3M 356 Series Power Clamp Headers

3M 356 Series Power Clamp Headers are board mount connectors and come in right-angle or straight solder tails. These mate with the 3M 358 Series Power Clamp Wiremount Plugs featuring IDC termination that offers a time-saving, reliable, and field-installable wiring solution. These power clamp headers are suitable for wiring applications using 3-4 wires 20AWG to 18AWG and requiring 250V, 6A-10A maximum. Common applications include control systems in homes and buildings and automated production lines.

Features

  • Accepts both branch and terminator connectors
  • End to end stackable at 25.4mm pitch on PCB
  • Header provides connection from wire-to-board for up to two 5-position Power Clamp Wiremount Sockets
  • Integrated press fit board retention pins retain the connector to the board during wave soldering
  • Keyed to stop reverse insertion of sockets
  • One touch latching mechanism ensures a reliable interconnection in demanding field applications
  • Polarization options ensures proper interconnection of mated connectors
  • RoHS compliant
  • Side-to-side stackable at 9mm pitch on PCB

Applications

  • Automated production lines
  • Automated warehouses
  • Control systems in homes and buildings
  • Factory automation applications