New Industry Products

255 and 380 Amp Power Blocks for Electrical Distribution

June 13, 2017 by Jeff Shepard

BlockMaster Electronics announces the introduction of their new HP Series High Power Terminal Blocks. The new power blocks are rated 600 Volt with a choice of 255 or 380 Amps, for electrical applications in power panel distribution. The new HP Series High Power Terminal Blocks can also be used for lighter power applications, and therefore has extended utility as a "one size fits all" product line.

The new HP Series line of Terminal Blocks are ideally suited for high power distribution in electrical panels, to transition larger wire gauge, high power mains to smaller gauge lower power branch circuits, in applications such as: HVAC equipment, Standby Generators, Chillers, Switch Gear, Lighting Panels, and Other Industrial & Commercial Applications.

BlockMaster’s new HP Series High Power Terminal Blocks consists of five products, with a selection of 1, 2 or 3 poles, optional clear plastic covers, and a wide variety of terminations, including (Line Side/Load Side): Screw clamp/Stud, Screw clamp/Screws, Screw clamp/Screw clamp, Stud/Stud, and Stud/Screws.

All HP Series High Power Terminal Blocks comply with UL and CSA Standards, as well as RoHS, and include the following features: Rated for 600 Volts, 255 or 380 Amps, Operating Temperature of -25 to +125 degrees C, Housing of Phenolic 94V-0, Cover of Polycarbonate (UL94V-2), Aluminum terminals and a 2,500Vac withstand voltage.