Screw or IDC - Which Works Best?

Oct. 20, 2011
For better or worse, some manufacturers used screw-clamp terminal blocks for connections. Now, they have customers that prefer and sometimes specify insulation-displacement connectivity. The customers argue that IDC mean lower installation costs and reduced cabinet space as a result. That's fine, but we would like to hear what real users know about increased likelihood of having to run down loose connections in the field later on. Let us know.
For better or worse, some manufacturers used screw-clamp terminal blocks for connections. Now, they have customers that prefer and sometimes specify insulation-displacement connectivity. The customers argue that IDC mean lower installation costs and reduced cabinet space as a result. That's fine, but we would like to hear what real users know about increased likelihood of having to run down loose connections in the field later on. Let us know.

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