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The connection of very small wires such as in PLC or proximity sensor applications can be difficult with any terminal block. These fine wires can deform when being inserted into the terminal block. This can result in the insulation being clamped, making troubleshooting difficult and time consuming. WAGO insulation stops easily solve these problems.
The flat surface area of the CAGE CLAMP® coupled with the uniquely curved current bar provides a secure connection without wire damage.
Also, the angle in which the CAGE CLAMP® is positioned, increases the retention force when a pullout force is applied.
Each of the photos below show an AWG 24 and AWG 14 wire that was connected to the terminal block indicated. The tightening torque used for the screw-type terminal blocks was the torque specified by VDE 0609. In practical use this value varies and is dependent upon the operator, whereas, the CAGE CLAMP® connection is automatic and consistent every time.
Multiple wire terminal blocks are available in three- or four-wire front-entry versions. Onepiece insulated jumpers easily common adjacent or alternate terminal blocks.
In both cases, each wire as its own CAGE CLAMP® and because of the front-entry feature, it requires no more space than a twoconductor terminal block.
Contact materials: Pure electrolytic copper, hard and extra-hard, is the standard material used by WAGO for current carrying part. This material combines excellent conductivity and good chemical resistance without risk of stress cracking.
Contact surface: This tin surface is the standard contact surface of current carrying parts. This guarantees excellent long-term protection against corrosion.
CAGE CLAMP® spring: All WAGO CAGE CLAMP® springs are produced from high quality carefully selected austhenitic chrome nickel spring steel (CrNi) with high tensile strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
Further material information can be found in the he WAGO full line catalog.