MCS 8K Spring Cage Pluggable Terminal Blocks

Series Part Number

Part Number: ULO - TB440 - 8KMB - 5.0 - 02 P
Explanation:

Brand

Series Code

TB410 - 2.5mm; 8K or 8KG
TB420 - 3.5mm; 8K or 8KG
TB430 - 3.81mm; 8K or 8KG
TB440 - 5.0mm; all eight listed models
TB450 - 5.08mm; 8K, 8KC, 8KG or 8KMA
TB460 - 7.5mm; all eight listed models
TB470 - 7.62mm; 8K, 8KC, 8KG or 8KMA

Plug Model

8K - Plain; all seven pitches
8KB - Plain, alternative actuator; 5.0 or 7.5mm
8KC - Retaining pegs; 5.0, 5.08, 7.5 or 7.62mm
8KD - Pegs, alternative actuator; 5.0 or 7.5mm
8KG - Paired end levers; all seven pitches
8KGB - End levers, alternative actuator; 5.0 or 7.5mm
8KMA - Mounting flanges, A actuator; 5.0, 5.08, 7.5 or 7.62mm
8KMB - Mounting flanges, B actuator; 5.0 or 7.5mm

Pitch

2.5 - TB410
3.5 - TB420
3.81 - TB430
5.0 - TB440
5.08 - TB450
7.5 - TB460
7.62 - TB470

Poles

02–12 - TB410, 2.5mm
02–24 - All other listed pitches; two-digit count

Pole Suffix

Description

Spring cage plugs and retention options

MCS 8K wire-side plugs provide single-row spring cage connections in seven pitches. Plain bodies, rear retaining pegs, paired end levers and mounting flanges have different clearance requirements. Select the full model and pole count, then match the mating geometry and retention features to the intended counterpart.

PitchAvailable modelsPole count
2.5mmTB410-8K/2.5; TB410-8KG/2.52-12
3.5mmTB420-8K/3.5; TB420-8KG/3.52-24
3.81mmTB430-8K/3.81; TB430-8KG/3.81
5.0mmTB440-8K/5.0; TB440-8KB/5.0; TB440-8KC/5.0; TB440-8KD/5.0; TB440-8KG/5.0; TB440-8KGB/5.0; TB440-8KMA/5.0; TB440-8KMB/5.0
5.08mmTB450-8K/5.08; TB450-8KC/5.08; TB450-8KG/5.08; TB450-8KMA/5.08
7.5mmTB460-8K/7.5; TB460-8KB/7.5; TB460-8KC/7.5; TB460-8KD/7.5; TB460-8KG/7.5; TB460-8KGB/7.5; TB460-8KMA/7.5; TB460-8KMB/7.5
7.62mmTB470-8K/7.62; TB470-8KC/7.62; TB470-8KG/7.62; TB470-8KMA/7.62
VariantRetention arrangementSelection detail
8K, 8KBPlain body8KB has an alternative actuator profile where listed.
8KC, 8KDRear retaining pegs8KD has an alternative actuator profile where listed.
8KG, 8KGBPaired end levers8KGB has an alternative actuator profile where listed.
8KMA, 8KMBEnd mounting flangesA and B actuator arrangements have separate outlines; compare the exact flange dimensions.

Electrical ratings

IEC values apply under the conditions in the table. The two 2.5mm models have different IEC ratings. UL use-group values are listed separately and should not be substituted for IEC values.

ModelsIEC currentIEC voltageImpulse voltageOvervoltage categoryPollution degree
TB410-8K/2.56A100V2.5kVIII2
TB410-8KG/2.54A250V
All listed 3.5mm and 3.81mm models10A
All listed 5.0mm and 5.08mm models16A4kV3
All listed 7.5mm and 7.62mm models400V6kV
Models by pitchUL use groupCurrentVoltage
2.5mmB4A150V
3.5mm, 3.81mm10A300V
5.0mm, 5.08mm, 7.5mm, 7.62mm15A
All modelsC and DNot specifiedNot specified

Conductor preparation and common specifications

Pitch groupSolid conductorFlexible conductorFerruled conductorUL wire rangeStrip length
2.5mm0.2-0.5mm²0.2-0.5mm²0.2-0.5mm²24-20AWG5-6mm
3.5mm, 3.81mm0.2-1.5mm²0.2-1.5mm²0.2-1.5mm²24-16AWG7mm
5.0mm, 5.08mm, 7.5mm, 7.62mm0.2-2.5mm²0.2-2.5mm²0.2-2.5mm²24-14AWG8-9mm
PropertyAll models
TerminationSpring cage
Rows1
Protection ratingIP20
Operating temperature-40°C to +105°C
InsulationPA66, material group I
Flammability classificationUL94V-0
Contact material and finishTin-plated brass
RoHS complianceSpecified

2.5mm outlines

P, N and XX denote pole count in the respective drawings. All length expressions below are in millimetres. Keep body width, contact span and the complete width including retention features separate when calculating clearances.

ModelSide-view dimensionsRow dimensions
TB410-8K/2.511.8 × 17.1mm; main body depth 11.4mmBody 2.5P + 1.5; complete width including 0.6mm protrusion 2.5P + 2.1
TB410-8KG/2.511.8 × 17.1mm; mating projection 5.7mmModule row 2.5P; contact span 2.5(P−1); width across end levers 2.5P + 11.8
TB410-8K/2.5 plug outline
TB410-8K/2.5 plain plug: 2.5mm pitch and body width 2.5(N−1) + 4.0. The small side protrusion adds 0.6mm beyond that body width.
TB410-8KG/2.5 plug outline
TB410-8KG/2.5 with paired end levers and overall width 2.5XX + 11.8.

3.5mm and 3.81mm outlines

ModelSide-view dimensionsRow width
TB420-8K/3.513.5 × 18.7mmModule row 3.5P, plus 1.4mm endplate
TB420-8KG/3.513.4 × 18.6mmAcross end levers 3.5P + 11.8
TB430-8K/3.8113.5 × 18.7mmModule row 3.81P, plus 1.4mm endplate
TB430-8KG/3.8113.4 × 18.6mmAcross end levers 3.81P + 11.8

Contact span is pitch × (P−1). The lever versions have a 6.6mm mating projection. The 3.81mm lever outline below depicts the configuration for three or more poles; the model range includes 2-24 poles.

TB420-8K/3.5 dimensions
TB420-8K/3.5 plain body with 3.5mm contact pitch and a separate endplate allowance.
TB420-8KG/3.5 dimensions
TB420-8KG/3.5 end-lever outline. Body width and the wider lever envelope are dimensioned separately.
TB430-8K/3.81 dimensions
TB430-8K/3.81 plain plug: 3.81N + 1.4 body width and 3.81(N−1) contact span.
TB430-8KG/3.81 dimensions
TB430-8KG/3.81: inner module row 3.81N and outer body row 3.81N + 3.2, with end levers outside the body.

5.0mm plain and retaining-peg plugs

TB440-8K, 8KB, 8KC and 8KD at 5.0mm pitch have a nominal 14.5 × 26.4mm side-view envelope and body width 5P + 1.5. The C/D retaining pegs project 4.5mm and have a centre height of 12.15mm in the detailed drawing. Match the actuator profile and retention arrangement to the selected variant.

TB440-8K/5.0 dimensions
TB440-8K/5.0 plain spring cage plug, with 5mm pitch and body width 5N + 1.5.
TB440-8KB/5.0 dimensions
TB440-8KB/5.0 alternative actuator profile, without rear retaining pegs.
TB440-8KC/5.0 dimensions
TB440-8KC/5.0 retaining-peg arrangement and side-view centre location.
TB440-8KD/5.0 dimensions
TB440-8KD/5.0 combines the alternative actuator profile with rear retaining pegs.

5.0mm lever and flange plugs

ModelsSide-view dimensionsOverall widthRetention detail
TB440-8KG/5.0, TB440-8KGB/5.014.5 × 30mm5P + 16.5End extensions 8.5mm and 8.0mm beyond the 5P module row
TB440-8KMA/5.0, TB440-8KMB/5.014.5 × 26.4mm5P + 14.8Mounting-slot centre distance 5P + 8.8; slot width 2.5mm; centre height 9.8mm
TB440-8KG/5.0 lever plug dimensions
TB440-8KG/5.0 with overall lever envelope 5N + 16.5.
TB440-8KGB/5.0 lever plug dimensions
TB440-8KGB/5.0 alternative actuator profile with paired end levers.
TB440-8KMA/5.0 flange dimensions
TB440-8KMA/5.0: outer width 5N + 14.8 and mounting-slot centre distance 5N + 8.8. The 8KMB variant has its own actuator drawing in the model attachment.

5.08mm outlines

ModelSide-view dimensionsOverall row width
TB450-8K/5.0814.5 × 26.4mm5.08P + 1.5
TB450-8KC/5.085.08P + 1.5, with rear retaining pegs
TB450-8KG/5.0814.3 × 30mm5.08P + 16.5 across end levers
TB450-8KMA/5.0814.5 × 26.4mm5.08P + 14.8 across flanges

The flange mounting-slot centre distance is 5.08P + 8.8, with 2.5mm slot width and 9.8mm centre height. The KC retaining pegs project 4.5mm at a 12.15mm centre height. For shared pitch drawings, use the 5.08mm annotations.

TB450-8K/5.08 dimensions
TB450-8K/5.08 plain plug and 5.08mm contact pitch.
TB450-8KC/5.08 dimensions
TB450-8KC/5.08 retaining-peg plug. Parenthesized pitch values apply to the 5.08mm model.
TB450-8KG/5.08 dimensions
TB450-8KG/5.08 end-lever plug: 5.08N + 16.5 overall width.
TB450-8KMA/5.08 dimensions
TB450-8KMA/5.08: flange outer width 5.08N + 14.8, shown in two views.

7.5mm plain and retaining-peg plugs

TB460-8K, 8KB, 8KC and 8KD at 7.5mm pitch have a nominal 14.5 × 26.4mm side-view envelope. The last module is 5mm wide, giving an inner row of 7.5(P−1) + 5.0 and a body width of 7.5(P−1) + 6.5. C/D retaining pegs project 4.5mm at a centre height of 12.15mm.

TB460-8K/7.5 dimensions
TB460-8K/7.5: contact span, inner row and full body width use distinct dimension endpoints.
TB460-8KB/7.5 dimensions
TB460-8KB/7.5 plain body with alternative actuator profile.
TB460-8KC/7.5 dimensions
TB460-8KC/7.5 rear retaining pegs and body width 7.5(N−1) + 6.5.
TB460-8KD/7.5 dimensions
TB460-8KD/7.5 alternative actuator and retaining pegs. Select the 7.5mm values in the shared drawing.

7.5mm lever and flange plugs

ModelsSide-view dimensionsOverall widthMounting-slot centre distance
TB460-8KG/7.5, TB460-8KGB/7.514.5 × 30mm7.5(P−1) + 21.5Not applicable; paired end levers
TB460-8KMA/7.514.5 × 26.4mm7.5(P−1) + 19.47.5(P−1) + 13.8
TB460-8KMB/7.57.5(P−1) + 19.8

Lever versions add 8.5mm and 8.0mm outside the 7.5(P−1) + 5.0 module row. Flange versions use 2.5mm slots at a 9.8mm centre height. The MA and MB overall widths differ; retain their respective dimensions when allocating space.

TB460-8KG/7.5 dimensions
TB460-8KG/7.5 lever envelope: 7.5(N−1) + 21.5.
TB460-8KGB/7.5 dimensions
TB460-8KGB/7.5 alternative actuator with the same 7.5(N−1) + 21.5 lever envelope.
TB460-8KMA/7.5 flange dimensions
TB460-8KMA/7.5: L1 = 5 + 7.5(P−1), L2 = L1 + 8.8 for mounting centres, and L3 = L1 + 14.4 overall.
TB460-8KMB/7.5 flange dimensions
TB460-8KMB/7.5: overall width 7.5(N−1) + 19.8 and mounting centres 7.5(N−1) + 13.8.

7.62mm outlines

ModelSide-view dimensionsOverall row width
TB470-8K/7.6214.5 × 26.4mm7.62(P−1) + 6.5
TB470-8KC/7.627.62(P−1) + 6.5, with rear retaining pegs
TB470-8KG/7.6214.5 × 30mm7.62(P−1) + 21.5 across end levers
TB470-8KMA/7.6214.5 × 26.4mm7.62(P−1) + 19.4 across flanges

The 7.62mm module row ends with a 5mm module. The KC peg projection is 4.5mm with 12.15mm centre height. The KMA mounting-slot centres are 7.62(P−1) + 13.8 apart, with 2.5mm slot width and 9.8mm centre height.

TB470-8K/7.62 dimensions
TB470-8K/7.62 plain plug: 7.62mm contact pitch and a 5mm final module.
TB470-8KC/7.62 dimensions
TB470-8KC/7.62 rear retaining-peg arrangement and mounting clearances.
TB470-8KG/7.62 dimensions
TB470-8KG/7.62 end-lever plug: overall envelope 7.62(N−1) + 21.5.
TB470-8KMA/7.62 dimensions
TB470-8KMA/7.62 flange outline, including the separate outer-width and mounting-centre dimensions.

General drawing tolerances

Apply individual tolerances where stated. Otherwise, the following general dimension and geometric tolerances apply. Dimension ranges and deviations in the first table are in millimetres.

Dimension rangeTotal pitch toleranceNominal dimension tolerance
Over 0 to 30±0.18±0.20
Over 30 to 53±0.20±0.25
Over 53 to 70±0.25±0.30
Over 70 to 90±0.30±0.35
Over 90 to 115±0.35±0.44
Over 115 to 150±0.44±0.55
Over 150 to 200±0.55±0.70
Over 200 to 250±0.70±0.80
Over 250 to 320±0.75±0.90
Geometric characteristicApplicable rangeTolerance
PerpendicularityOver 0 to 10mm0.2mm
Over 10mm0.3mm
SymmetryAll0.3mm
Straightness and parallelismOver 0 to 100mm0.2mm
Over 100 to 150mm0.3mm
Over 150mm0.5mm

Ordering details

Specify the full TB model, pitch, retention variant and pole count. XXP identifies the selected pole count in the model drawings. Allow access to the spring cage actuators and wire entry, and include the complete lever or flange envelope in the installation layout. Check the exact model attachment for its contact arrangement and mounting detail.