Crimp Lugs & Terminals
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Blue Ferrule Crimp Terminal Pack of 20
CAT.NO: PT4633
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Yellow 8mm Eye Terminal - Pack 8
CAT.NO: PT4718
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Fully Insulated Female Spade - Blue - Pack of 50
CAT.NO: PT4626
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Gold Plated Crimp Connector 8.5mm Eye Red and Black Pair
CAT.NO: PT4565
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10mm Non-Insulated Eye Terminal 50mm2 1/0AWG Pack of 2
CAT.NO: PT4942
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4mm Bullet Female - Yellow - Pack of 8
CAT.NO: PT4702
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Male Spade - Red - Pack of 100
CAT.NO: PT4512
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Phone Type Crimp Lugs - Pack of 100
CAT.NO: PT4521
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Fully Insulated Female Spade - Blue - Pack of 8
CAT.NO: PT4625
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Eye Terminal - Yellow - Pack of 8
CAT.NO: PT4714
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6mm Non-Insulated Eye Terminal 4mm2 14-12AWG Pack of 8
CAT.NO: PT4932
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Male Spade - Blue - Pack of 100
CAT.NO: PT4610
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6.3mm Non-Insulated Spade Connectors Pk 10
CAT.NO: PT4630
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4mm Bullet Female - Red - Pack of 50
CAT.NO: PT4503
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Butt Connector - Blue - Pack of 100
CAT.NO: PT4628
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4mm Bullet Female - Blue - Pack of 100
CAT.NO: PT4603
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Terminal & Crimp Lug Connectors at Jaycar
Many consider crimp lugs and terminal connectors to be the backbone of any solid electrical setup. These small yet powerful components secure connections and ensure consistent and dependable output.
Whether you’re a professional electrician or a DIY enthusiast, our range of crimp lugs and electrical terminals at Jaycar ensures you receive reliable, efficient connections every time. What’s more, thanks to convenient click & collect and free delivery on selected orders, finding the right tools has never been more straightforward.
What is a crimp lug?
Crimp lugs are connectors that connect cables and appliances. They are set apart by their ability to terminate the ends of electrical cables, creating a secure link between a wire and a terminal by crimping the lug onto the wire. The result? a strong, reliable connection that can handle a series of varying electrical loads.
Crimp lugs are frequently used in automotive, industrial, and residential wiring applications, ensuring safety and stability.
How do you connect wires to crimp connectors?
Connecting wires to crimp connectors is easy. To create a secure connection with your crimp lugs and electrical terminals, all you need to do is:
- Strip the Wire: Start by removing the insulation from the end of the wire, exposing enough length to fit into the crimp connector.
- Insert the Wire: Slide the stripped wire end into the crimp connector.
- Crimp the Connector: Use a crimping tool to firmly compress the connector onto the wire. Ensure the connection is tight and secure.
- Inspect the Connection: Give the wire a gentle tug for secure attachment.
What are crimp lugs used for?
Crimp lugs' designs make them popular for creating secure, reliable connections in electrical terminals. You’ll find them in:
- Automobiles: Crimp lugs are a staple in car wiring systems, connecting everything from the battery to the tail lights.
- Electrical Boxes: They keep everything in your circuit breaker or junction box neatly connected and secure.
- Machinery: Industrial machines rely on crimp lugs for dependable performance in harsh conditions.
- Household Appliances: Your fridge, washing machine, and other household gadgets likely have crimp lugs working behind the scenes.
- Electronics: From your home stereo to your computer, crimp lugs help keep the electronic world running smoothly.
For electrical applications, crimp lugs are often insulated with rubber or plastic to prevent accidental electrical contact. In some cases, insulation isn’t needed, either due to the placement of the lug or the absence of voltage.
With that said, crimp lugs are available in different designs to match their specific uses. For example, fork or U-shaped lugs are great for screw terminals, while closed-ring or O-type lugs work well with bolt-on applications. Then there are the pin or spade lugs, perfect for press-on pin or blade terminals. They also help with cable management, allowing thick, bulkier cables to connect to smaller-diameter terminals.
So, whether you’re fixing up your car, setting up new appliances, or working on a DIY electronics project, crimp lugs make your connections secure and reliable.
What are terminal connectors?
A terminal is where the conductor from a device, component, or network terminates (ends). The endpoint can take many forms, such as an electrical connector, serving as a reusable interface to link a conductor with external circuits. As such, terminal connectors are devices that attach to the end of a conductor, enabling it to form a secure physical connection with another compatible device and maintain a reliable, safe transmission of electrical current or signals.
For more details and to explore our extensive range of connectors, check out our cables & connectors section at Jaycar today.