Omron’s Push-In Terminal Blocks: Revolutionizing Control Panel Design

Building the Control Panels of the Future

The world of industrial automation relies on efficient and robust control panels to manage machines, processes, and equipment across various industries. Assembling these control panels is a complex and time-consuming task that requires precision. Omron assists panel builders by helping them navigate challenges that could impact both efficiency and profitability.

Balancing Cost, Efficiency, and Safety

Panel builders often face the challenge of balancing cost, efficiency, safety, and turnaround time. Budget constraints from end users, when upgrading equipment and processes, demand cost-effective, high-quality components. Omron’s Value Design concept offers a solution by providing components that streamline the building process, adding value for all stakeholders. One of the ways this is achieved is through the use of push-in terminal blocks, which save time and simplify the process.

Push-In Terminal Blocks: Simplifying Wiring

Push-in terminal blocks are designed to simplify and accelerate the wiring process for control panels. These electrical connectors offer key benefits such as:

• Effortless and reliable connections
• Compact design
• Faster wiring speeds
• Reduced wiring workload

Among the most time-consuming tasks when building control panels, wiring becomes easier with Omron’s push-in terminal blocks.

Omron’s Push-In Terminal Technologies

Omron offers two main push-in terminal block technologies:

1. Standard Push-In: A simpler design with a proven history of reliable connections.
2. Push-In Plus: Reduces the insertion force required, making the wiring process easier on the builder’s hands.

Both technologies address the challenge of saving time and resources during control panel assembly, offering a more user-friendly wiring solution.

The Benefits of Push-In Functionality

The push-in functionality eliminates the need for the multiple tightening steps associated with screw terminals, which translates to:

• Faster wiring completion
• Reduced labor costs
• Fewer maintenance requirements

Omron’s push-in terminal blocks use a spring mechanism that securely holds wires in place, ensuring reliable connections that resist vibrations. Some are even available in slim profiles, perfect for control panels with limited space, allowing for denser packing of components.

Streamlined Design for Compact Panels

Omron’s concept of uniform mounting heights and depths across all components helps create compact panels by reducing dead space and improving airflow. These thoughtful details lead to:

• Time savings in design and assembly
• Cost savings across the entire process

Unified I/O Terminal Positions for Efficiency

Omron’s unified I/O terminal positions allow for faster, more accurate wiring, contributing to quicker delivery times. Additionally, the CE, UL, and CSA certifications simplify international export, ensuring global compliance and eliminating unnecessary hurdles.

A Commitment to Sustainability

Omron is committed to minimizing its environmental impact by:

• Reducing material usage
• Promoting energy-efficient components

This dedication aligns with the broader goal of minimizing the automation industry’s footprint on the planet.

Comprehensive Support for Panel Builders

Omron provides dedicated support, training, and documentation throughout the panel-building process, ensuring optimal use of Value Design principles. Their expertise guarantees that engineers and integrators can maximize the benefits for all stakeholders—from the initial design phase to ongoing maintenance.

Smarter, Safer, and More Sustainable Solutions

With Omron’s innovative components and design approach, panel builders are not just constructing control panels—they’re building smarter, safer, and more sustainable automation solutions for the future.