Mersen Open-Style Power Distribution Block, UL 1953 1000V Tin-Plated Copper
The Mersen Open-Style Power Distribution Block (PDB) is a next-generation adder block engineered to splice cables, split primary power into secondary circuits, and fulfill fixed junction tap-off requirements. Constructed with tin-plated copper connectors in a glass filled polycarbonate insulating body, this UL 1953 listed block is rated 1000V AC/DC and 310A, with a primary wire range of 350-#6 and a secondary wire range of #2-#14 across 1 primary opening and 4 secondary openings per pole. It meets spacing requirements for feeder and branch circuits per UL508A and the National Electrical Code®.
Key Features
- Ampere Rating: 310A adder block rating for splitting primary power into multiple secondary circuits.
- Voltage Rating: Rated 1000V AC and 1000V DC per UL, suitable for demanding power distribution applications.
- Wire Range (Primary): Accepts 350-#6 conductors through a single box-type primary connector with a 0.75 in hole diameter.
- Wire Range (Secondary): Accepts #2-#14 conductors across 4 box-type secondary openings per pole with a 0.31 in hole diameter.
- Durable Construction: Tin-plated copper current-carrying connectors housed in a glass filled polycarbonate insulating body.
- Short Circuit Ratings: 100 kA with Class J, T, RK1, RK5, L, and CC fuses, and 10 kA standalone, for robust fault protection.
- Installation Mounting: Direct screw mount simplifies fixed junction tap-off installation.
- Frequency: Rated for 50/60 Hz AC/DC operation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL 1953 Listed, 1000V AC/DC
- Meets UL508A and National Electrical Code® spacing requirements
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Number of Openings per Pole (Secondary): 4
- Number of Openings per Pole (Primary): 1
- ROHS Compliant: Yes
- Connector Type (Primary): Box
- Connector Type (Secondary): Box
Typical Applications
- Industrial and Commercial Power Distribution Panels
- UL508A Industrial Control Panel Wiring
- Splicing Cables and Fixed Junction Tap-Off Points
- Splitting Primary Power into Secondary Circuits
- Feeder and Branch Circuit Wiring per the National Electrical Code®
Why Mersen?
Mersen power distribution blocks combine tin-plated copper conductors with a glass filled polycarbonate insulating body to deliver a UL 1953 listed, 1000V, 310A-rated splicing solution built for code-compliant industrial and commercial electrical work. With short circuit ratings up to 100 kA across multiple fuse classes and RoHS compliant construction, this open-style PDB is engineered for reliable, safe performance in demanding power distribution applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Hex/Screw Size & Type (Secondary):
- 5/16-24 x .38
- Hole Diameter (Secondary):
- 0.31 in
- Torque Rating (Secondary):
- #2-#3 50; #4-#6 35; #8 25; #10-#14 20
- Rated voltage AC UL:
- 1000 V
- Number of Poles:
- Adder
- Ampere Rating (CU):
- 310 A
- Short Circuit Rating (Class G):
- 100 kA with 60A Fuse
- Installation Mounting:
- Direct Screw Mount
- Short Circuit Rating (Class L):
- 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Hole Diameter (Primary):
- 0.75 in
- Short Circuit Rating (Class T):
- 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Hex/Screw Size & Type (Primary):
- 11/16-16 x .88
- Number of Openings per Pole (Secondary):
- 4
- Short Circuit Rating (Class CC):
- 100 kA with 30A Fuse
- Number of Openings per Pole (Primary):
- 1
- Wire Range (Primary):
- 350-#6
- Short Circuit Rating (Class RK5):
- 100 kA with 100A Fuse
- ROHS Compliant:
- Yes
- Frequency (Hz):
- 50/60 Hz
- Short Circuit Rating (Standalone):
- 10 kA
- AC or DC:
- AC/DC
- Wire Range (Secondary):
- #2-#14
- Short Circuit Rating (Class J):
- 100 kA with 400A Fuse
- Connector Type (Primary):
- Box
- Connector Material:
- Tin-plated Copper
- Rated voltage DC UL:
- 1000 V
- Connector Type (Secondary):
- Box
- Short Circuit Rating (Class RK1):
- 100 kA with 200A Fuse
- Torque Rating (Primary):
- 350-#6 275
- Body/Insulating Material:
- Glass Filled Polycarbonate
- list_batch:
- MERSEN-20260825
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Type:
- Power Distribution Block