heavy duty quick connects for testing?

[eeinpa]

Need ideas for a way to quickly connect fairly heavy motor leads (up to ~2 AWG) for test purposes...

I like those little terminal strips for small wires where each one has a little lever you lift up to remove contact pressure. Does anyone know of a vendor who makes these in jumbo sizes?

Maybe I should start a company!

 

[jraef]

Consider using MELTRIC connectors (range 30A-200A)

I doubt you are, but you sound like a salesman for Meltric. Didn't listen to the "customer" who JUST got through saying why he did not want to waste money on pin type connectors, then say "use pin type connectors".

 

[thinker]

Jraef,
I am not a salesman for Meltric (or anyone else). I used those connectors (series DS, 200A) in design of heavy duty AC dynamometer with quick disconnect requirement, and we had quite positive results. The only tricky issue was to provide a motor cable shield continuity through extensively gasketed parts of the connector.

 

[Laplacian]

I know this is a late response, but remembered this thread when I ran across the linked product:

http://www.wago.us/company/397.htm

 

[Zogzog]

I know just the thing you are looking for.

http://www.meltric.com

 

[DwightSchrute]

Before anyone accuses me of being a salesman for Leviton...Have you considered a product like this?[

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?a=b&item=9414

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Simple, reusable matched male/female insulated high amperage sigle pin connectors..relatively inexpensive.This particular part is rated for up to 300A and is sized for #2AWG-2/0..Simple set screw to attach to your cable.
Similar product is made by others. They are generically referred to as "Cam-lok" connectors.

 

[itsmoked]

We won't accuse you of that... Maybe crazy for responding to an ancient thread who's poster could be by now retired, and sailing across the South Pacific. But NO, not a Leviton salesman. Never...

Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.-

http://www.flaminsystems.com

 

[IACORP]

Check Wago.com. they make these that handle this size. You can also search thier distributors in your area to purchase. I sale these in the Dallas area and customers love em. Cost is about $18ea and you wont find an easier solution.

 

[peebee]

Have you considered meltric connectors?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[mcgyvr]

Realy late but
Phoenix contact
Look at their HDFK series

http://eshop.phoenixcontact.com/phoenix/treeViewClick.do?UID=0709534&parentUID=null&reloadFrame=true

We use the HDFK95 for currents up to 210 Amps (up to 4/0 wire I believe)

Simple cage clamp type connector..