en.Wedoany.com Reported - German company Phoenix Contact launched its new generation of rail-mounted terminal blocks based on Push-X connection technology in June 2026—the XT/XTV series trigger spring terminals. This technology utilizes a pre-loaded contact spring principle, enabling tool-free and ferrule-free quick wiring, improving wiring efficiency by approximately 50% compared to traditional screw connection methods.
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Blomberg, Germany, Phoenix Contact is a multinational enterprise in the field of electrical connection and industrial automation. Since introducing the world's first ceramic-housing terminal block in 1928, the company has continuously innovated in electrical connection technology. As of fiscal year 2024, Phoenix Contact employs 19,400 people worldwide, operates 13 production sites, and has a business presence in over 100 countries, achieving sales revenue of 3 billion euros in fiscal year 2024. Currently, XT/XTV series products based on Push-X connection technology are widely used in industries such as energy storage and mechanical manufacturing.
According to Phoenix Contact, the core of Push-X technology lies in the pre-loaded contact spring. The operator simply inserts the wire into the bottom of the wiring area, and the spring is triggered with a clear "click" sound, while the push-button for wire release pops up, providing both visual and auditory feedback that the connection is complete. This technology is compatible with solid wires and flexible wires with or without ferrules. To release the wire, simply press the orange push-button for quick disconnection.
The XT series features a front-entry design with a rated wire size of 2.5mm², accommodating wires from 0.5mm² to 4mm²; the XTV series features a side-entry design, offering products with rated wire sizes of 6mm², 10mm², and 16mm², accommodating wires from 0.5mm² to 25mm². The XT/XTV series is part of the Phoenix Contact CLIPLINE complete terminal block system, seamlessly compatible with traditional terminals, and complies with UL 94V-0 flammability rating, IEC 60947-7-2 connection standards, as well as global certifications such as CB and CE.
The launch of Push-X tool-free connection technology provides a more efficient and reliable solution for electrical connections in industrial control cabinets, helping to reduce on-site installation time, tool dependency, and operational difficulty.
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