BlockMaster’s “Jelly Bean” series gets higher power upgrade
(Product News, 08 May 2008 )
BlockMaster Electronics has added to their color coded “Jelly Bean” series of terminal blocks an expanded listing of higher power rated units with current carrying capacity of up to 60 Amps.
Designated as the JB-OTB-358 series of the “Jelly Bean” line, these are modular, thru-panel units with an operating current rating of 60 Amps at 600V, making them an ideal choice for motor, industrial and pump controls, as well as for electrical switch gear and off-the-road vehicles.
The modular construction of the color-coded terminal blocks provide for ease of field service matching of internal wire color to the appropriate field connection. The series is offered with a pitch of 16mm in terminal configurations of from 1 – 15 positions accepting wire sizes of 3 to 10AWG CU within its specified operating temperature range of from-40 to +90ºC. Terminals are brass nickel-plated with steel nickel-plated screws installed. Housing is a polycarbonate (UL94VO). Colors offered are Red, white, green, blue, yellow, gray and black with the entire series being RoHS compliant. A clear plastic snap-on cover is supplied to enhance finger safety usages.
