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#22--18 Wire Term Spade 10-Stu
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Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Fork Terminal
Metallics MWSC221810 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Metallics MWSC221810 spade terminal accept?
The MWSC221810 spade terminal is sized for #22 to #18 AWG stranded or solid conductor, which is the typical control, signal, and low-voltage range. Anything larger than 18 AWG will not seat in the barrel, and anything smaller than 22 AWG risks a loose crimp.
2) What stud or screw size does this Metallics spade terminal fit?
It is a #10 stud spade, so the fork opening is made for a #10 screw or stud. On a 1/4-20 or #8 terminal block the fit will be wrong, loose on the #8 and too small on the 1/4-20, so match the terminal to the stud size on the device you are landing it to.
3) Should I use a spade terminal like this or a ring terminal on a screw stud?
A spade (fork) terminal such as the MWSC221810 slides on and off a #10 stud without fully backing the screw out, which is why panel builders and controls techs use it on terminal strips they expect to service. A ring terminal is the choice where vibration or the possibility of the wire pulling free matters, since the screw has to come all the way out to release it. Both land on the same #10 stud.
4) What part number do I order for a 22-18 AWG spade terminal with a #10 stud from Metallics?
Metallics part number MWSC221810. That number encodes the configuration: 22-18 wire range, #10 stud spade.
5) Do I need a special crimp tool for these 22-18 AWG spade terminals?
A 22-18 AWG terminal needs the matching die station on an insulated-terminal crimper, which on most tools is the red-coded nest. Using the larger 16-14 (blue) or 12-10 (yellow) station on a 22-18 barrel under-compresses the crimp and the wire will pull out. Strip length should leave the conductor fully inside the barrel with no bare copper showing past the insulation grip.
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