⚡Fast Fact Friday⚡: TE Connectivity’s Entrelec Terminal Blocks
For more than 100 years, the Entrelec name has represented dependable, high‑performance terminal block technology for industrial applications. Originally founded in 1920, the Entrelec terminal block business later became part of ABB before being acquired by TE Connectivity in 2018, expanding TE’s already extensive portfolio of connectivity and sensor solutions.
Today, Entrelec products serve customers in 70+ countries and are manufactured in France and Poland, supporting global industries that rely on safe, durable, and installation‑friendly wiring solutions.
Fast Facts
Founded in 1920 — Entrelec has over a century of engineering heritage in terminal block technology.
Acquired by TE Connectivity in 2018, strengthening TE’s industrial connectivity portfolio.
Entrelec offers a broad portfolio including screw clamp, PI‑Spring, spring, IDC, pluggable, and stud terminal blocks.
The DBL (Distribution Block Line) features a compact, modular design for flexible, easy installation in power distribution applications.
SNK and SNA series terminal blocks are engineered for reliability in harsh environments, including rail, marine, and solar applications.
TE supports panel builders with tools like Easy Rail Designer 3D, enabling fast, accurate DIN‑rail assembly planning.
Why Entrelec Matters
Entrelec terminal blocks are built for demanding industrial environments where reliability, safety, and long‑term performance are non‑negotiable. With TE Connectivity’s global engineering resources behind the brand, customers gain access to:
High‑quality connection technologies for power, signal, and data
Solutions optimized for harsh environments
A complete ecosystem of accessories, marking systems, and design tools
Global support and manufacturing across Europe and beyond
This combination of legacy engineering and modern TE innovation makes Entrelec a go‑to choice for control panels, automation systems, HVAC equipment, power distribution, and more.
As industrial applications continue to evolve, TE Connectivity’s Entrelec terminal blocks remain a trusted foundation for safe, organized, and efficient electrical design. With a century of engineering expertise and TE’s global innovation behind the brand, customers can count on reliable performance in even the most demanding environments. WD Engineering Sales is proud to support TE Connectivity and help our customers select the right connection solutions for their control panels, power distribution systems, and automation projects.