The 8718 is a two-position horizontal wire entry PC terminal block with 5mm spacing, designed for secure termination of #22-14 AWG wires on circuit boards. It mounts in pre-drilled or stamped holes with a recommended mounting hole size of 0.047 inches (1.19 mm). The housing is made of blue PBT material rated UL 94V-0, and contacts are tin-plated brass. It has a current rating of 16 amps, a rated voltage of 250 volts, and operates from -30°C to 120°C. Dielectric strength is 2500V, with insulation breakdown rated at 1500V AC/min. Multiple units may be interlocked, but strips longer than 24 positions are not recommended due to tolerance accumulation.
Part Number: 8718
TERM BLK 2POS SIDE ENTRY 5MM PCB
Fixed Terminal Blocks HORIZ. TERM. BLOCK
| Keystone Electronics Corp. | DigiKey | VAST STOCK CO., LIMITED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Category | Terminal Blocks | Terminal Blocks | Terminal Blocks |
| Product Number | 8718 | 36-8718-ND | 8718 |
| Product Name | Modular Terminal Block, Horizontal, 2 Position | Terminal Blocks - Wire to Board | Fixed Terminal Blocks |
| Mounting Options | THM | PCB | |
| # of Contacts | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Current Rating | 15 amps | 16 amps | |
| Features | Interlocking (Side) | ||
| Operating Temperature | -30 to 120 C (-22 to 248 F) |
