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#61 Electrical spade connectors

So you have to look for a fe-

male spade connector that fits 6.30 mm

the male terminal. The size of a

spade connector is indicated by
the manufacturer on the basis

of the male plug where it should

slide over, as follows: Spade connectors are
available in brass (copper-

colored) and tin-plated
width x thickness in mm version. The version with

barb serves to clip into an

If we start looking in a catalogue, insulating sleeve equipped
we will find a suitable size: for this purpose.

6.3 mm x 0.8 mm

After you have determined the The connection of the cable and

dimensions of the female spade the cable insulation are shown

connector for your application, in the picture below. The cable
you need to see how thick the must be stripped to a length

cable is that needs to be con- equal to the smallest clamp, the

nected to the terminal. larger clamp serves to secure the

insulation. The sliding plug must
therefore be selected according

to the cable thickness used.

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