412031.M01 SPEC 3/5 3/14/03 10:40 AM Page 2 Overview Crimp Terminals, Disconnects, and Splices Thomas & Betts is pleased to introduce Spec-Kon crimp terminals, disconnects, and splices. Ideal for OEM applications, the Spec-Kon line can be used anywhere a high number of terminations are required every day, such as the wiring harness, panelboard, telecommunications, and automotive industries. The Spec-Kon terminal offering includes: A broad selection of bulk-packaged loose piece terminals in non-insulated and insulated varieties, including male and female disconnects, rings, forks, pins, blades, butt splices, wire joints and bullet connectors. Terminals on mylar tape for automated applications, including the new KT-2500 power tool for frequent, repeated crimps. The ERG-2500 ergonomic hand tool, which crimps all sizes of insulated barrel-style Spec-Kon wire termination products. Catalog Numbering System Example: KV18-6R-M KV 18 6 R M Product Terminal and Insulation Wire Size Range Feature Size Terminal Type Box Quantity M Thomas & Betts (Blank) Bare Non-Insulated (18) 22-16 AWG Bolt Hole: (R) Ring (C) = 100 Spec-Kon (V) Vinyl Funnel Entry (14) 16-14 AWG Ring and Fork (CC) = 200 (MS) Multiple Stud Ring Terminals (N) Nylon Funnel Entry (10) 12-10 AWG Terminals (W) = 250 (F) Fork (VF) Vinyl Fully Insulated (8) 8 AWG (D) = 500 (LF) Locking Fork (NF) Nylon Fully Insulated (6) 6 AWG Tab Width: (M) = 1,000 (FF) Flanged Fork (4) 4 AWG (250 Series) (T) = Mylar (PT) Pin Terminal * (2) 2 AWG Disconnects Tape (BL) Blade Terminal (MD) Male Disconnect Pin Length: (FD) Female Disconnect Pin Terminals (FFD) Female Flag Disconnect (PD) Piggy Back Disconnect Blade Length: (FB) Female Bullet Blade Terminals * Please contact (MB) Male Bullet Customer Service Diameter: (BS) Butt Splice for pricing and Bullets availability. (QS) Quick Splice (WJ) Wire Joint (Closed End) (BFD) Barrel Flag Disconnect M2 2002 Thomas & Betts Corporation. Specifications are subject to change without notice. www.tnb.com Spec-Kon Spec-Kon 412031.M01 SPEC 3/5 3/14/03 10:40 AM Page 3 Terminals Features and Benefits of Spec-Kon Terminals Internal barrel serrationsDuring crimping, the wire will cold flow into serrations, giving lower resistance connections and improving tensile strength. Size markingWire range is stamped on the tongue (metric and English) for easy access to the terminal size without drawings/packaging. Electro tin platingProvides excellent corrosion resistance, superior finish for better-looking installation. Ergonomic hand toolErgonomically designed ERG-2500 completes a UL listed crimp while requiring substantially lower handle forces. One tool for all insulated productsThomas & Betts offers a single tool that crimps the entire range of standard insulated terminals, disconnects, and butt splices. Many competitors require 2 to 4 tools to cover the same range. Color codingInsulators are color coded for specific wire size (red=22-16AWG, blue=16-14AWG, yellow=12-10AWG). Red=8AWG, blue=6AWG. Nylon Insulated Terminals Electro tin plating Sleeved barrel Sleeved barrelEnsures barrel does not separate during crimping. Molded insulatorsMolded insulators ensure consistent shape and quality, shaped entry speeds installation and reduces wire hang up. Metal insulation sleeveSleeve crimps wire insulation, providing high-vibration resistance and conductor strain relief. Nylon materialIdeal for harsh environments. Provides excellent chemical, impact and abrasion resistance. Size marking Metal insulation RatingsUL Listed, cULus Listed, CSA, 600 V at 105C. sleeve Vinyl Insulated Terminals M Color coded Brazed seamEnsures barrel does not separate during crimping. insulators Molded funnel entry insulatorsFunnel entry speeds installation and reduces wire hang up. Molded insulators ensure consistent shape and quality every time. Insulation crimpThe insulator mouth is flared to speed installation and accommodate thicker insulated wires. Also, provides insulation support strain relief in high-vibration applications. Internal barrel Molded serrations insulators Vinyl materialEconomical, moisture resistant and flame retardant (UL94V-0) RatingsUL Listed, cULus Listed, CSA, 600 V at 105C. Non-Insulated Terminals Brazed seam Brazed seamEnsures barrel does not separate during crimping. Chamfered barrel entrySmoothing the barrel entry edge facilitates wire insertion. RatingsUL Listed, cULus Listed, CSA, 2000 V. Chamfered barrel entry 2002 Thomas & Betts Corporation. Specifications are subject to change without notice. www.tnb.com M3