7 Frequently Asked Questions about Cage Clamp

1. How is Cage Clamp different from the rest when it comes to screwless fasteners?

Solid or stranded wire is automatically connected using the innovative Cage Clamp stainless steel clamping mechanism. Cage Clamps come in a variety of sizes to accept wire AWGs ranging from 28 to 12. No other wire preparation, such as crimps, ferrules, or tinning, is required aside from stripping the wire.

The leaf-spring principle is used in most of the other vendors' screwless systems. Many electrical outlets have this style of the connector in the back. Because it lacks sides to retain the strands as well as the acute angle where the wire comes into contact, the leaf-spring is only advised for larger, solid wires.

2. Do Cage Clamp blocks take as long to wire as screw-clamp blocks?

While comparing the wiring of screw-type terminals done by hand with the Cage Clamp terminals, public wiring competitions and significant customer time studies have shown a decrease in wiring time of 75%.

In spite of the fact that powered screwdrivers can be used to tighten the clamping screws, using a Cage Clamp saves time.

Additional savings can be realised if wire preparation, such as tinning, ferrules, or crimps, can be omitted.

3. When compared to screw-clamp blocks, how does the Cage Clamp operate differently?

It is "operator-dependent" when it comes to screw connections. In other words, the installer has to make a judgement call on how tight the screw should be. A manufacturing setup with skilled workers or special torque screwdrivers can help control this issue. It is more difficult to establish proper screw connections in field wiring.

Less skilled workers can create good connections using the automatic clamping feature of Cage Clamps. You can use a regular straight-bladed screwdriver to operate the cage clamp. Front and side-entry terminal blocks are available.

4. How is the Cage Clamp so durable?

The Cage Clamp is an ultra-reliable computer. Continuously dynamically loaded (PDL) springs like those in automobiles and industrial machinery are extremely durable and can perform millions of operations before needing to be replaced. When compared to springs under dynamic load, the Cage Clamp is used just a few times, but its design is based on the same principles.

Elmex Controls Pvt. Ltd. - one of the excellent Clamp manufacturers in India, has been designing and producing high-quality connectors for over forty years. Using the latest in quality control technology, these high standards can be maintained at all times.

5. When used recklessly, how come the Cage Clamp is impervious to damage?

As a result, the spring movement is controlled by the cage and a positive stop on insulation material in the housing to avoid overstressing of the spring. Inexperienced operators can't even begin to repair the Cage Clamp's damage.

6. How does the Cage Clamp manage to secure the wire in a way that prevents damage to the wire?

Proportional clamping can be achieved by using the Cage Clamp. The clamping force increases linearly with wire diameter.

Thanks to their distinctive design features, the cage clamp’s flat surface area and curved current bar ensure secure attachment without wire damage. A pullout force can be exerted on the Cage Clamp at a higher angle, which enhances the clamp's retention force.

AWG 14 and AWG 24 wires are pictured in each of the images below. VDE 0609 specified the tightening torque for screw-type terminal blocks. While the Cage Clamp connection is always the same, this value can vary and is influenced by the operator in actual use.

7. When it comes to connecting several wires, what's the best approach to do it?

Many industry and national standards stipulate "one wire per clamping point" for reasons of safety, reliability, and ease of troubleshooting. Elmex Controls Pvt. Ltd. is the most popular as well as trusted manufacturer and supplier of Cage Clamp type terminal blocks offering a wide range of options to satisfy these needs.

Three- and four-wire front-entry versions of the multiple wire terminal blocks exist. The use of one-piece insulated jumpers to connect two or more terminal blocks is not uncommon.

Each wire in both situations has a cage clamp of its own, which, thanks to its front-entry design, takes up no more room than a two-conductor terminal block.