Insulated Terminals

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Difvan have a varies selection of quality crimping insulated terminals. Most of our wire terminals are made by tin-plated copper for maximum conductivity, insulated and non insulated can be chosen, insulated wire terminals with vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation.

Difvan wire terminals include ring terminals, spade or fork terminals, pin terminal, blade terminal, but connector splices,push-on terminals, bullet terminals. Most terminals are available for wire sizes from 22 gauge to 10 gauge for DC or AC wiring.

• The choice of over 1000 different crimp terminals in stock and ready to ship same or next day.
• Conveniently packaged crimp wire terminals in 100-piece clear clamshell packs or bulk 1000 packs for even more cost savings.
• A wide selection of terminal insulation types including: PVC, Nylon, Fully Insulated and Heat Shrinkable connectors.
• Professionally manufactured, high quality, crimp terminals with all the features you require for long lasting connections on stranded copper wire.
Easy entry types with extra sleeves in a wide range available for your choosing.

 

Vinyl Crimping Insulated Terminals

Ring Terminals

Ring terminals in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Ring terminals

Fork Terminals

Fork terminals in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Fork terminals

Pin Terminals

Pin terminals in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation pin terminals

Bullet Male Terminals

Bullet terminals in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation bullet terminals

Bullet Female Terminals

Bullet female terminals in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Bullet female terminals

Male Connector

Male Connector in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Male Connector

Female Connector

Female connector in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Female Connector

Butt Connector

Butt Connector in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Butt Connector

Fully insulated female connector

Fully insulated female connector in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Fully insulated female connector

Piggy back connectors

Piggy back connectors in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Piggy back connectors

Blade terminals

Blade terminal connectors in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Blade terminal connectors

Lipped Blade Terminals

Lipped Blade Terminals connectors in red, blue, yellow color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation can be chosen for the same size.

Easy entry also available for vinyl insulation, nylon insulation, heat shrink insulation Lipped Blade Terminals

Cord End Ferrules

Cord end ferrules

Cord end ferrules made by high purity copper with pp or nylon insulation from size 0.5mm-150mm with normal length copper sleeves and extra length copper sleeves. color can be French color, German color, DIN colors.

100pcs/500 pcs/1000 pcs bag packing are available. blister card packing and box packing are ok for your chosing.

Twin Cord End Ferrules

Twin Cord End Ferrules made by high purity copper with pp or nylon insulation from size 0.5mm-150mm with normal length copper sleeves and extra length copper sleeves. color can be French color, German color, DIN colors.

100pcs/500 pcs/1000 pcs bag packing are available. blister card packing and box packing are ok for your chosing.

Non-insulated Cord End Ferrules

Non-insulated Cord End Ferrules made by high purity copper with pp or nylon insulation from size 0.5mm-150mm with normal length copper sleeves and extra length copper sleeves.

100pcs/500 pcs/1000 pcs bag packing are available. blister card packing and box packing are ok for your chosing.

Splice and Disconnects

Screw on Wire Connector

Screw on Wire Connector in red, blue, yellow.gray and orange color coded. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

Types have normal types as aboved and Wing types

Closed End Connectors

Closed End Connectors in copper and aluminum wiuth nylon insulation. A.W.G from 22-16 / 16-14 / 12-10. material can be copper and brass for your selection.

 

Quick Splice Connector

Quick Splice Connector made by high purity copper with pp or nylon insulation in red,blue, yellow.

100pcs/500 pcs/1000 pcs bag packing are available. blister card packing and box packing are ok for your chosing.

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Wire Terminals: Ultimate Buying Guide

A wire terminal is a point at which a conductor from a component, device or network comes to an end. A wire terminal may also indicate to an electrical connector at this endpoint, working as the reusable interface to a conductor and building a point where external circuits can be connected. A wire terminal may be the end of a wire, or it may be fitted with a fastener or connector.

In network analysis or electrical circuits, wire terminal indicates a point at which bonds can be created to a network in concept and does not significantly refer to any physical object. In this connection, especially in older documents, it is usually called a pole.  They are distinguished from junctions or nodes which are entirely internal to the circuit and are indicated by solid circles.

wire terminals

In this Article you will find wire terminals in the following way:

DIFVAN Wire Terminal Types

Ring Terminal

DIFVAN wire ring terminal attaches two or more wires to a single connection point. Butted layers are serrated on the barrel for extra grip and easy insertion of electrical wiring in any position around the barrel.

These ring terminals have a nylon or vinyl insulation with a flared design for simple wire insertion.  The range of insulated copper ring terminals is made from copper with a tin plating.  These insulated ring terminals are color-coded to correspond with the wire size they are used with.  All types and models of insulated ring terminals are highly reliable and excellent quality.

Cable size:0.5~1.5mm²(A.W.G.22-16)   Max current: Imax=19A Material: purple copper Thickness:0.7mm
American Bolt numberScrew Dia.Dimension(mm)Color
d2(mm)BLFHD
#43.25.718.74.9510.64.3Red
#63.75.718.74.95
#63.76.619.46.3
#63.7821.27
#84.36.619.46.3
#84.3821.27
#105.3821.27
#105.39.8238.5
1 – 46.411.626.811.1
5 – 168.411.627.411.1
3 – 810.513.627.413.9
1 – 21319.237.316.5
Cable size:1.5~2.5mm²(A.W.G.16-14)   Max current:Imax=27A Material: purple copper Thickness:0.8mm
American Bolt numberScrew Dia.Dimension(mm)Color
d2(mm)BLFHD
#43.26.617.54.310.64.9Blue
#63.76.617.54.3
#63.76.6206.2
#64.78.522.87.75
#84.36.6206.2
#84.38.522.87.75
#105.38.5227.75
#105.39.522.67.25
1 – 46.411.927.211
5 – 168.411.927.211
3 – 810.513.631.113.9
1 – 21319.236.816.5
Cable size:2.5~4mm²(A.W.G.14-12)   Max current:Imax=37A Material: purple copper Thickness:1.0mm
American Bolt numberScrew Dia.Dimension(mm)Color
d2(mm)BLFHD
#84.3824.57.713.56.2Black
#105.3824.57.7
#105.312297.7
1 – 46.412297.7
Cable size:4~6mm²(A.W.G.12-10)   Max current:Imax=48A Material: purple copper Thickness:1.0mm
American Bolt numberScrew Dia.Dimension(mm)Color
d2(mm)BLFHD
1 – 21319.238.81613.56.7Yellow
#84.37.2225.3
#84.39.526.28.25
#105.39.526.28.25
1 – 46.41232.110.7
1 – 46.41232.813
6 – 168.4153413.7
3 – 810.5153413.7
1 – 21319.238.816

Butt Connectors

DIFVAN insulated butt connector is made up of four types: PVC butt connectors, uninsulated butt connectors, heat shrink waterproof butt connectors, and nylon butt connectors. Heat shrink insulation can keep the butt connector from water and salt erosion.

Cable sizeDimensionImaxColor
A.W.Gmm²I(mm)d (mm)L(mm)
22 – 160.5 – 1.5151.72519ARed
16 – 141.5 – 2.5152.32527ABlue
10 – 124 – 6153.42548AYellow
#86 – 10214.53262ARed
#610 – 16265.84288ABlue
#416 – 25297.750115AYellow
#235 – 50329.455160ARed

 

Butt splice connectors are usually used to connect or splice two wires together to repair, change, or lengthen an electrical circuit. Wiring Products carries different types of butt splices connectors – non-insulated or bare butt splices, vinyl insulated wire butt connectors, heat shrink butt splices, nylon covered butt splices, and high-temperature butt splices.

These butt splice connectors are made from tin-plated copper for max conductivity and holding strength, except for the high-temperature splices which are made from nickel-plated steel to control temperatures up to 900°F. With a max-voltage rating of 600 volts, this butt splice connectors are suitable for any electrical requirement including marine, automotive, industrial, and commercial applications.

With the ability to connect, mate, or terminate multiple or single wires; butt connector terminals provide a wide variety of uses. Same with parallel terminals, a butt connector couples two cords together or attach a single cable to two different wires. These are installed by stripping both ends of the fence and then inserting the stripped wire into the crimp butt connectors. Crimp and tighten both ends of the butt splice to finish the installation.

  • Vinyl Insulated Butt Connectors

wire butt connectors

The Vinyl insulated butt connectors are wire connectors for splicing two gauges to 22 gauge wire. Vinyl (PVC) insulation caps these butt splices and provide them with an electrical rating up to 600 volts. The butt connectors are made from tin-plated copper to provide superior conductivity, and the insulation is flared on the ends to make it simpler to insert your wires without spreading the strands. Excellent butt splice connectors for use in marine and automotive electrical systems, and they are UL rated for use in splicing more eminent voltage electrical wires as well. A tremendous multi-purpose butt splice with a max temperature rating of 221°F (105°C).

  • Nylon Insulated Butt Connectors

Nylon insulated butt connectors are top quality wire connectors used to repair, extend, or change an electrical circuit and available in 3 sizes: 12-10-gauge, 16-14 gauge, and 22-18 gauge. The butt connector is created from tinned copper for high conductivity and is wrapped in semi-transparent nylon insulation that operates up to higher temperatures and can be crimp better than vinyl insulated butt connectors.

nylon butt connector

Nylon butt splices are suitable for use in automotive electrical systems, as well as other electrical applications including higher voltage systems since they are rated for use in splicing wires that can carry up to a maximum of 600 volts with a temperature rating of 221°F (105°C). The nylon insulation is also color-coded depending on the wire size and can be crimped using any regular insulated electrical wire crimper.

  • Heat Shrink But connectors

DIFVAN Heat shrink butt connectors also called  waterproof butt connectors ,With the ability to mate, connect, or terminate single or multiple wires, Similar to parallel terminals, a waterproof butt connectors can make two wires together or attach a single wire to two different wires. heat shrink connectors marine are made of translucent polyolefin sleeve and copper.

Heat Shrink Butt Connectors

Pin Terminals

DIFVAN uses pin-type design to remove the difficulty of the plan. Hence it’s a simple structure, is appropriate for any connection. It permits for a quick connection among electric wires and electrical appliances.

Pin terminals, also called as pin terminal connectors offer easy and quick connections in applications where set screws or clamps are used to create electrical contact with the wire. A pin terminal is intended to simplify the insertion of stranded wire into terminal blocks and other parts. Additionally, each pin terminal stops wire strand foldback, assuring a proper electrical contact and a more robust connection than just wire alone.

Cable size:0.5~1.5mm²(A.W.G.22~16) Max current:Imax=19A Material: purple copper Thickness:0.75mm
DimensionColor
F(mm)L(mm)H(mm)D (mm) 
1.919.010.64.3Red
1.920.6
1.922.6
1.923.6
Cable size:1.5~2.5mm²(A.W.G.16~14) Max current:Imax=27A Material: purple copper Thickness:0.8mm
DimensionColor
F(mm)L(mm)H(mm)D (mm) 
1.919.010.64.9Blue
1.920.6
1.922.6
1.923.6
1.928.6
Cable size:2.5~4mm²(A.W.G.14~12) Max current:Imax=36A Material: purple copper Thickness:1.0mm
DimensionColor
F(mm)L(mm)H(mm)D (mm) 
2.820.5136.2Black
2.825.5
Cable size:4~6mm²(A.W.G.12~10) Max current:Imax=48A Material: purple copper Thickness:1.0mm
DimensionColor
F(mm)L(mm)H(mm)D (mm) 
2.826.013.56.7Yellow

Male and Female Disconnects

DIVAN male and female disconnects are made by brass to save it from distortion while sliding the tongue of the male portion over the female tab. It offers higher holding power while dents and rolled edges of this female disconnects.

Disconnect Terminals gives a quick and easy disconnection via the use of cuts and rolled edges on the female part. Terminals are available in female disconnect, male disconnect and piggyback disconnect.

 

  • Female Disconnect

Female disconnects are available in numerous configurations and dimensions. You can buy this type female disconnects in vinyl insulated full installation, uninsulated, and with heat shrink insulation. Tab sizes range from 0.11 to .375

Cable size:0.5~1.5mm²(A.W.G.22~16)   Max current:Imax=10A   Material: brass
Name TabThickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
(mm)(mm)BdDLH
0.5×2.80.43.81.73.81910Red
0.8×2.80.43.81.73.81910
0.5×4.750.45.61.73.81910
0.8×4.750.45.61.73.81910
0.5×5.20.46.51.73.82010
0.8×6.350.47.41.73.82110
Cable size:1.5~2.5mm²(A.W.G.16~14)   Max current:Imax=15A   Material: brass
Name TabThickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
(mm)(mm)BdDLH
0.5×2.80.43.81.73.818.710.6Blue
0.8×2.80.43.81.73.818.7
0.5×4.750.45.61.73.818.7
0.8×4.750.45.61.73.818.7
0.5×5.20.46.51.73.819.7
0.8×6.350.47.41.73.821.4
0.8×8.00.48.91.73.824.1
Cable size:4.0~6.0mm²(A.W.G.12~10)   Max current:Imax=24A   Material: brass
Name TabThickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
(mm)(mm)BdDLH
0.8×6.350.47.45.73.424.513Yellow
1.2×9.40.510.95.73.429.313.5

 

 

  • Male Disconnect

Male disconnects are available in a various configurations and scopes. Tab sizes are 0.110, 0.187,0.205 and 0.250 .375

 Cable size:0.5~1.5mm²(A.W.G.22~16)   Max current:Imax=10A   Material: brass
Name TabThickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
(mm)(mm)BdDLH
0.5×2.80.52.81.74.31910.6Red
0.8×2.80.82.81.74.319
0.5×4.750.54.751.74.319
0.8×4.750.84.751.74.319
0.8×6.350.4×26.351.74.321
Cable size:1.5~2.5mm²(A.W.G.16~14)   Max current:Imax=15A   Material: brass
Name TabThickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
(mm)(mm)BdDLH
0.5×4.750.54.752.34.32010.6Blue
0.8×4.750.84.752.34.320
0.8×6.350.4×26.352.34.321.6
Cable size:4.0~6.0mm²(A.W.G.12~10)   Max current:Imax=24A   Material: brass
Name TabThickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
(mm)(mm)BdDLH
0.8×6.350.4×26.353.45.725.513.5Yellow

Fully Insulated Female Disconnects

DIFVAN female disconnects can be used in different surroundings in different locations. The linking part made by good quality brass to make it durable to slip during connection to electric panels and terminal blocks.

Butted seam-construction prevents splitting under maximum pressure. It has Internal barrel serrations grip wires tightly to resist pull-out and reduce electrical resistance. With tin-plated brass construction for corrosion resistance and shouldered barrel insulation immediately positions terminal for right and proper crimping. Expanded insulation entry provides a wide variety of insulation diameters and offers additional insulation support.

Cable size:0.5~1.5mm²(A.W.G.22~16)   Max current:Imax=10A   Material: brass
Thickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
BDdL
0.5×4.755.63.81.720.8Red
0.8×4.755.63.81.720.8
0.8×6.357.43.81.724.3
Cable size:1.5~2.5mm²(A.W.G.16~14)   Max current:Imax=15A   Material: brass
Thickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
BDdL
0.5×4.755.64.32.320.8Blue
0.8×4.755.64.32.320.8
0.8×6.357.44.32.324.3
Cable size:4~6mm²(A.W.G.12~10)   Max current:Imax=24A   Material: brass
Thickness of materialDimension(mm)Color
BDdL
0.8×6.357.45.73.424.3Yellow

Closed End Terminals

DIFVAN closed end terminals mainly consist of insulated bootlace ferrules and non-insulated bootlace ferrules. They are made from an electrolytic copper capillary tube with a tinplated finishing to improve electrical contact.

Closed-end connectors are crimp-able for a quick, easy, inexpensive and permanent electrical connection of two or more wires. The external insulating coating of the connector is produced of nylon and has a small copper tin barrel. Insert your wires or cables into the closed end connector and crimp around the barrel using any regular wire crimpers. The connectors can connect or join multiple wires together and work well with both stranded and solid core wire. You can quickly seal up the connector using a dual wall heat shrink with adhesive, or you can wrap it with regular electrical tape. The maximum voltage rating for closed-end connectors is 300 volts.

Wire RangeItem NO.ABC
MM2A.W.G    
0.5 – 1.522 – 16CE12.67.818
1.5 – 2.516 – 14CE23.19.519.7
4 – 64 – 6CE54.412.525
6 – 108CE85.314.627.7

Twin Cord End Terminals

DIFVAN twin cord ferrules are used for two electric wire connections, put in two wires from the PP lining side, then use a bootlace crimper. These two wires can be connected tightly.

Dual entry cord end terminals are created to accommodate two cables terminating in the same sleeve, before fitting screw type terminal blocks or connectors. The crimped-on double-entry cord end terminal then shields the exposed wire strands from damage from the screw and provides a stronger connection.

[Max voltage: 105°C Ui=300V][Material: purple copper][Insulating material: Nylon]
ConductorDimensioncolor of Insulating
(mm²)F(mm)L(mm)W(mm)B(mm)D (mm)C (mm)GermanFrench
2×0.58.014.05.06.01.81.5WhiteWhite
2×0.758.014.55.56.52.11.8BlueGray
2×0.7510.016.55.56.52.11.8
2×1.08.014.95.56.92.32.0RedRed
2×1.010.016.95.56.92.32.0
2×1.58.016.76.78.72.62.3BlackBlue
2×1.512.020.76.78.72.62.3
2×2.510.019.88.09.83.32.9GrayBlue
2×2.513.022.88.09.83.32.9
2×4.012.021.28.89.24.23.8OrangeGray
2×6.014.023.59.59.55.34.9GreenYellow
2×10.014.026.512.612.56.96.5BrownRed
2×16.014.030.019.016.08.78.3IvoryBlue

Quick Splice Connectors

DIFVAN Quick Splice connector, also known as T-tap splice connectors, are used to splice, split or tap electric wires and connectors most quickly and easily.

Quick splice connectors are a quick and easy way to join an electrical circuit into an existing wire. Quick splice connectors use insulation displacement technology, intending that no stripping of the wires is necessary. Insert the current wire into the splice along with your second wire, press down on the metal insert with a pair of pliers, and close the insulating flap. Quick splice connectors are used in automotive electrical applications, as well as industrial and commercial electrical wiring as well. Quick splices can use up to 300 volts.

Max current: 22-18 A.W.G:10A     16-14 A.W.G:15A     12 A.W.G:24A
Max voltage: 105°C 600V       Material: brass       Insulating material: pp
Dimension(mm)Cable sizeColor
WL(mm²)
202722~18 A.W.GRed
0.5~1.0mm²
202718~14 A.W.GBlue
0.75~2.5mm²
20.534.512~10 A.W.GYellow
4-6mm²

 

Screw on wire Connectors

DIFVAN wire nuts are made of insulation PVC and fiber-powered stainless steel. Warped two ends of the wire, then the two ends of the cable are hand-picked and pressed into the stainless-steel part. The fasteners can safely keep the cord.

Twist-on wire connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While their exterior cover is made from insulating plastic, the connection is a tapered coiled metal insert, which threads onto the wires and keeps them securely. When such a connector is attached and twisted onto the stripped and twisted-together ends of cables, the cables are hooked into the connector’s metal insert and squeezed together inside it. Electrical continuity is sustained by both the inserted twisted wires contact and by contact with the inside metal insert.

Twist-on wire connectors are usually installed by hand. They may have outside grooves to make them easier to handle and apply. Winglike extensions are commonly molded into a high-quality connector to lessen operator muscle fatigue when installing a large number of connectors.

Twist-on wire connectors are usually color-coded to indicate the connector size and, hence, their capacity. They are widely used as an option to terminal blocks or the soldering of conductors together since they are faster to install and, unlike soldered connections, allow easy consequent removal for future changes or modifications.

Uses and applications

  • Ring Terminal

Insulated ring terminals are used to unite wiring to screws and studs. The rings are used to install the wires, and electrical connection is formed on the flat surface of a ring or spade terminal. Ring terminals in wire sizes of between 4 and 22 gauges are accessible. A flared vinyl input is intended to quickly and easily insert a wire. Isolation is wrapped in a tin-plated fire safety copper base. Temperature values can reach up to 221 ° F, and the voltage score can be as high as 600 volts. All our terminals can be packs and bulk packs in small quantities.

Vinyl terminals are made of a copper tinned body and a PVC (plastic) barrel tinned copper wire support. Nylon terminals are a more robust alternative than vinyl because they provide better resistance to temperature and are solvent resistant. Heat shrink terminals are used for outdoor or environmental applications where wire connections are subject to differences in moisture and temperature.

There are some electrical terminals to choose from when an electrical wiring project needs to be completed. Using the right one is essential not only for your safety, but to make sure a safe electrical connection at the installation point on equipment, in a facility, and for other business or home applications. Since electrical currents and wire sizes may vary based on the project, you will need to do some check to find the right one that can handle the electrical load, and protect the wires at its connection point. At Electrical Basics, there are several choices from the small and simple electrical connections, to ones that require a sturdy and robust connection for more hazardous and permanent installations.

An electrical component utilizes electric wiring terminals. A terminal connection must have a sturdy and stable mechanical contact and good electrical contact to work effectively and to avoid damage to the conductors. An experienced electrician can help you to understand better how to ensure safety when connecting electrical terminals to open and exposed wires. An expert or electrician would also help you to make a safe electrical connection that can be supported by your local regulatory requirements. Let’s look at an insulated spade or insulated ring electrical terminals to help you determine which one you’ll need to use to fit your need:

 

  • Insulated Spade Terminals

Insulated spade terminals are also referred to in the industry as spade connectors.  These are used to connect or terminate a single wire while it is connected to a stud or screw-type used for an electrical connection. Because the shape of the spade is similar to a shover or fork, it’s shaping allows you to set screws in place quickly.

There are different features for each type of spade terminals, so it’s essential to know how and where you plan to use it. You’ll need to use ones that have the right amperage rating and use an insulated terminal that will work best for your gauge size and application, which is determined by the type of wire you are using.

This type of insulated spade terminal is quick and easy to use and is a fast process for connecting electrical cables because the bolt or screw can be left partially screwed in when a terminal is attached or removed.

 

  • Insulated Ring Terminals

Insulated ring terminals are created to connect wiring to studs and screws. A variety of ring sizes are designed to fit the required amperage throughput and the wires being used. You’ll need to use the right size of ring terminals to install the cables you are using. It can be determined by the size of the conducting wire and the placement of the screw or bolt.

The ring terminals are used to mount the cables, where electrical contact is made on the flat surface of a spade or ring terminal. Not only is it ideal for crimping the wire into a terminal with an isolated closed barrel terminal, but this encapsulates the connections.  The insulation qualities in the ring terminal protect from extreme cold and heat and protect from dust, debris and corrosion so the wiring connection can stand up to use for a longer time.

  • Butt Terminal Connector

Crimp butt splice terminals are used and designed for electrical connections in different industries, including in automotive, industrial, commercial and marine applications. butt terminal connectors come with different sizes to accommodate different wire sizes and can be categorized into two main groups: insulated butt connectors and non-insulated butt connectors. Insulated crimp butt splice terminals are usually color-coded to indicate the size of the wire with which they’re compatible.

  • Commercial and domestic appliances

Residential and commercial buildings need different electrical loads. Residential homes require one power phase: this phase delivers 120 volts of electricity. Three wires are used to supply power: positive, negative, and neutral. Some devices such as dryers, air conditioners, and refrigerators require more energy in domestic residential. In such cases, 240 volts is supplied using a two-phase circuit.

Commercial buildings are supplied with three-phase wiring design. The design uses three legs; a large one that operates at 208 volts and two smaller ones that use 120 volts. Each leg works at low workload as it supplies extra power to the electrical devices used. The design facilitates high overall efficiency enabling big commercial machines to last longer.some types of terminals like pin terminals and butt connectors are a good choose.

  • Industrial control systems

It is a general term that incorporates several types of control systems and connected instrumentation used for industrial process control. Such control systems can range from a few modular panel-mounted controllers to big, interconnected and interactive, and multi-million in-field distributed control systems. male disconnects and female disconnects are workable for different purpose.

  • Automotive and transportation sector

A lot of people and goods need to be transported every day. Automotive cables and wires are consequently in higher de­mand than ever, which is why this type of product has been regularly expanding. The use of state-of-the-art heating and insulating materials such as silicone rubber or thermoplastics has been particularly helpful in successfully enlarging the range of products. ring terminals and spade terminals are works well.

  • Pin Terminals

Also known as pin terminal connectors provide faster and easier connections in apps where clamps or screws are used to connect electrically to the wire. A pin terminal is created to simplify the insertion of stranded wire into terminal blocks and other parts. Additionally, each pin terminal prevents wire strand foldback, assuring a correct electrical contact and a stronger connection than just cable alone.

  • Nylon-Insulated, Brass Crimp Sleeve Pin Terminals

This terminal avoids cable strand folds back, assure proper electrical contact and a robust connection than just wire alone. The nylon material is more heat resistant, and flexible than other insulation types, while the brass sleeve acts as a double crimp and adds resistance against vibration.

Nylon-insulated, brass crimp sleeve pin terminals are commonly used in automotive and marine applications but can also be used in other applications that apply wire to transfer electrical current.

Used where the insulated barrel and positive insulation grip are desirable or necessary. Seamless brass sleeve securely protects the flared, molded nylon. Insulation is firmly molded onto the brass sleeve and is flared for easier wire insertion. It allows for excellent mechanical crimp and wire strain release. Industry standard color-coding indicates wire range. Rated to 600 volts max, building wire; 1000 volts maximum, 105° C.

nylon pin terminal

  • Vinyl-Insulated Funnel Entry Pin Terminals

Vinyl-insulated funnel entry pin terminals offer quick, secure connections. The vinyl material is an economic insulation type, while the funnel entry design forces wire strands into the terminal barrel. These terminals simplify the insertion of stranded wire by preventing wire strand fold back, assuring correct electrical contact and a robust connection than just cable alone. Vinyl-insulated funnel entry pin terminals commonly used in automotive and marine vehicles but can also be used in other applications that utilize cable to transfer electrical current.

PVC insulation sleeve is fastened to the barrel. Funnel entry is shaped into the inside of insulation to allow for quick and easier wire insertion. Industry standard color-coding indicates wire range. Rated to 600 volts max, building wire; 1000 volts maximum, 105° C.

  • Male and Female Disconnects

Disconnect terminals can slide in and out of each other. Naturally, one is male, and one is female. These are used when the connection needs to be disconnected often. The terminal can be switched on or off quickly and easily. Some disconnections are completely isolated so that after pressing the two together, no portion of the connection is exposed.

Disconnect Terminals are available in a variety of options to meet industry specifications spanning automotive, consumer and industrial applications.

The use of state-of-the-art heating and insulating materials such as silicone rubber or thermoplastics has been particularly helpful in successfully enlarging the range of products for automotive, industrial, and consumer use.

female terminal connector

Fully Insulated Female Disconnects

Female Disconnect is used in combination with a male tab, Female Disconnects are found in a variety application including Automotive Harnessing, battery connections, Electronics, automotive, industrial, and commercial use.

Fully Insulated Female Disconnect specifically meet the market requirements, which are more demanding as concerns the safety and reliability of the electrical connection components. For example, using insulation that guarantees to withstand higher temperatures, ensuring the material can resist in the event of a fire.

FDFN NYLON FEMALE CONNECTOR

Cord End Terminals

There are several types of connections used in electrical wiring purposes, so it is helpful to know when to use a closed-end connector. A closed-end connector, crimp on wire connector that is used to connect two or more electrical wires.

A closed-end connector is small enough to use where the space available for wiring is limited, and there is not sufficient room to use other standard connectors. The standard length is 18″, and the minimum length of electrical wire is 6,” and so the area can be limited inside an electrical box or device.

For example, since many wiring applications have more than one wire inside an electrical box, the most secure, and safest way to connect multiple cables is to use a pigtail connector. Nylon closed end pigtail connectors are often preferred to standard screw-on wire connectors when connections are subject to vibration or any jarring movement inherent in lighting fixtures, transportation, machinery or other similar applications.

Closed-End Connectors are typically used to increase the length of wires that are too short and are usually found in older electrical boxes. There are situations in existing wiring positions where two or more wires are connected to an outlet, which is not safe. A closed-end connector enables you to build a new connection of two or more wires to become a single, one connection wire connecting a device.

A closed-end connector is an extension of wire that connects all wires into one safe connection, passing only the closed-end connector wire to be installed at the connection point. You can use a closed-end connector to combine several neutral wires to become one neutral wire, multiple hot wires to become one hot wire, and also to extend the ground wire if needed.

You’ll need to strip the covering off the wire ends that must be connected, making sure the wire ends are all the equal length. Next attach the closed-end connector to connect and crimp the wires together on the cable ends, making sure that no bare copper is protruding out of the connector.

On the other end, use the wire to connect to the device. Connect only one cable to the device, and only to wires that have the same color, so that the neutral wires, hot wires, and ground wires are correctly connected only to each other. Avoid pulling or stretching existing short cables to make it fit, instead, use a closed-end connector to connect 2, 3 or 4 wires and create a one-piece wire to install to the existing circuit.

These closed-end wire connectors are used in a wide range of commercial, industrial and domestic applications for connecting and joining electrical wires in wiring harnesses or insulating the ends of spare cables which may be needed eventually. They can be seen almost anywhere where an electrical connection is required. Some of the most common are:

  • Industrial control systems

It is a general term that incorporates several types of control systems and connected instrumentation used for industrial process control. Closed-End Connectors

Such control systems can range from a few modular panel-mounted controllers to big, interconnected and interactive, and multi-million in-field distributed control systems.

  • Commercial and domestic appliances

Residential and commercial buildings need different electrical loads. Residential homes require one power phase: this phase delivers 120 volts of electricity. Three wires are used to supply power: positive, negative, and neutral. Some devices such as dryers, air conditioners, and refrigerators require more energy in domestic residential. In such cases, 240 volts is supplied using a two-phase circuit. Closed-End Connectors works well.

Commercial buildings are supplied with three-phase wiring design. The design uses three legs; a large one that operates at 208 volts and two smaller ones that use 120 volts. Each leg works at low workload as it supplies extra power to the electrical devices used. The design facilitates high overall efficiency enabling big commercial machines to last longer. closed end connectors are a good choice for you.

  • Machine building

For some mechanical uses in steel mills and similar hot environments, no organic material gives adequate service. Cables insulated with compressed mica flakes are used. Another form of high-temperature wire is a mineral insulated cable, with different conductors placed within a copper tube and the space packed with magnesium oxide powder. The whole collection is drawn down to small sizes, thereby consolidating the powder. Such cables have a certified resistance for fire rating and are more expensive than non-fire rated cable. They have little versatility and behave more like rigid conduit rather than flexible wires.

  • Automotive and transportation sector

A lot of people and goods need to be transported every day. Automotive cables and wires are consequently in higher de­mand than ever, which is why this type of wire terminals has been regularly expanding. The use of state-of-the-art heating and insulating materials such as silicone rubber or thermoplastics has been particularly helpful in successfully enlarging the range of products.

  • Electrical and electronic equipment

Electrical cables are utilized to connect two or more devices or equipment, enabling the transfer of electrical power or signals from one device to the other. Cables are used for a wide variety of purposes, and each must be used for that purpose. Wires are used broadly in electronic devices for signal and power circuits. Power cables are used for the best transmission of alternating and direct current power, especially using high-voltage cable. Electrical wires are widely used in building wiring for power, lighting, and control circuits installed in buildings. you can find the right wire terminals for your using.

Power Generation

The production of electrical energy is a current activity aimed at offering consumers the opportunity to receive a supply of electricity suitable for meeting their needs.

Electrical energy production occurs using the conversion of a primary energy source that can be renewable or exhaustible. These types of wire terminals have always paid great attention to environmental issues and have consequently developed meeting the different installation requirements in the field of alternative energy.

Some closed-end connectors are specifically designed to connect copper wires in photovoltaic systems. Having the acquired quality certification, these have features suitable for the sector. The installation is helped using specific compression tools operated either by the battery, equipped with dedicated dies.

Power Transmission

The energy produced in the electric power plants is led to the end users via an infrastructure network of high voltage electrical transmission. Hydraulic heads for the compression of connectors and joints used in this area.

Power Distribution

Power distribution describes the last stage of the energy process. Electrical energy is transferred from the transmission system to the end consumers via this method.

The distribution system has both low and medium voltage lines.

The closed-end terminals can be made from different types of materials that guarantee functional electrical connectivity.

The products are produced in either copper or aluminum closed-end connector. For the same part as in a low-voltage product, these use a higher quality of material; the end parts of the medium voltage closed-end connectors are lessened without overlap to prevent the formation of electric discharge.

Civil Construction and Residential Systems

Closed-end connector products also include the civil construction sector, is suitable for making flexible cables on terminals and circuit breakers, where the free space is incredibly limited. For the installation of pre-insulated connectors are used in the sector.

Lightning Technology

Closed-end connectors are also created for use in public lighting. A specific connector has been produced to be placed on the underground cables that are focused towards the light points and pilings. In the field of private lighting technology, there is a vast range of cable types, suitable for attaching to cables inside beacons, ceiling lights, and control boxes.

Control and Automation Panels

For control and automation panels, for example, chain wire terminals have been designed to allow the reliable and rapid execution of wiring in series. These allow massive volumes of isolated terminal connectors to be instantly compressed, reducing any exertion or fatigue encountered by the operators when using the regular manual tools.

White Appliances

This area includes the applications linking to the major domestic appliances (washing, refrigerating, cooking) and the small home appliances section. Some Closed-end terminals specifically meet the market requirements, which are more demanding as concerns the safety and reliability of the electrical connection components. For example, using insulation that guarantees to withstand higher temperatures, ensuring the material can resist in the event of a fire.

Twin Cord End Terminals

Twin cored end terminal is widely used in panels, electrical switches, engines, machines, energy distribution boards, and others. Insulated twin cord terminals are used broadly in electronic devices for signal and power circuits for the best transmission of alternating and direct current power, especially using high-voltage cable also used in building wiring for power, lighting, and control circuits installed in buildings.

Quick Splice Connectors

Quick splice connectors are used in automotive electrical applications, as well as industrial and commercial electrical wiring as well. Quick splices can use up to 300 volts to easily connect or join electrical circuit into an existing wire with no stripping of wires is necessary.

Splice connectors are clips made of plastic used to make quick connections or splices with two or more pieces of wire. They are intended for use with electrical device wires, telephone cables, and electrical cables. A splice connector consists of a plastic clip with a sharp metal insert that securely cuts through the plastic insulating jackets of two wires and crimps them together. The splice connector clip snaps into place to safely and securely hold the cables together. You can use a splice connector without soldering cables.

Screw on wire Connectors

Screw terminals are used widely to distribute power for buildings, for the connection of electric power outlets, luminaires, and power switches, and the direct link of significant equipment, such as cloth dryers and stoves withdrawn output of over 15 amperes.

Screw terminals are usually used to link the base of the chassis, for example on a record player or surge protector.

Most building public address systems also use them for speakers and other inputs and outputs.

Traditionally, large numbers of screw terminations have been used with alarm system and building sensors and control systems.

Ground screws are often green color-coded and usually have a laundry with gripping “teeth” when used in consumer electronics.

Printed circuit board (PCB) terminal blocks are intended explicitly with an appropriate size and length of copper alloy pin and can be placed onto circuit boards that can be soldered to enable the transmission of electric signals and current from and to PCBs.

Some designs provide characteristics that enable the flux of the molten solder to maintain a better link between the board’s circuit board traces and energy supply machinery. Assembling a screw link needs some manufacturing care to guarantee the correct removal of insulation, containment, and tightening of the screw by all wire strands.

If in comparison to the size of your screw, the wire diameter is tiny, the wire may be cut through by over-tightening the screw.

If the diameter of the cable is tiny in comparison to the volume of the vent, the cord can be cut by over-tightening the vent. It is less likely if the action of a screw clamps a wire between two plates.

As wire strands in a central screw terminal cannot be supported with a screw head, stranded cables can be cramped into a ferry to avoid terminal bridging, and this partially compensates the savings of “naked” wire termination.

The cables should not be tinned strongly with solder before installation in the screw terminal when they are cracked, as the smooth metal flows cold, causing a loose link and the potential risk of fire. Sometimes the screw connectors get loose if they don’t fit tightly enough.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Screw-on wire connectors

Compared with other kinds of connectors, screw terminals are low costs and can easily be converted into products for loops that convey currents from one percent to several hundred amps at small to moderate frequencies.

The terminals can be readily reused in the field so that cables or devices can be replaced with conventional hand tools in general.

Screw terminals usually prevent the need to apply a specialist connector to cable ends. When tightened correctly, the connections are physically and electrically safe because a big part of the wire is firmly connected.

Compared to other kinds of connectors, the terminals are relatively low costs and can easily be used to integrate a screw terminal with the construction of a construction cable device (such as a connector, switches or lights)

Included in the disadvantages are the amount of time required to strip a wire and adequately wrap it around the twin head in the primary end, as it is essential to “wound” any fence installed in the right direction (usually clockwise) so that conductors are not forced outward when the tension is carried out underneath the screw head.

This operation takes longer than using a plug-in connector-making screw for mobile devices unusual for connecting and disconnecting cables constantly.

What are the insulated terminal tools? Different type of wire terminals has various tools.

RJ (Registered Jack) 45 or 11

How to use:

You need to place all the wire into the connector. Once they’re all in the jack, the cables will now be placed into the crimping device, then squeeze the handle together, tightly.

pin crimping tool

Crimping Tools for Cable end sleeves

  • For 23 – 10 AWG (similar to 0.25 – 6 mm²)
  • Ratcheting crimping tool for ferrules (end sleeves)
  • Hexagonal crimp profile with six serrated crimp surfaces
  • Portable & compact structure, small size, simple operation

crimping tool

Non-Insulated crimping tool for 2.88mm/6.33mm/3.9mm terminal and bullets

 

It is suitable for all non-insulated tools. It also has a cable cutter and wire stripper.

  • Crimping Range: AWG 24-12(0.21-3.31mm2).
  • Ultra-precise crimper ensures excellent and accurate crimps.
  • The double-hinge mechanism that keeps the jaws parallel for a straight crimping engagement.
  • IWS-2412 does many sizes U-barrel or stamped style terminals from AWG 24-12.

Crimping Tool

Terminal crimping tool – Plier type

  • Crimping range: 10-35mm² 8-2AWG
  • Applicable for non-welding and standard electric connection.
  • All the critical parts of the energy saving crimping tools have been specially hardened.

Crimping Tool Set

Hydraulic Crimper

Hydraulic crimpers can use much more pressure and thicker cord than small handheld crimpers. Proper maintenance requires the oil and oil filter to be regularly changed to keep the hydraulic fluid and not blocked. You also want to be sure that after replacing the oil, you do not have any dust or air in the tool.

copper lug crimping tool

How to choose the best-insulated terminal

While selecting the most appropriate terminal for your applications, you must be knowledgeable of the wire gauge and stud size to which the terminal would be connected. You should also be mindful of the connection conditions to determine which kind of insulation you want to apply. To protect the connections in any environment, you can use non-insulated, nylon insulated, vinyl insulated, or heat shrink insulated heat terminals.

Packaging type

25 Pieces insulated terminals

Strip wire insulation, crimp connector barrel with a wire crimper and apply heat with a heat gun or a mini blow torch. Start making safe and robust connections in seconds. No soldering kit needed.

120 Pieces insulated terminals

This multi-purpose electrical connector kit includes forks, rings, hooks, fast disconnects, and butt connectors. You will find the correct connector for all your electrical cable requirements

120 Pieces insulated terminals

This multi-purpose electrical connector kit includes forks, rings, hooks, fast disconnects, and butt connectors. You will find the correct connector for all your electrical cable requirements

540 Pieces insulated terminals

The kit features hooks, rings, shovel, forks, and mating connectors to ensure you find the connection terminals for all electrical wiring items

810 Pieces insulated terminals

Forks, Spade, Rings, and Butt Connectors are included in this multipurpose electrical connector set. Here you will find the correct connectors for all your electrical wiring projects.

Conclusion

Here is to conclude that a terminal is a point at which a conductor from a device, component, or network comes to an end. A terminal may also indicate to an electrical connector at this endpoint, working as the reusable interface to a conductor and building a point where external circuits can be connected. A terminal may be the end of a wire, or it may be fitted with a fastener or connector.

Types of Insulated Terminals – DIFVAN Wire Terminal Series

Ring Terminal

DIFVAN terminal attaches two or more wires to a single connection point. Butted layers are serrated on the barrel for extra grip and easy insertion of electrical wiring in any position around the barrel.

Butt Terminal Connector

DIFVAN insulated butt connector is made up of four types: PVC butt connectors, uninsulated butt connectors, heat shrink waterproof butt connectors, and nylon butt connectors. Heat shrink insulation can keep the butt connector from water and salt erosion.

Butt splice connectors are usually used to connect or splice two wires together to repair, change, or lengthen an electrical circuit. Wiring Products carries different types of butt splices – non-insulated or bare butt splices, vinyl insulated butt splices, heat shrink butt splices, nylon covered butt splices, and high-temperature butt splices.

These butt splice connectors are made from tin-plated copper for max conductivity and holding strength, except for the high-temperature splices which are made from nickel-plated steel to control temperatures up to 900°F. With a max-voltage rating of 600 volts, this butt splice connectors are suitable for any electrical requirement including marine, automotive, industrial, and commercial applications.

  • Vinyl Insulated Butt Connectors

Vinyl insulated butt splice is excellent for use in marine and automotive electrical systems, and they are UL rated for use in splicing more eminent voltage electrical wires as well. A tremendous multi-purpose butt splice with a max temperature rating of 221°F (105°C).

  • Nylon Insulated Butt Connectors

Nylon butt splices are suitable for use in automotive electrical systems, as well as other electrical applications including higher voltage systems since they are rated for use in splicing wires that can carry up to a maximum of 600 volts with a temperature rating of 221°F (105°C). The nylon insulation is also color-coded depending on the wire size and can be crimped using any regular insulated electrical wire crimper

Pin Terminals

DIFVAN uses pin-type design to remove the difficulty of the plan. Hence, it’s a simple structure, is appropriate for any connection. It permits for a quick connection among electric wires and electrical appliances.

Male and Female Disconnects

DIVAN male and female disconnects are made using brass to save it from distortion while sliding the tongue of the male portion over the female tab. It offers higher holding power while dents and rolled edges of this female disconnects.

Fully Insulated Female Disconnects

DIFVAN female disconnects can be used in different surroundings in different locations. The linking part made by good quality brass to make it durable to slip during connection to electric panels and terminal blocks.

Cord End Terminals

DIFVAN bootlace ferrule terminals mainly consist of insulated bootlace ferrules and non-insulated bootlace ferrules. They are made from an electrolytic copper capillary tube with a tinplated finishing to improve electrical contact.

Twin Cord End Terminals

DIFVAN twin cord ferrules are used for two electric wire connections, put in two wires from the PP lining side, then use a bootlace crimper. These two wires can be connected tightly.

Quick Splice Connectors

DIFVAN Quick Splice connector, also known as T-tap splice connectors, are used to splice, split or tap electric wires and connectors most quickly and easily.

Screw on wire Connectors

DIFVAN wire nuts are made of insulation PVC and fiber-powered stainless steel. Warped two ends of the wire, then the two ends of the cable are hand-picked and pressed into the stainless-steel part. The fasteners can safely keep the cord.

Twist-on wire connectors are usually color-coded to indicate the connector size and, hence, their capacity. They are widely used as an option to terminal blocks or the soldering of conductors together since they are faster to install and, unlike soldered connections, allow easy consequent removal for future changes or modifications.

Uses and Application

Ring Terminal

Insulated ring terminals are used to unite wiring to screws and studs. The rings are used to install the wires, and electrical connection is formed on the flat surface of a ring or spade terminal. Ring terminals in wire sizes of between 4 and 22 gauges are accessible. A flared vinyl input is intended to quickly and easily insert a wire. Isolation is wrapped in a tin-plated fire safety copper base.

Temperature values can reach up to 221 ° F, and the voltage score can be as high as 600 volts. All our terminals can be packs and bulk packs in small quantities.

An electrical component utilizes electric wiring terminals. A terminal connection must have a sturdy and stable mechanical contact and good electrical contact to work effectively and to avoid damage to the conductors. An experienced electrician can help you to understand better how to ensure safety when connecting electrical terminals to open and exposed wires.

An expert or electrician would also help you to make a safe electrical connection that can be supported by your local regulatory requirements. Let’s look at an insulated spade or insulated ring electrical terminals to help you determine which one you’ll need to use to fit your need:

  • Insulated Spade Terminals

There are different features for each type of spade terminals, so it’s essential to know how and where you plan to use it. You’ll need to use ones that have the right amperage rating and use an insulated terminal that will work best for your gauge size and application, which is determined by the type of wire you are using.

This type of terminal is quick and easy to use and is a fast process for connecting electrical cables because the bolt or screw can be left partially screwed in when a terminal is attached or removed.

  • Insulated Ring Terminals

The rings are used to mount the cables, where electrical contact is made on the flat surface of a spade or ring terminal. Not only is it ideal for crimping the wire into a terminal with an isolated closed barrel terminal, but this encapsulates the connections.  The insulation qualities in the ring terminal protect from extreme cold and heat and protect from dust, debris and corrosion so the wiring connection can stand up to use for a longer time.

Butt Terminal Connector

Crimp butt splice terminals are used and designed for electrical connections in different industries, including in automotive, industrial, commercial and marine applications. They come with different sizes to accommodate different wire sizes and can be categorized into two main groups: insulated and non-insulated.

  • Commercial and domestic appliances

Residential and commercial buildings need different electrical loads. Residential homes require one power phase: this phase delivers 120 volts of electricity. Three wires are used to supply power: positive, negative, and neutral. Some devices such as dryers, air conditioners, and refrigerators require more energy in domestic residential. In such cases, 240 volts is supplied using a two-phase circuit.

  • Industrial control systems

It is a general term that incorporates several types of control systems and connected instrumentation used for industrial process control.

  • Automotive and transportation sector

The use of state-of-the-art heating and insulating materials such as silicone rubber or thermoplastics has been particularly helpful in successfully enlarging the range of products.

Pin Terminal

Also known as pin terminal connectors provide faster and more accessible connections in apps where clamps or screws are used to connect electrically to the wire. A pin terminal is created to simplify the insertion of stranded wire into terminal blocks and other parts. Additionally, each pin terminal prevents wire strand foldback, assuring a correct electrical contact and a stronger connection than just cable alone.

  • Nylon-Insulated, Brass Crimp Sleeve Pin Terminals

This terminal avoids cable strand folds back, assure proper electrical contact and a robust connection than just wire alone. The nylon material is more heat resistant, and flexible than other insulation types, while the brass sleeve acts as a double crimp and adds resistance against vibration.

It is used where the insulated barrel and positive insulation grip are desirable or necessary. Seamless brass sleeve securely protects the flared, molded nylon. Insulation is firmly molded onto the brass sleeve and is flared for easier wire insertion. It allows for excellent mechanical crimp and wire strain release. Industry standard color-coding indicates wire range. Rated to 600 volts max, building wire; 1000 volts maximum, 105° C.

  • Vinyl-Insulated Funnel Entry Pin Terminals

Vinyl-insulated funnel entry pin terminals offer quick, secure connections. The vinyl material is an economic insulation type, while the funnel entry design forces wire strands into the terminal barrel. These terminals simplify the insertion of stranded wire by preventing wire strand fold back, assuring correct electrical contact and a robust connection than just cable alone. Vinyl-insulated funnel entry pin terminals commonly used in automotive and marine vehicles but can also be used in other applications that utilize cable to transfer electrical current.

Male and Female Disconnects

Disconnect terminals can slide in and out of each other. Naturally, one is male, and one is female. These are used when the connection needs to be disconnected often. The terminal can be switched on or off quickly and easily. Some disconnections are completely isolated so that after pressing the two together, no portion of the connection is exposed.

Fully Insulated Female Disconnects

Fully Insulated Female Disconnect specifically meet the market requirements, which are more demanding as concerns the safety and reliability of the electrical connection components. For example, using insulation that guarantees to withstand higher temperatures, ensuring the material can resist in the event of a fire.

Cord End Terminals

Closed-End Connectors are typically used to increase the length of wires that are too short and are usually found in older electrical boxes. There are situations in existing wiring positions where two or more wires are connected to an outlet, which is not safe. A closed-end connector enables you to build a new connection of two or more wires to become a single, one connection wire connecting a device.

A closed-end connector is an extension of wire that connects all wires into one safe connection, passing only the closed-end connector wire to be installed at the connection point. You can use a closed-end connector to combine several neutral wires to become one neutral wire, multiple hot wires to become one hot wire, and to extend the ground wire if needed.

  • Industrial control systems

It is a general term that incorporates several types of control systems and connected instrumentation used for industrial process control.

  • Commercial and domestic appliances

Residential and commercial buildings need different electrical loads. Residential homes require one power phase: this phase delivers 120 volts of electricity. Three wires are used to supply power: positive, negative, and neutral. Some devices such as dryers, air conditioners, and refrigerators require more energy in domestic residential. In such cases, 240 volts is supplied using a two-phase circuit.

  • Machine building

For some mechanical uses in steel mills and similar hot environments, no organic material gives adequate service. Cables insulated with compressed mica flakes are used. Another form of high-temperature wire is a mineral insulated cable, with different conductors placed within a copper tube and the space packed with magnesium oxide powder.

  • Automotive and transportation sector

A lot of people and goods need to be transported every day. Automotive cables and wires are consequently in higher de­mand than ever, which is why this type of product has been regularly expanding.

  • Electrical and electronic equipment

Electrical cables are utilized to connect two or more devices or equipment, enabling the transfer of electrical power or signals from one device to the other.

Power Generation

Some closed-end connectors are specifically designed to connect copper wires in photovoltaic systems. Having the acquired quality certification, these have features suitable for the sector. The installation is helped using specific compression tools operated either by the battery, equipped with dedicated dies.

Power Transmission

The energy produced in the electric power plants is led to the end users via an infrastructure network of high voltage electrical transmission.

Power Distribution

Power distribution describes the last stage of the energy process. Electrical energy is transferred from the transmission system to the end consumers via this method.

Civil Construction and Residential Systems

Closed-end connector products also include the civil construction sector, is suitable for making flexible cables on terminals and circuit breakers, where the free space is incredibly limited.

Lightning Technology

Closed-end connectors are also created for use in public lighting.

Control and Automation Panels

For control and automation panels, for example, chain terminals have been designed to allow the reliable and rapid execution of wiring in series.

White Appliances

This area includes the applications linking to the major domestic appliances (washing, refrigerating, cooking) and the small home appliances section.

Twin Cord End Terminals

Insulated twin cord terminals are used broadly in electronic devices for signal and power circuits for the best transmission of alternating and direct current power, especially using high-voltage cable also used in building wiring for power, lighting, and control circuits installed in buildings.

Quick Splice Connectors

Quick splice connectors are used in automotive electrical applications, as well as industrial and commercial electrical wiring as well. Quick splices can use up to 300 volts to easily connect or join electrical circuit into an existing wire with no stripping of cables is necessary.

Screw on wire Connectors

Screw terminals are used widely to distribute power for buildings, for the connection of electric power outlets, luminaires, and power switches, and the direct link of significant equipment, such as cloth dryers and stoves withdrawn output of over 15 amperes.

Most building public address systems also use them for speakers and other inputs and outputs.

Traditionally, large numbers of screw terminations have been used with alarm system and building sensors and control systems.

As wire strands in a central screw terminal cannot be supported with a screw head, stranded cables can be cramped into a ferry to avoid terminal bridging, and this partially compensates the savings of “naked” wire termination.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Screw-on wire connectors

Compared with other kinds of connectors, screw-on terminals are low costs and can easily be converted into products for loops that convey currents from one percent to several hundred amps at small to moderate frequencies.

The terminals can be readily reused in the field so that cables or devices can be replaced with conventional hand tools in general.

Screw-on terminals usually prevent the need to apply a specialist connector to cable ends. When tightened correctly, the connections are physically and electrically safe because a big part of the wire is firmly connected.

Compared to other kinds of connectors, the terminals are relatively low costs and can easily be used to integrate a screw terminal with the construction of a construction cable device (such as a connector, switches or lights)

What are the insulated terminal tools? Different type of wire terminals has various tools.

RJ (Registered Jack) 45 or 11

How to use:

You need to place all the wire into the connector. Once they’re all in the jack, the cables will now be placed into the crimping device, then squeeze the handle together, tightly.

Crimping Tools for Cable end sleeves

  • For 23 – 10 AWG (like 0.25 – 6 mm²)
  • Ratcheting crimping tool for ferrules (end sleeves)
  • Hexagonal crimp profile with six serrated crimp surfaces
  • Portable & compact structure, small size, simple operation

Non-Insulated crimping tool for 2.88mm/6.33mm/3.9mm terminal and bullets

It is suitable for all non-insulated tools. It also has a cable cutter and wire stripper.

  • Crimping Range: AWG 24-12(0.21-3.31mm2).
  • Ultra-precise crimper ensures excellent and accurate crimps.
  • The double-hinge mechanism that keeps the jaws parallel for a straight crimping engagement.
  • IWS-2412 does many sizes U-barrel or stamped style terminals from AWG 24-12.

Terminal crimping tool – Plier type

  • Crimping range: 10-35mm² 8-2AWG
  • Applicable for non-welding and standard electric connection.
  • All the critical parts of the energy saving crimping tools have been specially hardened.

Hydraulic Crimper

Hydraulic crimpers can use much more pressure and thicker cord than small handheld crimpers. Proper maintenance requires the oil and oil filter to be regularly changed to keep the hydraulic fluid and not blocked. You also want to be sure that after replacing the oil, you do not have any dust or air in the tool.

How to choose the best insulated terminal

While selecting the most appropriate terminal for your applications, you must be knowledgeable of the wire gauge and stud size to which the terminal would be connected. You should also be mindful of the connection conditions to determine which kind of insulation you want to apply.

Packaging type

  • 25 Pieces insulated terminals

Strip wire insulation, crimp connector barrel with a wire crimper and apply heat with a heat gun or a mini blow torch. Start making durable and secure connections in seconds. No soldering kit needed.

  • 120 Pieces insulated terminals

Forks, hooks, rings, quick disconnects, and butt connectors are included in this multipurpose electrical connector kit. You will find the proper connector for all of your electrical wiring needs.

  • 270 Pieces insulated terminals

GRADE A made from the best materials. If you wonder why there are different prices, it’s because there are all grades of content available.

  • 540 Pieces insulated terminals

The kit features hooks, rings, shovel, forks, and mating connectors to ensure you find the connection terminals for all electrical wiring items

  • 810 Pieces insulated terminals

Forks, Spade, Rings, and Butt Connectors are included in this multipurpose electrical connector set. Here you will find the proper connectors for all your electrical wiring projects.

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