Panduit CDS35-36-Q Pan-Lug™ Mechanical Connector Lug

The Panduit CDS35-36-Q is a two-hole, single-barrel mechanical lug engineered for permanent wire terminations in 600V power distribution systems. Built from high-strength electrolytic copper with a plated steel set screw, this lug delivers reliable conductor clamping in battery installations, UPS tie-ins, and datacenter power infrastructure where field termination speed and code compliance matter. The internal pressure bar and V-bottom collar distribute clamping force evenly across the conductor, preventing hot spots and ensuring long-term contact integrity in critical power circuits. Packaged 25 per box, the CDS35-36-Q supports wide wire range-taking to reduce inventory complexity across mixed-gauge installations.

Key Features

High-strength electrolytic copper construction for premium conductivity and mechanical durability

Plated steel set screw provides secure, tool-driven conductor clamping without hydraulic crimpers

Internal pressure bar and V-bottom collar distribute force uniformly, preventing strand damage

Two-hole mounting pattern (3/8" stud spacing typical) for bolt-on panel, busbar, or terminal block connections

Wide wire range-taking capability minimizes SKU count in mixed-gauge distribution builds

Bare copper finish for direct compatibility with copper busbars and tin-plated termination hardware

cULus Listed for use up to 600V, 90°C — meets NEC Article 110 requirements for commercial installations

Compact 2.17" overall length fits tight enclosures and vertically stacked battery terminals

Mechanical lugs like the CDS35-36-Q solve a specific field problem: terminating large conductors without hydraulic crimping tools. In battery rooms, UPS installations, and backup power arrays where you're landing 2/0 or larger feeders onto terminal blocks, a compression lug requires a $4,000 hydraulic crimper and die set. The Pan-Lug™ set screw design lets you achieve a UL-recognized termination with a torque wrench and hex key — critical when you're working solo or in confined spaces where swinging a 24" crimper isn't an option. The internal pressure bar spreads clamping force across the full conductor cross-section, so you're not relying on a single contact point like cheaper barrel lugs. The V-bottom collar centers stranded conductors and prevents rotation under vibration, which matters in seismic zones or installations near mechanical equipment.

The two-hole mounting pattern gives you flexibility in panel layouts. Unlike single-hole compression lugs that cantilever off one bolt, the dual-bolt design resists torque and provides redundant mechanical support — important when code requires seismic bracing or when you're terminating into vertical busbars where gravity loads the connection over decades. The 0.55" barrel height and 2.17" overall length fit standard enclosure depths, so you're not forced into oversized boxes just to clear lug geometry. The bare copper finish is intentional: it mates directly with copper busbars and accepts anti-oxidant compound without compatibility issues. If you're landing onto tin-plated hardware, the bare copper still provides a code-compliant connection per UL 486A-486B standards, as long as you apply the correct torque spec and use an inhibitor on the threads.

Wide wire range-taking is a logistics win. Instead of stocking six different lug SKUs for 4 AWG through 2/0 runs, the CDS35-36-Q's barrel geometry and set screw design accommodate multiple conductor sizes within a single part number. This matters when you're pricing a 50-rack datacenter build with mixed 208V and 480V feeders — fewer line items, lower inventory holding cost, and one less mistake vector during pull-and-terminate day. The 25-pack quantity aligns with typical job-lot sizing: enough to complete a multi-battery string or UPS input/output panel without reordering, but not so many that you're carrying $500 of dead stock on partial-use projects. UL listing to 600V and 90°C covers the majority of commercial, industrial, and light datacenter applications. If you're running 277/480V three-phase or landing conductors rated for 90°C THHN, this lug qualifies for the full thermal and voltage envelope without derating.