finding pcb speaker /power (block)terminals?

Clipped · 19th May 2006, 06:25 AM

anyone know where i can find the speaker/power (block)connectors that are usually attached to the pcb of a car amp?

thanx

Vodkatonics · 19th May 2006, 10:18 PM

What AWG size are you looking for? I order 8AWG x3 from taiwan for an automotive power supply I manufacture in small quantities. I had a difficult time finding those in the beginning myself. I wanted the thick gold plated bar type with allen drive screws not a cheesy screw and plate terminal. I get them for around $2 a piece with shipping. The caveat is that the case size is qty 500 so thats the minimum I can order. They also charge me an extra $100 if my total order is less than $2000, so I normally have to find other things I need at the same time.. I bought allen wrenchs for $0.04 a piece.. I hate it when allen wrenches dont come with a product that requires them.

If you need a couple 8AWG x 3 I can hook you up. They are PCB edge bolt in type. 3 exposed (no solder mask) rectangles are needed on the PCB with holes in the center. The bars are bolted from the bottom of the PCB.

If you are looking for other configurations I can get you the list of blocks they offer and can order up some samples. If you are looking for anything in quantity we might be able to work out some sort of joint order so I do not have to shell out $2k or an extra $100 everytime I need 1 part or another.

-Ken

Clipped · 20th May 2006, 04:33 AM

whooahhh 500 pc minimum? thats alot...could you tell me what these connectors are actually called in the industry?

being that i live in thailand, i might be able to source these out through a distributor, but i need the correct terminology for the item....

it might be kinda rough going half/half in an order since i dont live in the states...

i need these for a capacitor bank using cyclon cells with sealed lead/acid battery array...

Vodkatonics · 21st May 2006, 08:54 PM

Quote:

could you tell me what these connectors are actually called in the industry?

Terminal Blocks..

That caused me some grief too. Hard to search for. There must be some other descriptor.

Attached is a picture of the one I use.

In the datasheet.. It says. 8 AWG x 3 bolt down terminal block.

Clipped · 22nd May 2006, 07:09 AM

havent found much yet, but this site is kinda interesting, comes out of india... www.jambrass.com

calvinhpk · 2nd June 2006, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vodkatonics

Terminal Blocks.. That caused me some grief too. Hard to search for. There must be some other descriptor.

Attached is a picture of the one I use.

In the datasheet.. It says. 8 AWG x 3 bolt down terminal block.

where do you find this???
i tried very hard, but couldn't find these

cancerkazoo · 17th July 2006, 01:05 AM

Would this be Ken Wallsworth? (sp) <--Vodkatonics

djQUAN · 23rd July 2006, 12:27 PM

I also need things like those since I build amps too but can't find any over here.....

I ended up making a few from aluminum by hand........

dmfraser · 27th July 2006, 03:31 PM

If you only need a couple, buy a broken amp from a repair shop, pawn shop or flea market and salvage them.

zlast · 27th July 2006, 03:56 PM

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.co...?number=G15703

19th May 2006, 06:25 AM	#1
Clipped diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: home	finding pcb speaker /power (block)terminals? anyone know where i can find the speaker/power (block)connectors that are usually attached to the pcb of a car amp? thanx

27th July 2006, 03:31 PM	#9
dmfraser diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Orange County, CA	Parts If you only need a couple, buy a broken amp from a repair shop, pawn shop or flea market and salvage them. __________________ Dan Fraser

27th July 2006, 03:56 PM	#10
zlast diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: none	Terminal http://www.goldmine-elec-products.co...?number=G15703 __________________ none

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19th May 2006, 10:18 PM	#2
Vodkatonics diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2006	What AWG size are you looking for? I order 8AWG x3 from taiwan for an automotive power supply I manufacture in small quantities. I had a difficult time finding those in the beginning myself. I wanted the thick gold plated bar type with allen drive screws not a cheesy screw and plate terminal. I get them for around $2 a piece with shipping. The caveat is that the case size is qty 500 so thats the minimum I can order. They also charge me an extra $100 if my total order is less than $2000, so I normally have to find other things I need at the same time.. I bought allen wrenchs for $0.04 a piece.. I hate it when allen wrenches dont come with a product that requires them. If you need a couple 8AWG x 3 I can hook you up. They are PCB edge bolt in type. 3 exposed (no solder mask) rectangles are needed on the PCB with holes in the center. The bars are bolted from the bottom of the PCB. If you are looking for other configurations I can get you the list of blocks they offer and can order up some samples. If you are looking for anything in quantity we might be able to work out some sort of joint order so I do not have to shell out $2k or an extra $100 everytime I need 1 part or another. -Ken

20th May 2006, 04:33 AM	#3
Clipped diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: home	whooahhh 500 pc minimum? thats alot...could you tell me what these connectors are actually called in the industry? being that i live in thailand, i might be able to source these out through a distributor, but i need the correct terminology for the item.... it might be kinda rough going half/half in an order since i dont live in the states... i need these for a capacitor bank using cyclon cells with sealed lead/acid battery array...

22nd May 2006, 07:09 AM	#5
Clipped diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: home	havent found much yet, but this site is kinda interesting, comes out of india... www.jambrass.com

17th July 2006, 01:05 AM	#7
cancerkazoo diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: G.R. MI	Would this be Ken Wallsworth? (sp) <--Vodkatonics

23rd July 2006, 12:27 PM	#8
djQUAN diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: manila	I also need things like those since I build amps too but can't find any over here..... I ended up making a few from aluminum by hand........

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