A brief introduction to DINK terminal blocks

dinkle terminal block International are a series of products with a push-in-design for connecting wires to the terminal blocks.
pluggable terminal blocksA pluggable terminal block is composed of a plug and a mating socket. The socket is usually attached to a printed circuit board through pins. The plug fits into the socket, and the wires connect to the socket via Dinkle’s patented push-in-design. This design improves upon traditional screw terminals in terms of efficiency, ease of use, and space savings.
Screw terminals take time to tighten properly, and there is always the danger of under torqueing and loose connections, or over torqueing and stripped screw threads. By contrast, wires connected using this push-in-design technology assure a secure connection, with about 75% less time required per wire installation.
Connecting a solid wire with push-in-design takes only 3.6 seconds, compared to 13.5 seconds for a screw connection. A flexible wire takes just 4.1 seconds to connect, while a screw terminal takes 14.4 seconds. A flexible wire with a ferrule takes only 3.7 seconds to connect, compared to 13.2 seconds for a screw terminal.
Pluggable terminal blocks are available in a wide variety of sizes and ratings. Pitch varies from 2.54 mm to 6.35 mm, with wire ranges from 30-16 to 24-12 AWG. Current ratings are 5 amps to 8 amps at 150 VAC, 8 amps to 16 amps at 300 VAC, and 20 amps at 600 VAC. Connection methods are V-type spring (not patented), or patented S-Cage single, double, and rail type. Value-added customization services include label printing, and supplying blocks in assorted color combinations.
An LED at each connection point is on when current is flowing through the wire, with LED light pipes integral to the phoenix contact terminal block assemblies used to ensure each LED is clearly visible. This indication provides quick visual confirmation of active connections and is useful for troubleshooting.