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A ring terminal is used for connecting two or more wires to any single point of connection, for example, a circuit protection device. Ring terminals are available in butted seams which are serrated on the barrel in order to provide additional grip and straightforward insertion of electrical wires. Some manufacturers also stock ring terminals having a brazed seam, which is quite similar to a butted seam, but it provides additional strength to crimp in any position over the barrel.
While choosing the most fitting ring terminal for your applications, you must be aware of the stud size and wire gauge to which the ring terminal would be connected. You must also be mindful of the connection environment so as to determine which kind of insulation you want to apply. To cover the connections in any type of environment you can use non-insulated, vinyl insulated, nylon insulated, or heat shrink insulated heat terminals.
Ring terminals are meant for attaching wires to posts or studs and are available in a diversity of sizes and types. Non-insulated ring terminals can easily be crimped or soldered and can be effortlessly finished off using heat shrink tube in order to secure and protect the connections. Vinyl insulated ring terminals are inexpensive and amongst the most commonly used ring terminals which are easy to be crimped and offer an insulated cover around the crimped area.
Nylon insulated ring terminals are high performance insulated terminals while ring terminals with heat shrink insulation have heat shrink sleeve that is already attached to the terminal that offers protection as well as sealing to the available connection from different types of environmental factors.
The benefits of using heat shrink terminals are very obvious and clear, the seal protects the wires from getting exposure to different types of damaging corrosive liquids like fresh water and salt, chemicals, acid along with various outdoor elements. Heat shrink terminals are the most fitting choice for numerous marine and automotive applications, home projects as well as various industrial applications.