RS PRO Blue Insulated Male Spade Connector, Tab, 6.35 x 0.8mm Tab Size, 1.5mm² to 2.5mm²

RS Pro range of insulated crimp tab wire terminals made from brass with a copper sleeved barrel. These male tab connectors have vinyl or nylon insulation with a flared design for easy wire insertion. The insulation of these tab wire connectors is colour coded to correspond with the wire size they are used with.

Male receptacle crimp connectors are colour coded for use with different wire sizes and accept a variety of tab sizes Fully insulated for protection against electrical shock and shorting from exposed leads Double crimp design with an internal copper sleeve for added strength and robust crimp joint Funnelled insulation design allows easy wire insertion

Spade connectors can be used in various areas such as, machinery, electrical equipment, home appliances, computers, cars workshop and garages plus many more. These electrical connectors are often used by electricians, technicians, home users and hobbyists to disconnect electronic components from circuits.

Selecting the Correct Connector Size When selecting the right terminal for your application, you should consider the following:

The wire size 'mm' (metric) or 'AWG' (American Wire Gauge) you are using

The tab size to which you will be connecting the ring terminal. The width of the receptacle must match the width of the tab it is mating with and vice versa. The width is usually shown as a series name in inches, the most common ones being 0.110 (2.8mm), 0.187 (4.8mm), 0.205 (5.2mm), 0.250 (6.3mm), 0.375 (9.5mm). The thickness of the tabs can also vary and are usually 0.51 or 0.81mm

How to Crimp a Receptacle Connector Strip the end of the wire and cut it to the same length as the terminal. Insert the stripped end into the barrel making sure no bare wire is visible. The connector is then ready to be crimped on to the end of the wire. Pliers or a ratchet tool can be used but, for a better-quality crimp, it is better to use a ratchet crimping tool. A ratchet crimping tool is preferable as the handles will remain locked until a full crimp cycle is completed which will prevent partial crimps. Insert the barrel of the receptacle terminal into the appropriate crimping section (indicated by sizes marked on the tool). Squeeze the tool handles together until the ratchet releases. The crimped receptacle terminal is now ready for mating with a male tab terminal to form a secure electrical connection.

Type: Tab Minimum Wire Size mm²: 1.5mm² Gender: Male Maximum Wire Size mm²: 2.5mm² Tab Size: 6.35 x 0.8mm Tab Width: 6.35mm Tab Thickness: 0.8mm Insulation: Insulated Maximum Wire Size AWG: 14AWG Minimum Wire Size AWG: 16AWG Termination Method: Crimp Color: Blue Contact Material: Brass Insulation Material: Vinyl Shrouded/Unshrouded: Unshrouded Overall Length: 21.8mm