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Ring Terminal
Certifications
- CSA
- UL
Features
- These non-insulated ring terminals are made of electrolytic copper for high conductivity. They can be installed with crimping tools having a single indentor or double indentor (recommended for solid wire). Serrated barrel increases grip on wire.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- A Inches:
- 0.87
- Alternate Package Qty:
- BC87
- Application Tools:
- WT110M, WT111M, WT112M, WT2000, ERG4002
- B Inches:
- 0.39
- C Inches:
- 0.29
- Flammability Rating:
- UL 94 V-0
- Inner Package:
- 50
- Insulation Type:
- Non-Insulated
- M Inches:
- 0.68
- Order Multiple:
- 50
- Outer Package:
- 250
- Package Height:
- 8.7
- Package Length:
- 15
- Package Type:
- Standard
- Package Width:
- 9.4
- Product Group:
- Connectors
- Recommended Tool:
- ERG4002, ERG4005
- Rohs Compliance:
- Yes
- Stock Thickness:
- 0.05
- Stud Size:
- #10
- T B Sold In Uom:
- Each
- T B Weight Per Uom:
- 0.56 lbs. per 100
- Temperature Rating:
- 150°C
- Terminal Series:
- BC
- Voltage Rating:
- 600V
- Wire Size:
- heavy duty 16-14
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Terminals
- Product Finish:
- Electro Tin-Plated
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Copper
Thomas & Betts BC14-10 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Thomas & Betts BC14-10 ring terminal take?
The BC14-10 is sized for heavy duty 16-14 AWG wire. The barrel is serrated to grip the conductor, and it will accept solid or stranded wire, though a double indentor crimp is the recommendation for solid.
2) Will a BC14-10 ring terminal fit a #10 screw or stud?
Yes, the ring is drilled for a #10 stud. The tongue measures 0.39 inches across (B) with the hole centered 0.29 inches (C) in from the end, and overall length is 0.87 inches (A), so check you have that much room on the terminal block or lug landing.
3) Is the BC14-10 terminal insulated, and does it need a boot or heat shrink?
It is a non-insulated terminal, bare electro tin-plated copper. Nothing covers the barrel once it is crimped, so if the application needs the connection insulated you have to add heat shrink or a terminal boot yourself, or step up to an insulated ring terminal instead.
4) What crimper do I need for a Thomas & Betts BC series non-insulated ring terminal?
Thomas & Betts calls out the ERG4002 and ERG4005 as the recommended tools for this terminal. The broader approved tool list is WT110M, WT111M, WT112M, WT2000 and ERG4002. Single indentor tools work; a double indentor is preferred on solid wire.
5) Can the BC14-10 ring terminal be used in a high temperature enclosure or near a motor?
It carries a 150 degree C temperature rating and a 600V voltage rating, so heat around a motor terminal box or a hot control panel is within its range. The limiting factor is usually the wire insulation rating, not the terminal.
6) Is the Thomas & Betts BC14-10 UL listed and RoHS compliant?
Both UL and CSA, and it is RoHS compliant. It also carries a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating. That combination covers most commercial panel and institutional MRO spec requirements.
7) How are BC14-10 ring terminals packaged and what is the minimum order?
They sell each, but the order multiple is 50. Inner package is 50 pieces and the outer carton holds 250, so stocking a truck or a shop drawer in 250 lots lines up with the full carton.
8) Why use a bare copper ring terminal instead of a plated steel or aluminum one?
The BC series is electrolytic copper for conductivity, tin plated to resist corrosion at the joint. Stock thickness is 0.05 inches, which is what gives the tongue enough body to stay flat under a #10 screw without deforming. For copper wire runs, a copper terminal avoids the dissimilar metal problem you get pairing aluminum hardware with copper conductor.
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Does the Thomas & Betts BC14-10 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Thomas & Betts BC14-10 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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