RS PRO Blue Insulated Male Spade Connector, Tab, 0.5 x 4.75mm 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.

Why RS PRO?
RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO Seal of Approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.

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