Fused terminal blocks with UL approval: News from Camden Electronics

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Two new fused terminal blocks have been introduced by Camden Electronics. The CMFTB series offers the unique ability to accept standard 1in mains or 5 x 20mm glass or ceramic cartridge fuses while the CFTBN fused terminal block is the first of its kind to receive full UL approval. The CMFTB series is designed for electrical equipment such as heating and ventilating, lighting, security and any power supply circuit requiring easy fuse maintenance and replacement.

With its unique ability to accept standard 1in mains or 5 x 20mm glass or ceramic cartridge fuses this new plug-top fused terminal block provides additional flexibility.

Featuring IP-20 finger protection, the CMFTB series is rated at 13A, 250V and comes in single, dual or triple pole types with a dovetail interlocking mechanism to allow addition of extra fuse lines.

The polarised fuse carrier and body are UL94-V0 flame retardant with 16mm fixing centres, an anti-rotation spigot and an integrated earthing and locking screw that holds the module in place.

Camden Electronics' CFTBN fused terminal block module is the first of its kind to get full UL approval opening up new markets for the component.

The connector simplifies manufacturing of products such as security equipment, emergency lighting, power supplies, luminaires and fluorescent fittings as the terminal strip features an integrated fuse holder.

In addition, customising the connector is a simple task enabling users to produce multi-pole fused units thanks to the terminal block's unique interlocking system.

The standard terminal comes with options of single to five-pole terminal strips rated at 440V and a fuse module for a single 5 x 20mm, 13A, 250V fuse, uniquely taking glass or ceramic bodied types.

Individual fuse modules can easily be interlocked onto the standard fused part of the block allowing construction of any number of additional fused lines, as required.

Perfect for protecting lighting equipment, power supplies, fire and security systems and domestic control applications, the range has IMQ, SEMKO, FIMKO, DEMKO, VDE and now holds UL approval.

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