Push-in technology

Make wiring more efficient from start to finish

Take a look at the results the Push-in terminal test conducted by HPS

Customer interview

See how purchasers and technicians benefit from Push-in technology

Win-win with Push-in terminals

How to improve the wiring of control cabinets

The biggest time waster in control cabinet and panel building is the wiring of the switchgear and automation devices. Today, panel builders have devices with three clamping technologies at their disposal. Most machine and panel builders use the established screw terminal, which is available for nearly all types of switchgear. It gives many users peace of mind to know what force and torque they used to tighten the clamp. Spring-loaded and Push-in terminals provide safety through technology, thereby simplifying installation and maintenance throughout the entire life cycle of the machine. We have carefully examined all these issues and finally decided in favour of Push-in technology. On this website, we provide answers to users’ questions about terminals.

Our white paper compares the efficiency and reliability of different terminals

Push-in technology offers time and cost savings in all phases of the switchgear life cycle. This is made clear by our new white paper, which shows the added value of Push-in connection technology compared to screw and spring-loaded terminals. Various tests conducted by an independent testing laboratory and a customer test provide conclusive evidence in this regard.

Download our white paper

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Advantages of Eaton Push-in terminals for motor starters

Tools are needed for the installation of solid and flexible wires with ferrules.

time savings compared to screw terminals, and 40% compared to spring-loaded terminals.

UL/CSA

UL Type E certification for global use.

100

Reliable and vibration-proof connection without rework after transport.

YES

Usage of three-phase busbar links to supply multiple breakers.

1:1

Same footprint within the cabinet as contactors with screw terminals.

Tested in practice

A practical test carried out jointly by Eaton and Hanseatic Power Solutions GmbH has confirmed the considerable time savings that can be achieved with Push-in technology. One of the surprising outcomes of the test was that Push-in terminals not only offer significant time savings compared to screw terminals, but also over spring-loaded terminals.

To the customer interview

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Wire your whole control cabinet with Push-in terminals

For machine and panel builders, the best thing about working with Push-in terminals is that they can wire more or less the entire cabinet without using any tools. That's why we are expanding our Push-in range, from automation devices and pushbuttons to motor starters and drives.

See the details in our solution map

Mike Edelmann answers important questions about Push-in terminals

Featured products & services

DILM Push-in contactors

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PKZ/PKE Push-in motor-protective circuit breaker

MSC motor starter combinations with Push-in technology

The EMS2 electronic motor starter from Eaton’s Moeller series combines the five functions of a conventional motor starter in one device

EMS2 electronic motor starter with Push-in technology

DB1 Push-in cold-plate variable frequency drives

RMQ Flat design pushbutton with Push-in technology

All easyE4 control relays are available with Push-in terminals

XC300 modular PLC with XN300 I/O

PXS24 electronic circuit breaker with Push-in technology

Win-win with Push-in:

Technicians and purchasers will benefit from the PKZ and DIL range with Push-in technology. The faster and simplified wiring reduces costs for purchasers, while the tool-free and absolutely secure and maintenance-free connection makes the job of technicians simpler.

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