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Panduit StrongHold™ EV18-8FB-Q Vinyl-Insulated Fork Terminal, 22-18 AWG, #8 Stud

Panduit StrongHold™ EV18-8FB-Q Vinyl-Insulated Fork Terminal, 22-18 AWG, #8 Stud

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Panduit StrongHold™ EV18-8FB-Q Vinyl-Insulated Fork Terminal, 22-18 AWG, #8 Stud

The Panduit StrongHold™ EV18-8FB-Q is a vinyl-insulated fork terminal engineered for 22-18 AWG copper conductors with a #8 stud hole size, making it well suited for compact electrical and panel-wiring connections. Rated to a maximum voltage of 600V, this terminal features a red color-coded vinyl insulation for quick wire-range identification and a funnel-entry barrel that guides stripped conductors into place for a secure crimp. Backed by UL Listing and CSA Certification, the EV18-8FB-Q delivers dependable, code-compliant performance for professional and industrial electrical work.

Key Features

  • Wire Range: Accepts 22-18 AWG copper conductors (0.5-1 mm² metric conductor size) for a precise, secure crimp connection.
  • Stud Size: #8 stud hole size (4.2 mm) with a tongue width of 0.32 in. and tongue thickness of 0.03 in. (0.8 mm) for compatibility with standard terminal blocks and studs.
  • Vinyl Insulation: Color-coded Red insulation sleeve simplifies wire-range identification at a glance on the job or in the panel.
  • Funnel Entry Barrel: A funnel-entry barrel design (0.47 in. barrel length) guides stripped wire strands into the barrel for a clean, reliable crimp.
  • Voltage Rating: Maximum voltage rating of 600V supports demanding electrical and control-circuit applications.
  • Operating Temperature: Rated for operation up to 221°F, supporting use in warmer equipment enclosures and panels.
  • Base Material & Finish: Copper base material with a Tin-Plated finish for reliable conductivity and corrosion resistance.
  • Crimp Tool Compatibility: Designed for use with Panduit CT-Series crimp tools, including CT-100A, CT-160, CT-260, CT-400, CT-600-A, CT-1550, CT-1551, and CT-2500.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed 587H E52164
  • CSA Certified LR31212

Technical Specifications

  • Maximum Operating Temperature (°F): 221
  • Minimum Operating Temperature (°F): 221
  • Maximum Voltage (V): 600
  • Maximum Voltage (kV): 0.6
  • Minimum Voltage (kV): 0.6
  • Color Code: Red
  • Stud Hole Size (mm): 4.2
  • Tongue Thickness (mm): 0.8
  • Minimum Metric Conductor Size (mm²): 0.5
  • Maximum Metric Conductor Size (mm²): 1
  • Overall Width (mm): 8.1
  • Overall Length (mm): 23.6
  • Finish/Coating: Tin-Plated
  • Product Type: Terminal Kit
  • Product Segment: IEI
  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Mercury Content Indicator: N
  • REACH Status: N
  • Any Reason Not to Sell: N
  • UOM EA PK: PK
  • Std Ctn Qty: 250
  • Std Carton Length In: 9.1
  • Std Carton Width In: 4.4
  • Std Carton Height In: 4.4
  • Std Package Length In: 4.55

Typical Applications

  • Electrical Panel and Control Cabinet Wiring
  • Terminal Block and Stud Connections
  • Industrial Equipment and Machine Wiring
  • OEM Electrical Assembly and Wire Harnesses
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations

Why Panduit?

Panduit's StrongHold™ fork terminals combine copper conductor construction with a Tin-Plated finish and vinyl insulation to deliver dependable, corrosion-resistant connections for demanding electrical environments. With UL Listing and CSA Certification behind every EV18-8FB-Q terminal, professionals can specify Panduit with confidence for code-compliant, long-lasting wiring connections.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Barrel Length (In.):
0.47
Standard Package Volume Ft3:
0.0103
Maximum Operating Temperature (°F):
221
Standard Package Weight Pounds:
0.0500
Std. Pkg. UOM:
Piece
Maximum Voltage (V):
600
Tongue Thickness (In.):
0.03
Tongue Length (mm):
11.8
Minimum Voltage (kV):
0.6
Standard Carton Volume Ft3:
0.1031
Color Code:
Red
Mercury Content Indicator:
N
Std Package Length MM:
115.57
Sub Brand:
StrongHold™
Wire Strip Length (In.):
5/16
Stud Hole Size (mm):
4.2
Tongue Thickness (mm):
0.8
Product Segment:
IEI
Minimum Metric Conductor Size (mm²):
0.5
Standard Carton Weight Pounds:
0.5000
Minimum Operating Temperature (°F):
221
Min Order Qty:
250.0000
GTIN Package:
00613056366459
Product Size:
22-18 AWG
Maximum Metric Conductor Size (mm²):
1
Std Carton Width MM:
111.76
UOM EA PK:
PK
Barrel Length (mm):
11.8
Pallet Volume:
0.000000
Std Package Width In:
2.25
Any Reason Not to Sell:
N
Barrel Type:
Funnel Entry
Tongue Width (In.):
0.32
Copper Conductor Size:
22-18 AWG
Overall Width (In.):
0.32
Insulation Diameter (In.):
0.15
REACH Status:
N
Base Material:
Copper
Overall Width (mm):
8.1
Std Carton Length In:
9.1
Std Carton Height In:
4.4
Std Package Length In:
4.55
Maximum Voltage (kV):
0.6
Finish/Coating:
Tin-Plated
Overall Length (mm):
23.6
Country of Origin:
Mexico
Std Carton Width In:
4.4
Std Ctn Qty:
250
Product Type:
Terminal Kit
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Pack Size:
100

Panduit EV18-8FB-Q – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What wire size does the Panduit EV18-8FB-Q fork terminal take?
The EV18-8FB-Q accepts 22-18 AWG copper conductors, which is 0.5 to 1 mm2 in metric sizing. The red vinyl insulation is the color code for that range, so anything outside 22-18 AWG needs a different terminal. Strip the conductor 5/16 in. before crimping.
2) What crimp tool do I need for the Panduit EV18-8FB-Q?
Panduit CT-Series hand tools are the ones called out for it: CT-100A, CT-160, CT-260, CT-400, CT-600-A, CT-1550, CT-1551 and CT-2500. The barrel is funnel entry, 0.47 in. long, which helps guide stranded conductor in before you close the dies.
3) Is this Panduit fork terminal UL Listed and CSA approved?
Both. The EV18-8FB-Q is UL Listed under 587H E52164 and CSA Certified under LR31212, which is what most inspectors and OEM specs want to see on an insulated crimp terminal.
4) I need a terminal kit for a circuit breaker, is this the right part?
No. The EV18-8FB-Q is a loose crimp-on fork terminal for 22-18 AWG wire, not a breaker accessory. If you are adding line and load terminals to an Eaton Series C breaker, the Eaton 3T20FB terminal kit is the part for that, and Eaton's FJCWTK is the control wire terminal kit for Series G. For ABB OT/OS600 and OS800 disconnect switches, the ABB OZXA-800 is the replacement terminal kit.
5) Can an Eaton Series C terminal kit be used in place of the Panduit EV18-8FB-Q fork terminals?
No. The Eaton 3T20FB is a line and load terminal accessory kit for Series C breakers, meaning it supplies the terminal lugs that mount onto a specific breaker frame. The Panduit EV18-8FB-Q is a loose crimp-on fork terminal for 22-18 AWG copper wire with a #8 (4.2 mm) stud hole, crimped onto the conductor itself and landed under any screw or stud of that size. The two are not interchangeable: one is a breaker-specific accessory, the other is a general-purpose wire termination.
6) I need to land control wiring on a Series G breaker. Is the Panduit EV18-8FB-Q the right part?
For the breaker-side hardware, no. The Eaton FJCWTK is a control wire terminal kit made as a Series G circuit breaker accessory, so it is what adapts that breaker for control wire landings. The Panduit EV18-8FB-Q is the wire-end piece: a vinyl-insulated fork terminal crimped onto 22-18 AWG copper with a funnel-entry barrel and a 0.32 in. tongue width. On many jobs both get used - the Eaton kit at the breaker, fork terminals on the conductors that land elsewhere in the panel - but one does not replace the other.
7) Why use a fork terminal instead of a ring terminal on a control panel?
A fork tongue is open ended, so you can loosen the terminal block screw and slide the EV18-8FB-Q in or out without pulling the screw all the way out. That makes troubleshooting and re-landing wires in a panel much faster. A ring terminal is the choice where vibration or a captive connection matters, since the ring cannot back out under a loosened screw. This one is built for panel and control wiring at 22-18 AWG on #8 studs.
8) Is the EV18-8FB-Q fork terminal rated for 600V control circuits?
Yes, 600V maximum (0.6 kV), which covers standard industrial control and power circuits in a panel.
9) How many Panduit EV18-8FB-Q terminals come in a pack?
They come 100 to a package, and the standard carton holds 250. Minimum order quantity is 250.
10) Will the insulation sleeve on this terminal fit over my wire jacket?
The insulation barrel takes up to 0.15 in. diameter. Standard 22-18 AWG PVC or THHN hookup wire fits, but heavier double-jacketed or high-temp insulation on that gauge can exceed it, so measure the jacket OD if you are using anything other than ordinary panel wire. Overall the terminal is 23.6 mm long by 8.1 mm wide.
11) Is the ABB OZXA-800 terminal kit an alternative to the Panduit EV18-8FB-Q?
They solve different problems. The ABB OZXA-800 is a replacement disconnect switch component for the OT/OS600 and OS800 series, so it is tied to those switch bodies. The Panduit EV18-8FB-Q is not brand-specific hardware - it is a tin-plated copper fork terminal, red color-coded for its 22-18 AWG range, rated to 600V, that crimps onto wire and slips under any #8 stud or screw. If the disconnect itself needs a terminal assembly, the ABB kit is the match; if the conductors need ends, the Panduit terminal is.
12) Can the EV18-8FB-Q handle a hot enclosure?
It is rated to 221 degrees F operating temperature, so it holds up in warm control cabinets and machine enclosures. The barrel is copper with a tin-plated finish, which is what gives it corrosion resistance in humid or industrial air.
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Does the Panduit EV18-8FB-Q come with a warranty?
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