Punchdown

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004584",
  "term": "Punchdown",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A method of terminating network or telephone cables by pushing the insulated wires into insulation-displacement connectors on a punchdown block or patch panel. A specialized tool cuts the excess wire and seats the conductor simultaneously, creating a reliable electrical connection. This technique is standard for structured cabling installations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "punch block"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Punchdown",
    "es": "punchdown",
    "fr": "punchdown"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/punchdown/"
}