Phoenix Contact 0311540 KSS 8 Short-circuit connector 8mm 2-Way Black

The Phoenix Contact KSS 8 is a plug-in short-circuit connector designed to electrically bridge two adjacent terminal blocks on an 8 mm pitch. Built with a copper current-carrying element encased in a PA insulating body, it delivers a reliable low-resistance connection between neighboring positions. Its 2-position design and wide operating temperature range of -60 °C to 105 °C make it well suited to demanding industrial panel environments.

Technical specifications:

• Part designation: KSS 8
• Catalog number: 0311540
• Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact
• EAN: 4017918001490
• Product type: Short-circuit connector
• Number of positions: 2
• Pitch: 8 mm
• Color: black (RAL 9005)
• Material: Copper
• Insulating material: PA (polyamide)
• Flammability rating: UL 94 V2
• Operating temperature: -60 °C to 105 °C
• Storage/transport temperature: -25 °C to 60 °C
• Assembly temperature: -5 °C to 70 °C
• Mounting type: Plug-in
• Weight (excluding packing): 7.95 g
• Pack size: 10 pc
• Country of origin: Poland (PL)

Features and benefits:

• Copper construction provides reliable, low-resistance electrical bridging between terminal positions
• Plug-in mounting allows fast, tool-free installation and removal without disturbing adjacent wiring
• Operating range of -60 °C to 105 °C supports use in both cold-store and high-ambient enclosures
• UL 94 V2 rated PA insulating body meets fire-safety requirements for panel applications
• Black RAL 9005 color coding aids visual identification within multi-row terminal strip assemblies
• EU RoHS compliant for use in environmentally regulated equipment and machinery

Applications:

• Paralleling adjacent terminal blocks to create common potential distribution groups on DIN rails
• Bridging signal or control-circuit terminals in industrial control cabinet assemblies
• Equipotential bonding across neighboring terminal positions in machine tool enclosures
• Grouping power distribution terminals in automation and building installation panels

Compliant with EU RoHS substance requirements and rated to UL 94 V2 flammability standard.

Also known as: Phoenix Contact KSS 8, Phoenix 0311540, short-circuit bridge 8 mm pitch, terminal block bridging connector.