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WBT Shows its new WBT-0710 nextgen Pole Terminal (31/5/2006)

The nextgen concept from WBT extended to include speaker terminals

At WBT the term nextgen stands for a new generation of connectors in which the strict separation of signal transmission and mechanical stability has permitted the use of ideal materials for the first time.

Pure copper and or fine silver are the best known electrical conductors for signal transmission. However, due to their mechanical limitations their use has only now been made possible through their ingenious combination with high performance plastics.

The core of the new WBT-0710TM pole terminal is not only made from pure copper or fine silver but it is also designed from one piece so that all unnecessary transition resistance is omitted. The signal conductor is embedded in a matrix of glass fibre and mineral strengthened plastic and strain relief is achieved by means of a non-magnetic stainless steel strut. The clever angular alignment of the signal conductor allows the secure fitting of spades, banana plugs and crimped cable ends. A damping ring made from elastomer prevents vibration at the contact level.

On this basis, the construction is electrically insulated from the start. Design elements out of brass give the WBT-0710TM pole terminal the expected appearance and feel of its successful predecessors from the House of WBT without impairing the electrical safety. In this way, the WBT-0710 nextgen conforms to all current norms and safety regulations.

With a 30 amp continuous and a 500 amp power impulse current capability all concerns are satisfied.

The WBT-0710 nextgenTM provides the theoretically maximum possible conductivity with the mechanical quality to be expected from WBT.

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