CT-32 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The CT-32 is a 32-circuit barrier block connector manufactured by Curtis Industries, designed for chassis and panel mounting applications. This terminal block features dual-wall barrier construction with screw termination on top and closed termination on the bottom, rated for 30A at 600V with wire gauge compatibility of 10-22 AWG.

The CT-32 carries an obsolete product status. Identifying equivalent substitute parts ensures continued availability for maintenance, repair, and replacement applications where this connector type is specified in existing designs.

Substiute Parts

CT-32

Curtis IndustriesIn Stock: 768CT-32 Datasheet

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CDM-32

Curtis IndustriesIn Stock: 814CDM-32 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the CT-32 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Terminal block type (Barrier Block)
• Number of circuits (32)
• Pitch spacing (0.546" / 13.86mm)
• Number of rows (2)
• Current rating (30A)
• Voltage rating (600V)
• Wire gauge range (10-22 AWG)
• Top termination method (Screws)
• Barrier construction (2 Wall / Dual)
• Operating temperature (130°C)
• Insulation material (Polyester Thermoplastic)
• Flammability rating (UL94 V-0)
• Mounting type (Chassis, Panel)

The CDM-32 meets all these criteria and qualifies as a direct substitute. The primary distinction is product status: CT-32 is obsolete while CDM-32 is active, making CDM-32 the recommended selection for new procurement and ongoing applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The CDM-32 is the direct substitute for the CT-32 barrier block connector. Both parts maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters. The CDM-32 carries active product status, ensuring ongoing availability and support, whereas the CT-32 is obsolete.

The CDM-32 meets current RoHS3 compliance requirements compared to the CT-32's RoHS compliance designation. Both parts satisfy REACH requirements and carry identical environmental and safety certifications including UL94 V-0 flammability rating.

For applications currently using CT-32 connectors, the CDM-32 provides full functional and physical compatibility without design modification or re-qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can CDM-32 replace CT-32 in existing designs? A: Yes. The CDM-32 is electrically and mechanically equivalent to the CT-32 across all specified parameters including circuit count, pitch, current rating, voltage rating, wire gauge compatibility, and termination method. Direct substitution is supported.

Q: What is the primary difference between CT-32 and CDM-32? A: The CT-32 is obsolete while the CDM-32 is an active product. Both parts are manufactured by Curtis Industries and share identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The CDM-32 also carries ROHS3 compliance versus RoHS compliance for the CT-32.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts? A: The CT-32 packaging specification is not provided. The CDM-32 is supplied in bulk packaging. Confirm packaging requirements for your application.

Q: Do these parts require any design changes for substitution? A: No design changes are required. The CDM-32 maintains the same mounting type (chassis, panel), flange configuration, marking strip features, and all electrical ratings as the CT-32.

Q: What wire gauges are compatible with these connectors? A: Both the CT-32 and CDM-32 accept wire gauges from 10-22 AWG with screw termination on the top entry.