terminals and connectors
The right terminal for every application – from control cabinet to junction box
Terminals and connectors are the foundation of every electrical installation. Whether connecting conductors in a junction box, distributing protective conductors in a control cabinet, or branching power from a main cable – there is a terminal type for every installation situation. At WATT24 you'll find all common versions from manufacturers including WAGO, Phoenix Contact, OBO Bettermann, and Pollmann.
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Terminal types at a glance
Splicing connectors – also known as plug-in connectors (lever/push-in) or choc blocks (screw connection) – are compact field connectors without a DIN rail for the direct connection of conductors in junction boxes, luminaire connections, and field wiring. All poles within a single connector are internally linked conductively.
Rail-mounted terminal blocks are DIN rail terminals for professional control cabinet assembly per IEC 60947-7-1. They are mounted on the 35 mm mounting rail (TS 35) and lined up into terminal strips. Sub-types include protective conductor terminals (PE), two-level terminals, and three-level terminals.
Branch connectors are power distribution terminals for tapping from the main conductor to one or more outgoing conductors – without interrupting the main conductor. They have an asymmetric design and are rated for large conductor cross-sections (16–150 mm²).
| Terminal type | Installation | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Splicing connector | Without DIN rail, in the field | Junction boxes, luminaire connections, field wiring |
| Rail-mounted terminal | 35 mm DIN rail | Control cabinet assembly, control and power circuits |
| Protective conductor terminal (PE) | 35 mm DIN rail, conductively connected | Standards-compliant PE distribution in control cabinets |
| Two-level terminal | 35 mm DIN rail | 2 levels, space-saving wiring |
| Three-level terminal | 35 mm DIN rail | 3 levels, maximum wiring density |
| Branch connector | Without DIN rail, at the cable | Power distribution, main conductor branch 16–150 mm² |