Non-Insulated Spade Terminal, 16-14 AWG, #10 Stud, Box of 1,000
Features
- Shouldered barrel insulation quickly positions terminal for proper crimping
- Tin-plated brass construction for corrosion resistance
- Internal barrel serrations grip wires tightly to resist pull-out and reduce electrical resistance
- Expanded insulation entry accommodates a wide variety of insulation diameters and provides additional insulation support
- Butted seam-construction prevents splitting under maximum pressure
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Fork Terminal
Ideal Industries 84-6171 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the IDEAL 84-6171 insulated or non-insulated, and does that matter for my application?
It is a non-insulated spade terminal. Bare tin-plated brass barrel, no nylon or vinyl sleeve, so you get a smaller footprint in a crowded terminal strip and you can see the wire seated in the barrel before you crimp. The tradeoff: you need to provide your own insulation (heat shrink or sleeving) if the terminals sit close enough together to risk a phase-to-phase short, and the crimp die on your tool must be the one for non-insulated terminals, not the colour-coded insulated nest.
2) Why do these spade terminals pull off less than cheap ones?
Two features do that work on the 84-6171. The barrel has internal serrations that bite the strands, which resists pull-out and lowers electrical resistance at the joint, and the barrel uses butted seam construction so it will not split open when you crimp at maximum pressure. The shouldered barrel also positions the terminal in the crimp jaw so the crimp lands in the right spot instead of on the edge.
3) Can I use the 84-6171 spade terminal on a ring terminal application?
No. It is a spade (fork) terminal, open at the end, so it slides under a loosened #10 screw without removing the screw entirely. That is what makes it quick on terminal strips and panel work. If the application demands a connection that cannot vibrate off the stud, such as battery or vehicle work, use a closed ring terminal in the same 16-14 AWG, #10 stud size instead.
4) What part number should I order for IDEAL non-insulated spade terminals for 16-14 AWG wire on a #10 stud?
Order IDEAL Industries 84-6171. That is the manufacturer part number for the non-insulated, tin-plated brass spade terminal sized 16-14 AWG with a #10 stud opening, packaged 1,000 per box. There are no finish or size options to specify, the model is the whole order.
5) Will a tin-plated brass terminal hold up in a damp or outdoor enclosure?
The 84-6171 is tin-plated brass, which is specified for corrosion resistance, so it handles general damp and industrial enclosure conditions better than bare steel. Tin plating also keeps contact resistance low at the stud. For direct weather exposure or salt, still seal the connection, since the terminal itself carries no environmental rating.
6) How many spade terminals come in the IDEAL 84-6171 box?
They ship 1,000 to a box, which is the MRO and panel-shop quantity rather than a bench pack. If you are standardizing a control panel build or a fleet of maintenance kits on #10 studs with 16-14 AWG wire, one box covers the run; for a single repair it is far more than you need.
7) Does the expanded insulation entry mean I can use these with thick-jacketed wire?
Yes. The barrel entry on the 84-6171 is expanded to take a range of insulation diameters, so appliance cord and heavier-jacketed 16-14 AWG conductors seat without having to strip back extra jacket, and the entry supports the insulation right up to the crimp instead of leaving it unsupported where flexing happens.
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