Unlocking Terminal Blocks: The Secret to Stable Transmission Current

As a key component of electrical connections, terminal blocks play an important role in stabilizing the transmission of current in circuits. To achieve this goal, the following secrets need to be mastered:

High quality material selection is the foundation

Conductivity: Choosing terminals made of high conductivity materials such as copper and silver can reduce losses during current transmission and minimize heat generation. For example, pure copper terminal blocks have excellent conductivity and are commonly used in general power transmission scenarios.

Corrosion resistance: Consider using terminals with surface treatments such as tin plating and nickel plating to enhance their corrosion resistance and extend their service life, especially in humid and corrosive environments.

Standardized installation is key

Tightening force: During installation, use appropriate tools to tightly connect the wires to the terminals to ensure moderate tightening force. Being too loose can lead to poor contact, causing problems such as heating and sparking; If it is too tight, it may damage the wires or terminals. The tightening torque can be controlled by a torque wrench.

Wire pretreatment: When peeling off the insulation layer of the wire, it is necessary to ensure that the length is appropriate and the cut is flat to avoid burrs. After inserting the wire into the terminal, make sure that the wire is fully inserted and there are no exposed copper cores.

Reasonable layout is the guarantee

Avoid interference: In circuit design, plan the position of wiring terminals reasonably to reduce the impact of electromagnetic interference on current transmission. For example, separate the strong and weak electrical terminals to avoid signal interference.

Reserved margin: Reserve terminal positions for possible future line expansion or equipment addition to ensure the flexibility and scalability of the circuit.

Regular inspections are the focus

Appearance inspection: Regularly check whether the wiring terminals are loose, deformed, discolored, and other abnormal conditions, and promptly identify and handle problems.

Performance testing: Use professional instruments to test the contact resistance, insulation resistance, and other performance indicators of the terminals to ensure that they are in good condition.

By mastering these secrets, one can ensure the stable transmission of current through wiring terminals and provide guarantees for the safe operation of electrical systems.