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Connection technologies for our plugs and sockets
Our plugs and sockets are equipped with different connection technologies for easy, safe and time-saving installation. Here you will find an overview of our user-friendly connection technologies ErgoCONTACT, SafeCONTACT, TwinCONTACT and screw contact.
Screw terminal connection technology ErgoCONTACT
Our PowerTOP Xtra product solutions in 16 and 32 A feature our innovative and convenient screw connection technology ErgoCONTACT. It allows and easy, safe and ergonomical installation: Instead of entering from the side, the screwdriver is placed straight, directing the pressure towards the grab handle. An additional guide collar also supports the screw trajectory to reduce the risk of injury by slipping. Each contact only requires one screw - these are captive combination head screws that can be fixed with a Philips head or flat head screwdriver. All of the screws are pointing in the same direction. This way you do not have to turn and move your hand around to fix each contact which saves time during installation.
With ErgoCONTACT, you insert the screwdriver from the top instead of from the side. This makes it easier to achieve the required torque and the pressure is applied directly from the grip. All of the screws point in the same direction. This saves time, because it‘s no longer necessary to rotate the front part in your hand in order to tighten the contact screws of the individual poles one after the other.
Curved conductor guidance channels easily and securely move the conductor ends into the contacts.
The screw trajectory is additionally supported by a guide collar which prevents slide-off and minimises the danger of injury.
Each contact has only one screw: a captive combination head screw that is permanently integrated in the guide collar in the factory and can be turned using either a Phillips or a flathead screwdriver. Since only one screw has to be set for each contact, installation is easy and time-saving.
Connection technology SafeCONTACT
Our 16 and 32 A plugs and connectors are also available in PowerTOP Xtra S versions with our proprietary SafeCONTACT screwless connection technology. It eliminates the need to peel the insulation off the wires or otherwise prepare them, letting you make connections more than twice as fast and eliminating subsequent maintenance!
Plug in conductors without stripping, lever down the terminals with a screwdriver – that‘s it.
In one work process the insulation is separated and a secure contact connection established.
Screwless spring terminal technology TwinCONTACT
MENNEKES wall mounted and panel mounted receptacles in 16 and 32 A are equipped with out time-saving spring terminal technology TwinCONTACT. You simply remove the insulation from the wire and insert the conductor into the receptacle. Coded twin clamps securely hold the conductor in the right place. If you want to release the conductor again, you can easily disconnect it by pressing the red release button.
Screw connection technology 63 and 125 A
In the 63 and 125 A models, the contact screws are space-savingly integrated next to the guide collar into the front part of the plug or connector. The stripped conductors are simply inserted – they can be used with or without wire end sleeves.
Two contact screws ensure a secure hold of the conductors. These are tightened diagonally and permanently keep the conductors in position.
FAQs, technical support, training and factory visits
Do you have questions about topics around electrotechnology? Have a look at our FAQ site! If you cannot find your answers there, our technical support will help you.
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