ATEX-IECEx DIN Rail Terminal Blocks Add Safety for Explosive Areas

June 30, 2025
Altech’s ATEX-IECEx DIN Rail Terminal Blocks include tool-less push-in connection technology.

ATEX-IECEx DIN Rail Terminal Blocks are designed for safe, reliable electrical connections in potentially explosive atmospheres. Intended for use in ATEX/IECEx certified enclosures with a minimum IP54 rating, the product line covers multiple connection technologies for diverse industrial needs.

Service temperature ranges reach up to 230°F (110°C), with ambient temperature ranges from -76 to 151°F (-60 to +66°C) at mounting position. Some models support ambient temperature ranges of -40 to 104°F (-40 to +40°C) with service temperature ranges of -40 to 185°F (-40 to +85°C). The insulation material is Polyamide 66, CTI 600, Material Group 1.

Wire sizes range from 24 AWG to 250 kcmil. Terminal blocks carry specific markings for increased safety ("e") and intrinsic safety ("i"), including Ex eb IIC Gb, Ex ec IIC Gc, Ex ib IIC Gb, and Ex ic IIC Gc.

The product line includes CP Series Push-In Terminal Blocks with stainless steel push-in springs and universal push-in jumper systems, CX Series Spring/Cage Clamp Terminal Blocks with compact designs, CY Series Screw Clamp Terminal Blocks with snap-on ground blocks, and CT Series Screw Clamp Terminal Blocks with a traditional screw jumper system.

Additional options include Ring Lug and Stud Terminals for severe vibration and large wire sizes, and Panel Mount and Mini Rail Terminal Blocks offering compact screw or spring/cage clamp technologies.

Features:

  • ATEX-IECEx approved for explosive atmospheres
  • Service temperature up to 230°F (110°C)
  • Ambient temperature range -76 to 151°F (-60 to +66°C)
  • Polyamide 66 insulation, CTI 600
  • Wire sizes from 24 AWG to 250 kcmil
  • CP Series Push-In Terminal Blocks with tool-less connection
  • CX Series Spring/Cage Clamp Terminal Blocks
  • CY and CT Series Screw Clamp Terminal Blocks
  • Ring Lug, Stud, Panel Mount, and Mini Rail options
  • Universal push-in jumper system on select models

Altech Corporation
Flemington, NJ
(908) 806-9400
[email protected]
altechcorp.com

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