- Wieland
What are the delivery options for DIN rail terminal accessories?
We offer free next working day delivery in Singapore for online orders including DIN rail terminal accessories and DIN rail power supplies placed Monday through Friday before 3:30 pm. Deliveries are scheduled between 8 am and 6 pm local time. Please note, deliveries to some regional areas may face extended lead times. For further details or assistance, contact our Customer Service at +65 6865 3400.