This allows applications such as thermostats or smoke detectors to be mounted in any orientation, offering much greater flexibility. The design of this new TE connector also simplifies the installation of smart devices such as control panels, security system interfaces, access controls, and environmental monitors, among others.

“The new BUCHANAN WireMate connectors are easy to use, even for novice installers,” says Ryan Hill, product manager for TE’s industrial business unit. “The connectors mount onto a wall plate, and the wires are threaded through a hole in the wall. Then, simply strip the wires and insert them into the terminal block for a reliable termination without the need for a screwdriver or other tools.”.

There's a clear entry point for the cables, and removing them is just as easy, thanks to an innovative lever design that allows them to be released one at a time. The connector also features a flat surface for marking or color-coding the cables for quick and easy installation.

Buchanan WireMate connectors are available in 2 to 8 positions with 5 or 8 mm center lines. They are rated for 5 amps for 18 AWG wire or 3 amps for 20-24 AWG wire; all are rated for 250 V AC. The contacts are made of tinned copper alloy. The header connectors are injection-molded, high-temperature resistant, flame-retardant (UL94 V-0) liquid crystal plastic (LCP), and the housings are made of thermoplastic polyester (PBT).

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