Terminals and Splices
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J84
Ring Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J85
Fork Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J86
Locking Fork Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J87
Butt Splices and Disconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J88
Disconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J89
Bullet Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J90
Blade Terminals, Pin Terminals,
Wire-Joints and Quick Splices . . . . . . . . . . . . . J91
Crimping Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J92-J93
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Overview
Catamount
®
Terminals and Splices
Catamount
®
Terminals and Splices are designed specifically for inexpensive insulated
and non-insulated electrical terminations. This terminal product group is perfect for most
commercial applications. Catamount
®
Terminals and Splices also meet or exceed
requirements for a reliable connection in a variety of industrial applications. Whether
heavy duty power wiring or smaller control circuits, Catamount
®
Terminals and Splices
provide excellent crimp assemblies ranging from 22 to 6 AWG with consistent long-lasting
reliability, ease of application, and lower total installed cost. Included are Disconnects,
Bullet Connectors, Blade and Pin Terminals, Wire Joints, Quick Splices, and a choice of
matching quality crimping tools.
Features of Catamount
®
Terminals and Splices
• Brazed seam, electro-tin plated, funnel entry most items.
• Product line covers all standard components — rings, forks, locking forks, butt splices
and disconnects.
• Unique offerings are also available — blade terminals, pin terminals, bullets and quick
splices.
• Available in distributor and bulk size packaging.
• UL Listed Rings, Forks, Locking Forks, Splices, Wire Joints, and Pin Terminals.
• Terminals recommended for use with Hand Tool CM2000A, WT111M, TBM6S.
• Insulators are color-coded to indicate proper die nest usage.
• Wire sizes are marked on tongue of terminal.
• Recommended temperature 90°C max.
• Recommended voltage 600V terminals, 300V disconnects.
• UL listed as shown.
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Ty-Rap
®
/Ty-Fast
®
Catalog Numbering System
Example: TV14-38R
Product
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Thomas & Betts
Crimp Terminals
Terminal and Insulation
V
(Blank) Bare Non-Insulated
(V) Vinyl Funnel Entry
(N) Nylon Funnel Entry
(VF) Vinyl Fully Insulated
(NF) Nylon Fully Insulated
Wire Size Range
14
Always the
Largest Wire
Size in Range
(18) 22-18 AWG
(14) 16-14 AWG
(10) 12-10 AWG
(8) 8 AWG
(6) 6 AWG
Feature Size
38
Bolt Hole:
Ring and Fork
Terminals
Tab Width:
(250 Series)
Disconnects
Pin Length:
Pin Terminals
Blade Length:
Blade
Terminals
Diameter:
Bullets
Terminal Type
R
(R) Ring
(F) Fork
(LF) Locking Fork
(BS) Butt Splice
(FD) Female Disconnect
(MD) Male Disconnect
(PD) Piggy Back Disconnect
(BL) Blade
(FB) Female Bullet
(MB) Male Bullet
(PT) Pin Terminal
(QS) Quick Splice
(WJ) Wire Joint
J84
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