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Different National Standards for wire/ barrier/ PCB Terminal Blocks

Standard for PCT quick connection terminals

In the international standard classification, terminal blocks relate to electrical devices, shipbuilding and offshore structures, kitchen equipment, aerospace electrical equipment and systems. Threads, Road vehicle fittings, Wires and cables, Switchgear and controls, Insulation, Road vehicle internal combustion engines, Characteristics and design of machines, fittings, equipment. Batteries and accumulators, welding, brazing and low-temperature welding, electromechanical components for electronic and telecommunications equipment, rotating electrical machines, electric lamps and related devices, fruits, vegetables and their products, transmission and distribution networks.

In the standard classification of various countries, binding posts involve installation, wiring connections, marine electrical installations, fasteners, residential and public construction projects, electronics, electrical equipment, power supply equipment, low-voltage distribution appliances, connectors, insulators, vehicles Used electronics, electrical equipment and instrumentation, low-voltage electrical equipment, welding and cutting, cables and accessories, energy storage devices, bare wires, welding and cutting equipment, electrical systems and equipment, transformers, electric light source products, electronic components, electrical Comprehensive equipment and appliances, electrical insulation materials and their products.

Different terminal block standards

Different terminal block standards

CZ-CSN, standard on terminals
CSN 34 9450-1953 Terminal Tenon
CSN 36 4322-1961 Lead-acid battery pole terminals and terminal screws for transportation vehicles
CSN 37 0650 Z2-1997 Screw terminal. skills requirement. test
CSN 36 4111-1968 Battery terminals and battery electrodes
CSN 01 4020-1952 Special thread for bushing terminals
CSN 37 0660 Z1-1997 Terminal posts without screws. skills requirement. test
CSN 33 0161-1983 Rules for marking terminals for auxiliary circuits of switching and control equipment
CSN 36 4319-1987 Lead-acid battery terminal posts for motorcycles and scooters. basic size

American standard terminal blocks

American standard terminal blocks

Industry Standards – Electronics, Standards for Binding Posts:
SJ 1866-1981 JZ type terminal

Japan Industrial Standards Research Council, standards for terminal blocks:
JIS F 8811: 1996 Shipbuilding, small terminals

U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, standards for binding posts:
DLA MS21256 REV G ADMIN NOTICE 1-2005 Turnbuckle brake binding post
DLA MS21256 REV G-2003 turnbuckle brake binding post
DLA MS21251 REV M (1)-2005 brake terminal turnbuckle body
DLA A-A-59560 VALID NOTICE 1-2006 (insulated) waterproof electrical binding post
DLA MS33736 REV D (1)-2006 Brake Terminal Turnbuckle Assembly
DLA MS33736 REV D ADMIN NOTICE 1-2005 Brake Terminal Turnbuckle Assembly
DLA A-A-59562 A-2007 Screw-type electrical terminals (non-insulated)
DLA MIL-DTL-55422 A-2001 General Specification for Gate Caps and Anode Terminals
DLA A-A-59555 A-2007 Top Insert (Insulated) Waterproof Electrical Terminal Post
DLA A-A-59559 A-2007 Double O-shaped face seal (insulated) waterproof electrical terminal
DLA DSCC-DWG-86103 REV E-2010 Contact, Socket, Electrical, Crimp to Wire (For 0,025″ Binding Post)
DLA DSCC-DWG-86103 REV F-2011 Contact, Socket, Electrical, Crimp to Wire (For 0,025″ Binding Post)
Industry Standards – Automotive, Standards on Terminal Posts:
QC/T 423-1999 Automotive electrical terminal markings

EU terminal block standards

EU terminal block standards

(United States) Military Regulations and Regulations, Standards for Terminal Posts:
ARMY MIL-HDBK-1277 VALID NOTICE 1-2013 connectors, chips, terminals, terminal blocks, binding posts, electrical
ARMY MS18002 REV B VALID NOTICE 2-2000 PAR 36 Style Dish Shape Aluminum Reflective Sealed Beam Incandescent Lamp with 2 Screw Terminals
ARMY MS18002 REV B-1979 PAR 36 Type Dish Shape Aluminum Reflective Sealed Beam Incandescent Lamp with 2 Screw Terminals

Aviation Industry Association of America, standards for terminal blocks:
AIA NAS 192-1980 (Discontinued) Terminal Blocks, Binding Terminal Blocks, Electrical (Revision 3)
AIA NAS 704-1980 (Invalid Design) Terminals, Studs Turret, Hollow, Small Rev, 4
AIA NAS 20-1950 (Obsolete) Screw Binding Post, Connector Panel, Electrical Superseded January 1950 (Using AN3432) (Revision 3)
AIA NAS 705-1980 (Discontinued) Terminal Post, Stud Turret, Single-Ended, Miniature Superseded February 1980 (Using MIL-T-55155) (Revision 6)

Standard for PCT quick connection terminals

Standard for PCT quick connection terminals

American Society of Motor Vehicles Engineers, standards for terminal blocks:
SAE ARP1928A-2004 Recommended Torque Methods for Connecting Electrical Wiring Devices to Terminal Panels or Blocks, Terminal Studs, Binding Posts, etc.
SAE ARP1928-1991 Torque Recommendations for Connecting Electrical Wiring Equipment to Terminal Panels or Blocks, Studs, Binding Posts, etc.
SAE ARP1928A-2017 Torque Recommendations for Connecting Electrical Wiring Equipment to Terminal Blocks or Terminal Blocks, Studs, Binding Posts, etc.
SAE ARP1928B-2022 Torque Recommendations for Connecting Electrical Wiring Equipment to Terminal Blocks or Terminal Blocks, Studs, Binding Posts, etc.

British-style one-input multiple-output splitter standard

British-style one-input multiple-output splitter standard

German Standardization Institute, standards for terminal blocks:
DIN 72332-1: 1977 Battery terminals for starting batteries, welding terminals
DIN 72333-3: 1976-10 Tapered battery post connector; ground braid, ground strap
DIN 72333-1: 1976-10 Tapered battery post connectors for ground braiding
DIN 72333-2: 1976-10 Tapered battery post connector with ground braid
DIN 72333-4: 1976-10 Shallow tapered battery post connectors for ground braiding
DIN 46260-1: 1988 Bolted terminal blocks for low voltage, Part 1: Assembly
DIN 4000-41: 1983 Product Characteristics Chart of Solder Lugs, Solder Pins and Terminals
DIN 46262-1: 1988 Bolt terminals for low voltage, Part 1: Insulators
DIN 46266-2: 1988 Lead terminals for high voltage, Part 2: Bushing terminals
DIN 46260-2: 1988 Bolt terminals for low voltage, Part 2: Parts list
DIN 46262-2: 1988 Bolted terminal blocks for low voltage, Part 2: Bushing bolts
DIN 72311-17: 1976 Lead-acid batteries, starter batteries, protective covers for terminals
DIN 46294: 1985 Rectangular terminal strip with 6 terminals, main dimensions
DIN 72333-1: 1976 Part 1: Tapered battery post connectors for braided sleeves for ground cables
DIN 72333-2: 1976 Part 2: Tapered battery post connectors for ground cable braids
DIN EN ISO 5828:2001 Resistance welding equipment, auxiliary connecting cables with water-cooled lug terminals, dimensions and characteristics
DIN 46262-4: 1988 Bolt terminals for low voltage, Part 4: Split rings, shackles, washers, washers
DIN 43675-5: 1979-01 Terminal octagonal connector for transformer bushings, rated current exceeding 10000 A
DIN 72333-4: 1976 Part 4: Lightweight tapered battery terminals for braided covers for ground cables
DIN 46202: 1987-06 Terminals for switchgear, control equipment, transformers and arresters of 52kV and above
DIN 43675-5: 1979 Part 5: Octagonal connectors for terminal posts of transformer bushings rated 1000 A
DIN EN 3841-510: 2005 Aerospace series, circuit breakers, test methods, Part 510: Signal terminal strength
DIN 72333-3: 1976 Part 3: Tapered battery terminals for braided sleeves for ground cables, ground fixing straps
DIN 43675-2: 1984-02 Terminal connector; flat connector for outdoor transformer bushings; U<(index)m> 24 and 36 kV, 5 and 8 kA
DIN EN 3841-509: 2005 Aerospace series, Circuit breakers, Test methods, Part 509: Insertion and withdrawal forces of signal terminals

Plug-in fence terminal block standard

Plug-in fence terminal block standard

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, Standard for terminal blocks
prEN IEC 61084-2-4: 2022/prAA Cable trunking systems and cable raceway systems for electrical installations Part 2-4: Special requirements Terminal posts and terminal posts

Without specifying the issuing authority, standards regarding terminal blocks
BS IEC 61084-2-4: 2017 Cable duct systems and cable raceway systems for electrical installations Part 2-4: Special requirements – Terminal posts and terminal posts
BS AU 91:1965(2000) Specification for dimensions of starter battery taper post cable connectors (automobiles and light commercial vehicles using positive grounding systems)

RU-GOST R, standard regarding terminal blocks:
GOST 23598-1979 Terminal type cable glands, structure and dimensions

AAIA/National Aerospace Industry Standards, Standards for Terminal Posts:
AIA/NAS NAS288-2010 Drag chain turnbuckle binding posts; Modification 3
AIA/NAS NAS287-2010 (for die) drag chain cable terminals; modification 4

AIA/NAS – Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc, standards for binding posts:
NAS20-1950 Screws Binding Posts Connector Panel Electrical (Rev. 3)

RO-ASRO, standard for terminal blocks:
STAS 11381/4-1988 Graphical symbols for electrical diagrams. Conductor posts and connectors
STAS 11235-1979 Screw terminals. General quality technical requirements
STAS 11236-1979 General technical quality requirements for terminal blocks and connections without screws
STAS 1442-1952 Internal electrical equipment. Distribution board ground terminals up to 200A and 500V

Industry standards – aerospace, standards on terminals:
QJ 1510-1988 Technical conditions for terminals of wrap-around contacts

American National Standards Institute, standards for binding posts:
ANSI C29, 9-1983 Wet-process porcelain insulators, terminal-type devices

ES-AENOR, standard for binding posts:
UNE 20-158-1985 Terminal markings and acquisition of power transformers
UNE 26-402-1989 Motor vehicles. Relay. Terminal arrangement and function assignment
UNE 21-805-1982 Low-pressure industrial gears. Terminal markings and characteristic numbers. General provisions
UNE 26-406 Pt, 2-1991 Rail Vehicles. High-voltage terminals for fire coils and distributors. Part 2: Convex Shape
UNE 26-406 Pt, 1-1991 Rail Vehicles. High-voltage terminals for fire coils and distributors. Part 1: Concave Shape
UNE 20-132-1991 Description of terminal materials and specific conductor terminations and general provisions for the alphanumeric system

French Standardization Association, standards for terminal blocks:
NF R13-201: 1964 Terminals for alternators and their regulators,
NF R13-201: 1966 Terminals for alternators and their regulators
NF C93-461: 1982 Electronic components, terminal connection systems, connection modules and accessories for terminal blocks, general requirements
NF L58-405-510*NF EN 3841-510: 2005 Aerospace Series Circuit Breakers Test Methods Part 510: Signal Terminal Strength
NF L58-405-509*NF EN 3841-509: 2005 Aerospace Series Circuit Breakers Test Methods Part 509: Insertion and Extraction Forces of Signal Terminals

American Electronic Components, Components and Materials Association, standards for binding posts:
ECA J-STD-002C-2007 Solderability Testing of Component Leads, Terminals, Solder Lugs, Binding Posts and Wires
ECA J-STD-002C AMD 1-2008 Solderability Testing of Component Leads, Terminals, Solder Lugs, Binding Posts and Wires, Modification: 1 [Replaces: ECA EIA-364-52B, ECA EIA-364-52A, ECA 364-52]

Danish Standardization Institute, standards for terminal blocks:
DS/EN 50042: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. Terminal identification. External associated electronic circuit components and contact posts
DS/EN 50036: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. AC 2 terminal A-shaped induction proximity switch
DS/EN 50038: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. AC 2-terminal D-shaped induction proximity switch
DS/EN 50040: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. DC 2-terminal A-shaped induction proximity switch
DS/EN 50008: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. DC 3 or 4 terminal A-shaped inductive proximity switch
DS/EN 50025: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. DC 3 or 4 terminal C-shaped inductive proximity switch
DS/EN 50026: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. DC 3 or 4 terminal D-shaped inductive proximity switch
DS/EN 50005: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. Terminal markings and special numbers. General rules
DS/EN 50013: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. Terminal markings and special numbers for special control switches
DS/EN 50012: 1994 Low-voltage switchgear and control equipment for industrial use. Terminal markings and special numbers for special contactor auxiliary contacts

PT-IPQ, standard for terminal blocks:
NP 2948-1984 Low voltage equipment. Industrial equipment. Connection point G type binding post connection point
NP 2957-1984 Low voltage equipment. Industrial equipment category, for complete sets of equipment with a terminal terminal width of 15
NP 2946-1984 Low voltage equipment. Industrial equipment. Terminal posts used in round copper conductors. The area of the corresponding hole

Canadian Standards Association, Standards for Terminal Posts:
CSA C22, 2 No, 153-M1981-1981 Quick Connect Pluggable Terminals, General Directive No. 1, 3-5
European Aerospace and Defense Industry Standardization Association, standards for terminal blocks:
ASD-STAN PREN 3373-010-2006 Aerospace series. Terminal lugs and embedded hinges for crimping electrical conductors. Part 010: Tin-plated ring terminal lugs for crimping copper wires with a maximum temperature of 150°C for metric and inch stud series products. Product Standard; Edition P1
ASD-STAN PREN 3373-011-2006 Aerospace series. Terminal lugs and embedded hinges for crimping electrical conductors. Part 011: Nickel-plated ring terminal lugs for crimping copper wires with a maximum temperature of 260°C for metric and inch stud series products. Product Standard; Edition P1
ASD-STAN PREN 3373-001-2006 Aerospace series. Terminal lugs and embedded hinges for crimping electrical conductors. Part 001: Technical Specifications; Edition P3
ASD-STAN PREN 3708-001-1996 Aerospace series. Modular interconnection system. Binding post connector system. Part 001: Technical Specifications; Edition P2
ASD-STAN PREN 3708-002-1996 Aerospace series. Modular interconnection system. Binding post connector system. Part 002: Performance Specifications; Edition P2
ASD-STAN PREN 2591-428-1995 Aerospace Series. Test methods for electrical and optical connecting components. Part 428: Sinusoidal vibration when current passes through crimped terminal lugs
ASD-STAN PREN 2591-217-1995 Aerospace Series. Electrical and optical connection components. experiment method. Part 217: Voltage drop of terminal lugs and connectors at rated current
ASD-STAN PREN 2591-219-1995 Aerospace Series. Electrical and optical connection components. experiment method. Part 219: Voltage strength of insulated terminal lugs and connectors; Edition P1
ASD-STAN PREN 3373-002-2007 Aerospace series. Terminal lugs and embedded hinges for crimping electrical conductors. Part 002: List of general requirements and product standards; Edition P1
ASD-STAN PREN 2591-218-1995 Aerospace Series. Electrical and optical connection components. experiment method. Part 218: Temperature and current cycling aging of terminal lugs and connectors; Edition P1
ASD-STAN PREN 3708-003-1996 Aerospace series. Modular interconnection system. Binding post connector system. Part 003: Sealed removable feed module. Product Standard; Edition P2
ASD-STAN PREN 3708-004-1996 Aerospace series. Modular interconnection system. Binding post connector system. Part 004: Unsealed removable feed module. Product Standard; Edition P2
ASD-STAN PREN 3373-013-2003 Aerospace series. Terminal lugs and embedded hinges for crimping electrical conductors. Part 013: Insulated and moisture-proof embedded splices for crimping copper conductors with a maximum temperature of 260°C; Edition P1

Korea Science, Technology and Standards Bureau, standards for terminal blocks:
KS C ISO 5828:2001 Resistance welding equipment, auxiliary cables for terminals connected to water cooling lugs
KS C ISO 5828:2016 Resistance welding equipment Auxiliary cables for terminals connected to water cooling lugs

ZA-SANS, standard for binding posts:
SANS 5828: 2004 Resistance welding equipment, water-cooled lug terminal auxiliary connecting cables, dimensions and characteristics
SANS 61084-2-4: 1996 Cable ducting and ducting systems for electrical installations. Part 2: Special requirements. Section 4: Binding Posts

International Organization for Standardization, standards for binding posts:
ISO 5828:1983 Resistance welding equipment, auxiliary cables for connecting terminals of water-cooled lugs

British Standards Institution, standards for terminal blocks:
BS EN 3841-510: 2005 Aerospace series, circuit breakers, test methods, signal terminal strength
BS EN 3841-510: 2004 Aerospace Series Circuit Breakers Test Method Signal Terminal Strength
BS EN 3841-509: 2005 Aerospace series, circuit breakers, test methods, insertion and withdrawal forces for signal terminals
BS EN 3841-509: 2004 Aerospace series circuit breakers Test methods Insertion force and withdrawal force of signal terminals
BS EN 3708-004: 2006 Aerospace series, Modal interconnection systems, Binding post connector systems, Part 004: Unsealed removable feedback modules, Product standard

Indonesian standards, standards for binding posts:
SNI 04-0918, 8-2001 Rotating Electrical Generators, Part 8: Terminal Markings and Instructions for Rotating Electrical Machines

NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization, standards for binding posts:
STANAG 4015 P2-1965 Wheeled Tactical Vehicle Starter Battery Terminal Post Dimensions and Locations (ED 2 AMD 1)

European Committee for Standardization, standards for terminal blocks:
EN 3841-510: 2004 Aerospace Series, Test methods for circuit breakers, Part 510: Signal terminal strength
EN 3841-509: 2004 Aerospace Series, Test methods for circuit breakers, Part 509: Insertion and withdrawal forces of signal terminals

European Aviation Industry Association, standards for terminal blocks:
AECMA PREN 3841-510-1998 Aerospace Series, Test Methods for Circuit Breakers, Part 510: Strength of Signal Terminals
AECMA PREN 3841-510-2003 Aerospace Series, Test Methods for Circuit Breakers, Part 510: Strength of Signal Terminals
AECMA PREN 3841-510-1996 Aerospace Series, Test Methods for Circuit Breakers, Part 510: Strength of Signal Terminals
AECMA PREN 3841-509-1998 Aerospace Series, Test Methods for Circuit Breakers, Part 509: Insertion and Extraction Forces of Signal Terminals
AECMA PREN 3841-509-1996 Aerospace Series, Test Methods for Circuit Breakers, Part 509: Insertion and Extraction Forces of Signal Terminals
AECMA PREN 2591-D12-1992 Aerospace Series, Optoelectronic Connecting Components Test Methods Part D12: Insertion and Extraction Forces of Signal Terminals

American Electronic Circuits and Electronic Interconnection Industry Association, standards for binding posts:
IPC J-STD-002C-2008 Solderability Test of Component Leads, Terminals, Solder Lugs, Terminal Posts and Wires, Consolidated Amendment 1: November 2008 [Replaced: ECA 638]

International Electrotechnical Commission, standards for binding posts:
IEC 61084-2-4: 1996 Cable ducts and ducting systems for electrical installations Part 2: Special requirements Section 4: Terminal posts
IEC 60254-2: 2000 Lead-acid batteries for traction, Part 2: Battery dimensions, terminals and battery pole markings

PL-PKN, standard for binding posts:
PN E06340-1991 Organic material insulator systems for indoor binding posts with approximate voltages between 1000 volts and 300 kilovolts
PN E06322-02-1990 Indoor and outdoor systems with insulator terminals of ceramic or glass material having an approximate voltage greater than 1000 volts