Adels-Contact DS - 12-Pole Screw Terminal Strips with Wire Protector, 2.5 to 16 sq mm, UL/CSA

Adels-Contact DS strips are 12-pole screw terminal strips with a wire protector: the screw presses on a protector plate rather than on the conductor, so fine-stranded, stranded and solid wires are clamped without damage. Adels-Contact is a German specialist in connecting technology for lighting and building installation: terminal blocks, screwless connectors and pluggable connector systems.

Four sizes cover rated cross-sections of 2.5, 6, 10 and 16 mm² (24 to 76 A). All carry EN 60998, UL and CSA approvals. Each size has its own page; prices are on request.

Choose your DS strip

All four sizes are supplied at a price on request.

• Adels-Contact 230/12 DS - 12 poles, 2.5 mm² rated, 0.5-4.0 mm² clamping, 24 A, 450 V - price on request
• Adels-Contact 1000/12 DS - 12 poles, 6.0 mm² rated, 0.5-8.0 mm² clamping, 41 A, 500 V - price on request
• Adels-Contact 1500/12 DS - 12 poles, 10 mm² rated, 0.5-10.0 mm² clamping, 57 A, 500 V - price on request
• Adels-Contact 2000/12 DS - 12 poles, 16 mm² rated, 0.5-22.0 mm² clamping, 76 A, 500 V - price on request

How to choose

Choose by conductor size and current: 230/12 DS for 2.5 mm² (24 A), 1000/12 DS for 6 mm² (41 A), 1500/12 DS for 10 mm² (57 A) and 2000/12 DS for 16 mm² (76 A). Each clamps a wider range than its rated size - see the size pages.

At a glance

• Sizes: 230/12, 1000/12, 1500/12 and 2000/12 DS
• Poles: 12
• Rated cross-section: 2.5 to 16 mm²
• Rating: 24 to 76 A; 450 or 500 V
• Approvals: EN 60998, UL, CSA
• Price: on request

Technical data (common to all sizes)

• Conductors: fine-stranded, stranded or solid
• Maximum ambient temperature: 85 °C at rated current
• Minimum temperature: -40 °C
• Component temperature: up to 105 °C
• Insulating body: polyamide (PA), UL94 V-2
• Clamp: brass, with wire protector
• Approvals: EN 60998; UL; CSA
• Accessories: strain relief ZEL 110 (order no. 196420); marking strips

Why choose the DS strip

• Wire protector - the screw presses on a protector plate, not directly on the conductor, so fine-stranded wire is not damaged
• Takes fine-stranded, stranded or solid conductors
• UL and CSA approved, built to EN 60998
• Rated at 85 °C ambient; components rated to 105 °C, down to -40 °C
• 12 poles in one strip, with marking strips and a strain relief available

How it is wired

1. Fix the strip in place in the panel, luminaire or enclosure.
2. Strip each conductor to the length given for the strip and insert it under the wire protector.
3. Tighten the clamping screw to the stated torque with a suitable screwdriver.

Where it is used

• Control panels and distribution boards
• Luminaires and lighting equipment
• Machines and equipment wiring
• Building installation and junctions

Related products

• Adels-Contact AC 166 G - pluggable installation system: plugs, sockets and distributors
• All Adels-Contact terminal blocks and connectors
• All electrical connectors

Frequently asked questions

What is a wire protector?

A plate between the clamping screw and the conductor, so the screw does not cut into fine-stranded wire.

Which size do I need?

230/12 DS for 2.5 mm², 1000/12 DS for 6 mm², 1500/12 DS for 10 mm², 2000/12 DS for 16 mm² - each clamps a wider range than its rated size.

Are they UL listed?

They carry UL and CSA approvals as well as EN 60998.

Where can I buy Adels-Contact DS terminal strips in India?

From Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which supplies Adels-Contact connectors and terminal strips across India. Call +91 9340081159 with the model, quantity and delivery location and we will confirm the price, availability and lead time.

How to order

Supplied by Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to sites across India. Pick the size from the list above, then call +91 9340081159 or send an enquiry with the model, quantity and delivery location - we will confirm stock, lead time and the delivered cost of the terminal strips.