Why Choose the Cembre 2398070 CL500-D38 Two-Hole Colour-Coded Terminal?
The Cembre 2398070 CL500-D38 is a premium two-hole colour-coded copper compression terminal engineered to provide secure, low-resistance electrical connections for demanding industrial power distribution and control applications. Manufactured from greater than 99.9% purity electrolytic copper with an electrolytic tin-plated finish, it offers outstanding electrical conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance and exceptional long-term mechanical reliability. The sealed barrel design helps minimise moisture and dirt ingress, making it particularly suitable for outdoor and harsh industrial environments.
Part of the trusted Cembre CL-D Series, the CL500-D38 is designed for 240 mm² (500 MCM) copper conductors and features a dual M10 fixing arrangement. The two-hole palm provides excellent resistance to rotation and electrodynamic forces, while the long annealed barrel incorporates a chamfered cable entry to simplify conductor insertion and ensure repeatable, high-quality crimps using compatible Cembre tooling.
Ideal for industrial switchgear, substations, renewable energy systems, motor control centres and OEM electrical equipment, the CL500-D38 delivers dependable electrical performance wherever safe, high-current cable terminations are essential.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty two-hole copper compression terminal.
- Designed for 240 mm² (500 MCM) copper conductors.
- Dual M10 fixing holes provide excellent mechanical stability.
- Manufactured from high-purity electrolytic copper.
- Electrolytic tin-plated finish offers outstanding corrosion resistance.
- Long annealed barrel improves crimp quality and pull-out performance.
- Sealed barrel helps prevent moisture and dirt ingress.
- Suitable for demanding industrial and outdoor electrical installations.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Cembre
- Series: CL-D Series Colour-Coded Terminals
- Model: CL500-D38
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2398070
- 240 mm² (500 MCM) conductor capacity.
- Dual-hole M10 fixing arrangement.
- Electrolytic copper construction.
- Electrolytic tin-plated finish.
- Long annealed sealed barrel.
- Chamfered cable entry.
- No inspection hole.
- Compatible with approved Cembre compression tools.
Reliable High-Current Cable Terminations
Two-hole compression terminals provide superior mechanical security compared with conventional single-hole terminals by reducing movement and preventing rotation under vibration or heavy electrodynamic loading. Their long barrel construction improves conductor support while maintaining excellent electrical performance throughout the life of the installation.
The Cembre CL-D Series is widely specified by electrical contractors, switchgear manufacturers and OEM machine builders for critical power distribution applications where dependable electrical performance and long service life are essential.
Typical Applications
- Industrial switchgear.
- Power distribution systems.
- Electrical substations.
- Motor control centres.
- Industrial control panels.
- Renewable energy installations.
- OEM electrical equipment.
- Heavy-duty electrical maintenance.
