3M, Scotchlok, Ring Non-Insulated, 50/bottle, M10-8RX, standard-style ring tongue fits around the stud, 500/Case
Features
- Funnel-designed, seamless brass sleeve offers easy insertion of wires
- Standard-style ring tongue fits around the stud
- Nylon-insulated, butted-seam barrel ensures a secure fit and offers reliable performance
- Made of electrolytic copper for good conductivity and has tin plating for corrosion resistance
- Withstands a temperature range of -40 to 221 degrees F (-40 to 105 degrees C)
- 600V-rated for building wire and 1000V for signs, fixtures or luminaires
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Ais Url Article Information Sheet:
- https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?mwsId=SSSSSu9n_zu8l00xm8mvNYt9mv70k17zHvu9lxtD7xtBevSS
- Connection Width Imperial:
- 0.164 in
- Connection Width Metric:
- 4.166 mm
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Etim Class 8 0:
- EC001052
- Insulation Material:
- Non-insulated
- Maximum Conductor Size Imperial:
- 10 AWG
- Maximum Conductor Size Metric:
- 5.26
- Minimum Conductor Size Imperial:
- 12 AWG
- Minimum Conductor Size Metric:
- 3.31 mm²
- Overall Length Imperial:
- 0.73 in
- Overall Width Imperial:
- 0.38 in
- Rds Url Regulatory Data Sheet:
- https://cdmsweb.3m.com/ingredientcommunication/file/Media/NjhKGZaReuY=
- Terminal Type:
- Ring
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Ring Terminal
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
3M 7100165244 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the 3M Scotchlok M10-8RX ring terminal accept?
The M10-8RX ring terminal is sized for 12 to 10 AWG stranded copper conductors (3.31 to 5.26 mm2). Anything smaller than 12 AWG will not crimp reliably in the barrel, and 8 AWG will not enter it. For a single 12 AWG branch circuit conductor landing on a stud, this is the right barrel range.
2) Should I use a ring terminal or a spade terminal on a motor or panel stud?
A ring tongue like the M10-8RX closes fully around the stud, so the wire cannot back out if the nut loosens, which is why it is the standard choice for motor terminals, ground studs and panel lugs subject to vibration. A spade (fork) terminal slips off under a loosened screw but lets you land the wire without pulling the nut all the way off. Where a connection is safety critical or hard to reach, use the ring.
3) Is this Scotchlok terminal insulated, and do I need to sleeve it?
The M10-8RX is a non-insulated terminal, a bare tin-plated copper barrel and tongue. If the connection needs covering, plan on heat shrink or a vinyl boot as a separate item. Non-insulated versions are usually preferred where you need to inspect the crimp or where a factory insulator would not clear a tight terminal block.
4) What temperature and voltage can the 3M M10-8RX ring terminal handle?
Rated to 600V for building wire and 1000V for signs, fixtures and luminaires, with an operating range of -40 to 221 degrees F (-40 to 105 degrees C). That covers standard branch circuit work, sign cabinets and ballast or driver connections in unconditioned spaces.
5) Will this terminal hold up in a damp or corrosive location?
The terminal is electrolytic copper with tin plating for corrosion resistance, so it handles damp and outdoor sign or fixture work better than bare copper. It is still a non-insulated terminal, so in wet locations the connection itself needs to be protected by the enclosure or by shrink sleeving.
6) How much room does the M10-8RX need behind the stud?
Overall it is 0.73 in long by 0.38 in wide, so allow roughly three quarters of an inch of straight run from the face of the stud to where the wire bends. In crowded gutters or small junction boxes that clearance is what decides whether the crimp sits flat against the lug.
7) How are these 3M ring terminals packaged for a job or a stockroom?
They come 50 per bottle, 500 per case, which suits van stock and MRO crib restocking rather than one-off repairs. Country of origin is the United States, which matters on federally funded and Buy American specified work.
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