Abstract: A contact strip comprising a support of synthetic material having a flat surface whereon linearly extending metal contact members are mounted by means of connection tags. These contact members are formed at one end as a pin contact or a socket contact and are provided at the other end with an insulated connection wire. The end of this wire has its insulation removed and is connected to the contact member. In order to avoid the necessity of a second connection between the contact member and the insulated portion of the wire, the contact member includes a U-shaped extension which partly encloses this insulated portion and presses this portion against the support.