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 Termination Types

Type T-Standard

Threaded stud terminal with ceramic insulator. Standard thread size is 6-32 for .260 (6.6 mm), 8-32 for .315 (8 mm) and 10-32 for all other diameters. Other thread sizes and lengths are available to accommodate any electrical requirements and clearance restrictions.

Type TM—Stud with Mica Insulator

 Standard thread size is 6-32 for .260 (6.6 mm), 8-32 for .315 (8 mm) and 10-32 for all other diameters. Other thread sizes and lengths are available to accommodate any electrical requirements and clearance restrictions.

TYPE P—Plain Pin


Plain terminal pin. Specify Length “L”.
Standard — 1/2" (12.7 mm) pin length.

Element Diameter Nominal Pin Diameter
in mm in mm
0.26  6.6 0.088 2.2
0.315  8.0 0.1 2.5
0.375  9.5 0.1 2.5
0.43 10.9 0.12 3.2
0.475 12 0.12 3.2
0.625 15.9 0.12 3.2
Type SF & SF9 (90°)—Quick Connect

Male quick connect (slip-on) terminals are welded to the element terminal pin. They provide quick and easy installation of wires with excellent holding force. Material: Nickel-Plated Steel.

Type E

Right-angle lug welded to pin with mica washer insulators and 10-32 binding head screw. Available for .260", .315" and .430" diameter heaters.

Type L & L9 (90°)—Terminal Lug

A nickel-plated steel lug is projection welded to the terminal pin straight (Type “L”) or at 90° to the sheath (Type “9L”).

Type F1__—Lead Wire

Type F1A Type TGGT (Teflon® tape, fiberglass, Teflon® treated overbraid) insulation rated to 482°F (250°C).
Type F1B Type MGT (mica tape, Teflon® treated overbraid) insulation rated to 842°F (450°C).
Standard 10" (254 mm) leads. Specify longer leads.
Wire gauge is determined by ampacity of heater and ambient temperature.

Type A—Right-Angle Terminal

 

TYPE R1__—Flexible Armor Cable


Type R1A  Galvanized cable
Type R1B  Stainless steel cable
Provides excellent protection to lead wires in abrasive environments. Specify cable length and lead wire length.
Standard 10" (254 mm) armor cable over 12" (305 mm) leads. Specify longer leads or cable.