Weidmuller 1950380000 Terminal Block – Obsolete Klippon Series Spare Part

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

Weidmuller 1950380000 Terminal Block – Obsolete Klippon Series Spare Part

DriveKNMS reviews sourcing options for this model through RFQ handling before quotation.

Technical Specifications

Note: Electrical parameters (voltage rating, current rating, wire gauge range) are not listed here to avoid inaccuracy. Please contact us directly for verified datasheet confirmation before ordering.

Solving the Discontinued Hardware Crisis

Weidmuller's Klippon terminal block series was a standard component in industrial control panels, distribution boards, and machine wiring systems across Europe, Asia, and North America from the 1980s through the early 2000s. These panels were engineered for 20–30 year service lives, and many remain in active operation today — in chemical processing plants, automotive assembly lines, water treatment facilities, and power distribution infrastructure.

The problem is structural: Weidmuller has discontinued the 1950380000 and related Klippon variants, meaning OEM supply chains no longer carry them. When a terminal block in this series fails — due to conductor fatigue, insulation degradation, or mechanical damage — the maintenance team faces a binary choice: source the exact replacement, or redesign the affected section of the panel.

Condition & Reliability Assurance

Discontinued components sourced from secondary markets carry inherent risk. DriveKNMS applies a structured 5-step inspection protocol to every obsolete part before it is offered for sale:

• Step 1 – Visual and Mechanical Inspection: Physical examination for housing cracks, deformation, and contact pin integrity. Components with visible mechanical damage are rejected.
• Step 2 – Electrolytic Capacitor Assessment (where applicable): For components with internal electronics, capacitor aging is evaluated. Bulging, leakage, or ESR deviation outside tolerance results in rejection or documented refurbishment.
• Step 3 – Contact and Terminal Corrosion Check: Pin and conductor clamp surfaces are inspected under magnification for oxidation, pitting, or corrosion that would compromise electrical contact resistance.
• Step 4 – Firmware and Marking Verification (where applicable): Part markings, date codes, and any embedded firmware versions are cross-referenced against known authentic Weidmuller production records to screen for counterfeits.
• Step 5 – Functional Test: Where test fixtures are available, components undergo continuity and insulation resistance checks prior to packaging.

Key Features for System Maintenance

Q: How do I know the part is genuine and not counterfeit?
A: All units are inspected against Weidmuller's known part markings, date codes, and construction standards. We provide inspection reports on request. If authenticity documentation is a procurement requirement, please specify this when inquiring.

Q: Should I buy more than one unit?
A: For any discontinued component that is critical to production continuity, holding 3–5 units in local stores is standard practice in asset-intensive industries. Given that the 1950380000 is no longer manufactured, secondary market availability will decrease over time. Pricing for multi-unit orders is available on request.

Q: Can you source related Klippon series parts?
A: Yes. DriveKNMS specializes in obsolete and hard-to-find industrial components. If you have a broader list of discontinued Weidmuller or other brand parts, send us your BOM and we will respond with availability and pricing.