Description
Termco Fork Terminals – 1.5–2.5mm² Blue
Fork terminals crimp onto a stripped conductor and present an open, U-shaped end rather than a closed ring. Termco blue fork terminals suit stranded conductors from 1.5mm² to 2.5mm², matching the blue colour code.
Because the fork is open on one side, it slides under a terminal stud or screw without removing the fastener first. Consequently, fork terminals are a common choice where a stud cannot easily be lifted out, or where a connection needs to be swapped quickly during servicing.
Stud Sizes, Fork Styles and Insulation
Specifically, this range covers stud sizes from 3mm to 6mm, in two fork styles:
- Straight fork terminals
- Flanged fork terminals, with a raised edge that helps retain the fork on the stud
In addition, the range covers three insulation styles:
- Insulated — standard colour-coded insulated barrel
- Twin Grip Insulated — an alternative insulated design within the same range
- Uninsulated — bare terminal for heat-shrink or other separate insulation
Applications
Installers use fork terminals for switchboard wiring, control panel connections and earthing points where a stud-mounted terminal needs to be removed or serviced without first taking out the screw. Accordingly, this range covers the stud sizes commonly found on switchboards and terminal blocks.
In all cases, correct crimping requires a ratchet crimping tool suited to insulated terminals in this conductor and colour range.
Termco Fork Terminals Australian Supply
Overall, Engineering Supplies stocks the full Termco insulated terminal range, including ring, fork, pin, push-on, blade and bullet terminals in the standard red, blue and yellow colour-coded sizes, throughout Australia.
Contact Engineering Supplies for pricing, availability or technical assistance on (08) 9258 8444 or email sales@engsup.com.au.
