Female Spade Fully Insulated Terminals 100 Piece / Pack

Female Spade Fully Insulated Crimp Terminals

A high-quality fully insulated crimp receptacle terminal, also known as a female quick disconnect, provides a reliable and fast interconnect between two wires when mated with a male tab connector. Constructed from tin-plated brass and featuring an internal copper sleeve, these terminals offer robust and secure crimping. The full insulation covers the entire connector body, providing protection against electric shock and contaminants such as dirt, grease, and liquids.

How Does a Female Crimp Connector Work?

The female connector or receptacle is crimped onto the end of a stranded electrical wire using appropriate tooling, requiring no solder. The male tab or blade connector on the opposing wire slots into the opening on the end of the receptacle to form a secure and reliable electrical connection.

Features and Benefits

• Quick and Easy Connection/Disconnection: Facilitates efficient wiring tasks.
• Fully Insulated: Protects against electrical shock, shorting from exposed leads, and provides environmental protection.
• Double Crimp Design: Internal copper sleeve adds strength and robustness to the crimp joint.
• Tin Plating: Offers corrosion resistance, added strength, and excellent conductivity.
• Color-Coded Insulation: Allows easy identification of terminal size.
• Funnelled Insulation Design: Facilitates easy wire insertion.

Applications

• Industrial control systems
• Industrial machinery
• Automotive applications
• Communication equipment
• Power supplies
• HVAC systems
• Domestic appliances (e.g., dishwashers, washing machines, dryers)

Selecting the Correct Connector Size

When selecting the right terminal for your application, consider the following:

• Wire Size: Use either metric (mm) or AWG (American Wire Gauge) measurements.
• Tab Size: Ensure the receptacle width matches the width of the tab. Common sizes include .110″ (2.8mm), .187″ (4.8mm), .205″ (5.2mm), .250″ (6.3mm), and .375″ (9.5mm). Tab thicknesses typically vary from 0.51mm to 0.81mm.

How to Crimp a Receptacle Connector

1. Strip the Wire: Strip the end of the wire to the same length as the terminal.
2. Insert the Wire: Insert the stripped end into the barrel, ensuring no bare wire is visible.
3. Crimp the Connector: Use pliers or a ratchet crimping tool for best results. Insert the barrel into the appropriate crimping section marked on the tool.
4. Complete the Crimp: Squeeze the tool handles until the ratchet releases, ensuring a full crimp cycle.
5. Form the Connection: The crimped receptacle terminal is now ready to be mated with a male tab terminal to form a secure electrical connection.