Connection blocks for use in electrical and lighting applications feature a DIN 40685 porcelain insulation body capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1000 deg C.

Camden Electronics has extended its range of connection blocks for use in electrical and lighting applications where high temperatures are expected. With new single and four pole versions complementing the original two and three pole styles, the CE marked CHTB series high temperature resistant connection blocks feature a DIN 40685 porcelain insulation body capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1000 deg C. The nickel-plated brass inserts feature a working temperature of 350 deg C.

As well as new single and four pole models, each type is now available in four sizes as opposed to two previously.

The four sizes feature insert diameters of 3, 3.5, 4.4 and 6mm.

Conductors are clamped with zinc-plated steel CQ-15 metric screws with maximum conductor section of 4mm2 for rigid conductor in 3mm insert, 6mm2 for 3.5mm insert, 10mm2 for 4.4mm insert and 16mm2 for 6mm insert.

Maximum flexible conductor sizes are 4, 4, 6 and 10mm2 respectively.

Maximum working voltage is 450V AC, with maximum current of 32A for 3mm inserts, 41A for 3.5mm inserts, 57A for 4.4mm inserts and 76A for 6mm insert types.

Camden's extended CHTB series high temperature resistant connection blocks complement the company's latest connector product line that encompasses a wide range of terminal strips and related connector components.

These include an extensive range of 12-pole terminal strips, screw to screwless connectors, push-in fast connectors, plug and socket connectors, transformer connectors and a wide range of related accessories.

Camden Electronics, based at St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of PCB terminal blocks, fuses and fuseholders, sealed lead acid batteries, LEDs, miniature switches, interface modules, enclosures, IC and PLCC sockets and relay bases for the electronics, telecommunications, lighting, and electrical industries.