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Available from specialist distributor Switchtec is a range of flame retardant terminal blocks from Euroclamp, which meet the EN60335-1 domestic appliances standard.
The components can help manufacturers of appliances for domestic use. It also enables appliances not manufactured specifically for normal household use to be used in domestic applications – thus opening up new markets.
Similarly, appliances not intended for household use but that may be a source of danger to the public, such as light fittings for industry or farms, catering equipment and cleaning appliances, can also benefit from these special terminals.
The majority of Euroclamp’s terminal blocks and plug in connectors can be manufactured according to EN60335-1. These items are not kept as ‘stock’, but are manufactured upon request. Further details on the availability can be obtained from Switchtec. The same in form and fit, the only difference between the company’s normal connectors and an EN60335-1 version is the plastic that they are manufactured from, so upgrading an existing design is simple.