Friday, May 9, 2014

What You Need To Know About Cable Lugs

What You Need To Know About Cable Lugs

By Jamal D White


Cable lugs are crucial products that are utilized in connecting cables with other cables. Cable lugs can also be referred to as cable anchors or cable connectors but it all depends on the specific industry they are being used in. These products are the best for use in areas where there is need for ease in setting up and removing hence, those are perfect for use in places where permanent fastening techniques are not feasible.

Both cables and wires may be used with suitable cable lugs. Most people use a cable and wire interchangeable although they are quite different. A cable refers to multiple wire strands while a wire is a single strand

Cable lugs can be made of different materials depending on what you would want to use them for. The common kinds of lugs are copper lugs. Copper is usually preferred due to its conductivity; hence, it is the best option for use in the electrical industry.

One end of the cable lug is usually used for connecting the cable that may be welded or crimped while the other end is fastened to a matching terminal by use of a screw, spring clip or bold. There are usually different types of sizes and configurations of the cable lugs; hence, you are sure to find something that is suitable for whatever use you have in mind.

You usually choose the connector side of the lug depending on the compatibility it has to the terminal type. For instance spade or pin lugs are used for press-on pin or blade terminals, u-shaped or fork lugs are used for screw terminals while an O-type or closed ring is used when using bolts. A cable lug is also useful since it can reduce the size of a cable; thus making it possible to have thick cables attached to a connector that has a smaller diameter.

Cable connectors are used mainly for different electrical purposes although the stronger types may be used for anchoring non-electrical cables to other surfaces. This may be helpful especially in rigging. Battery cable lugs are usually used mainly in rigging since the cable lugs can run on the battery. The cable connectors used for different electrical purposes are normally made of aluminum, lead, copper or brass. In addition, they are usually plated to enhance voltage transfer.

Cable lugs might be present in various places. You will find them in home appliances, cars, and electronics. The cable rugs used for electronics are usually insulated with rubber or plastic to prevent electrical conductivity to numerous things around.

Cable lugs are of different types; some of which include aluminum lugs, copper lugs and fork lugs. The different types can be used for various purposes. Thus, you are sure of finding a cable lug for whatever you want to use it for.




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