Panduit DVF18-250-CY Female Disconnect Terminal, Brass Vinyl-Insulated
The Panduit DVF18-250-CY Pan-Term® is a loose piece female disconnect terminal built from tin-plated brass for reliable, vibration-resistant electrical connections. It features a 0.250 x 0.032" (6.3 x 0.8 mm) tab, supports a 22-18 AWG (0.5-1.0 mm²) wire range, and is rated for 300V and up to 194°F operation. The terminal is barrel insulated in red vinyl housing with a funnel entry barrel and insulation grip sleeve, and is UL Listed and CSA Certified for professional wire termination. Sold in bottles of 100 pieces.
Key Features
- Tab Size: 0.250 x 0.032" (6.3 x 0.8 mm) for secure quick-connect mating.
- Wire Range: 22-18 AWG (0.5-1.0 mm²) copper conductors.
- Durable Construction: Tin-plated brass base material for corrosion resistance and consistent conductivity.
- Barrel Type: Funnel entry configuration with insulation grip sleeve for easy wire insertion and strain relief.
- Insulation: Red vinyl barrel insulation, color-coded for wire range identification.
- Voltage Rating: Maximum 300V for control and low-voltage power circuits.
- Operating Temperature: Rated to a maximum of 194°F.
- Dimensions: 0.81" (20.6 mm) long by 0.29" (7.4 mm) wide, straight tongue angle.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL 310 Listed, UL Listed 20H3 E78522
- CSA Certified LR31212, C22.2 No.153
Technical Specifications
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°F): 194
- Maximum Voltage (V): 300
- Maximum Voltage (kV): 0.3
- Color Code: Red
- Base Material: Brass
- Barrel Type: Funnel Entry
- Tongue Angle: Straight
- Tab Size (In.): 0.250 x 0.032
- Wire Size: 22-18 AWG
- Copper Conductor Size: 22-18 AWG
- Min Metric Conductor Size (mm²): 0.5
- Max Metric Conductor Size (mm²): 1
- Overall Width (In.): 0.29
- Overall Height (In.): 0.12
- Overall Thickness (mm): 0.4
- Insulation Diameter (In.): 0.14
- Wire Strip Length (In.): 9/32
- Mercury Content Indicator: N
- REACH Status: N
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- Min Order Qty: 100
- For Use With: CT-1550, CT-1551, CT-2300/ST (CD-550), CT-2500/L (CT-2550CH), UP14ZLW (CD-550)
Typical Applications
- Control and Signal Circuit Wire Termination
- Panel, Enclosure, and Equipment Wiring
- OEM and Industrial Assembly Connections
- Quick-Connect Terminations for Maintenance and Repair
- Low-Voltage Power Distribution up to 300V
Why Panduit?
Panduit's Pan-Term® DVF18-250-CY female disconnect is engineered from tin-plated brass with a funnel entry barrel and insulation grip sleeve for a secure, vibration-resistant connection every time. Backed by UL 310 Listing and CSA Certification, it delivers the code-compliant, dependable performance electrical professionals expect from Panduit wiring devices.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Standard Package Volume Ft3:
- 0.0064
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°F):
- 194
- Standard Package Weight Pounds:
- 0.2700
- Std. Pkg. UOM:
- Piece
- Maximum Voltage (V):
- 300
- Standard Carton Volume Ft3:
- 0.0319
- Color Code:
- Red
- Mercury Content Indicator:
- N
- Std Package Length MM:
- 91.44
- Sub Brand:
- Pan-Term®
- Wire Strip Length (In.):
- 9/32
- Product Segment:
- IEI
- Minimum Metric Conductor Size (mm²):
- 0.5
- Standard Carton Weight Pounds:
- 1.3500
- Overall Height (In.):
- 0.12
- Min Order Qty:
- 100.0000
- Disconnect Type:
- Female Disconnect
- GTIN Package:
- 00074983686445
- Wire Size:
- 22-18 AWG
- Overall Thickness (mm):
- 0.4
- Maximum Metric Conductor Size (mm²):
- 1
- For Use With:
- CT-1550, CT-1551, CT-2300/ST (CD-550), CT-2500/L (CT-2550CH), UP14ZLW (CD-550)
- Std Carton Width MM:
- 59.69
- UOM EA PK:
- PK
- Pallet Volume:
- 0.000000
- Std Package Width In:
- 1.8
- Any Reason Not to Sell:
- N
- Barrel Type:
- Funnel Entry
- Copper Conductor Size:
- 22-18 AWG
- Overall Width (In.):
- 0.29
- Tongue Angle:
- Straight
- Tab Size (In.):
- 0.250 x 0.032
- Insulation Diameter (In.):
- 0.14
- REACH Status:
- N
- Base Material:
- Brass
- Overall Width (mm):
- 7.4
- Std Carton Length In:
- 9.3
- Std Carton Height In:
- 3.7
- Std Package Length In:
- 3.6
- Maximum Voltage (kV):
- 0.3
- Finish/Coating:
- Tin-Plated
- Overall Length (mm):
- 20.6
- Country of Origin:
- Mexico
- Std Carton Width In:
- 2.35
- Std Ctn Qty:
- 500
- Product Type:
- Quick Disconnect Terminal
- GTIN Carton:
- 50074983686440
- Std Carton Height MM:
- 93.98
- Std Package Width MM:
- 45.72
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
Panduit DVF18-250-CY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Panduit DVF18-250-CY red disconnect take?
22-18 AWG copper, or 0.5 to 1.0 mm2 metric. The red vinyl barrel is the standard color code for that range, so on a panel you can tell at a glance it is the small-gauge terminal. For 16-14 AWG you need the blue-coded size instead.
2) How much insulation do I strip before crimping a Pan-Term DVF18-250-CY?
Strip 9/32 inch. The barrel is funnel entry, so the strands feed in without birdcaging, and the insulation grip sleeve closes over the jacket for strain relief. Keep the jacket OD at or under 0.14 inch or the grip will not close properly over it.
3) Which crimp tool works with the Panduit DVF18-250-CY?
Panduit lists the CT-1550, CT-1551, CT-2300/ST (CD-550), CT-2500/L (CT-2550CH), and UP14ZLW (CD-550) for this terminal. Using the matched die is what gets you the rated pull-out strength, so pick one of those rather than a generic plier crimper.
4) Is the Panduit DVF18-250-CY UL Listed and CSA certified?
Yes, both. It is UL 310 Listed under 20H3 E78522 and CSA Certified under LR31212 to C22.2 No.153. That matters for panel shops and institutional work where every terminal in the enclosure has to carry a listing.
5) Is the Panduit DVF18-250-CY OK for 120V or 240V control wiring?
It is rated to 300V maximum, so 120V and 240V control and signal circuits are within rating. Maximum operating temperature is 194 degrees F, which covers typical enclosure and panel interiors but rules out high-heat locations near burners or exhaust.
6) Why choose a tin-plated brass disconnect over a plain one for equipment that vibrates?
The DVF18-250-CY uses a brass base with tin plating. Brass gives the spring tension that keeps the receptacle gripping the tab under vibration, and the tin plate resists corrosion at the contact surface so resistance does not climb over time. That is the reason it gets used on motor leads, HVAC equipment and machine wiring rather than a bare crimp splice.
7) Will a straight tongue disconnect clear in a tight enclosure?
The DVF18-250-CY has a straight tongue angle and measures 20.6 mm long by 7.4 mm (0.29 in) wide, 0.12 in high. Straight means the wire exits in line with the tab, so you need run-out room behind the terminal. In a crowded gutter where the wire has to turn, a flag style disconnect is the better choice.
8) Do I need a male disconnect to go with this female terminal?
Only if the device you are wiring to does not already have a 1/4 inch spade tab. Most switches, relays and motors do, and the DVF18-250-CY pushes straight onto them. Where you are joining two loose wires, pair it with a mating male disconnect such as the ABB 250 Series fully insulated nylon male disconnect, which is built for the same 250 tab size.
9) What is the difference between a vinyl-insulated disconnect and a fully insulated nylon one?
The Panduit DVF18-250-CY uses red vinyl barrel insulation over a tin-plated brass barrel, with the insulation covering the crimp barrel and an insulation grip sleeve for strain relief. The ABB TNF14-250MD-XV is a fully insulated nylon 250 series terminal, where the insulating sleeve extends over the connection body rather than stopping at the barrel. Vinyl barrel insulation with color coding by wire range is the common choice for panel and control wiring; nylon fully insulated bodies are chosen where the mated joint itself needs to be shrouded.
10) Can I use the ABB TNF14-250MD-XV in place of the Panduit DVF18-250-CY?
No - they are opposite halves of a connection, not alternates. The Panduit DVF18-250-CY is a female disconnect that receives a tab; the ABB TNF14-250MD-XV is a male disconnect in the 250 series. If your existing terminations are female receptacles on 22-18 AWG control wire, the Panduit part is the one that matches; the ABB male terminal would leave you with two tabs and nothing to receive them.
11) How many Panduit DVF18-250-CY disconnects come in a pack?
They ship loose piece in bottles of 100, and the minimum order is 100 pieces. A standard carton holds 500.
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