GUIDE · 5 STEPS · 11 SECTIONS

Spade Connector Types: Fork Terminals, Push-On Blades and How to Tell Them Apart

By VoltixC Engineering Team · Last updated: 2026-09-28

Fast answer: Spade connector types split into two different parts: fork (spade) terminals that slide under a screw or stud, and push-on blade terminals that plug into a receptacle. For a fork, match the wire range to the barrel and the fork opening to the stud size; push-on parts are chosen by tab width and thickness instead.

Hold the part up and look at the tongue. A fork terminal has a flat tongue split into two prongs, with a crimp barrel behind it, and it clamps under a screw head or a nut on a stud. A push-on blade has no prongs at all: it is a flat male tab or a female receptacle that grips the tab, and nothing gets screwed down. Sellers file both under “spade connector”, so one spade connector sizes chart may list forks while the next lists receptacles. VoltixC makes the fork kind as insulated spade terminals in vinyl and nylon, and the push-on kind as quick disconnect terminals.

SPECIFICATIONS · 9 POINTS

Spade connector types at a glance: which part do you mean?

Check how the part mates before anything else: a fork clamps under a screw or stud nut, a push-on blade slides onto a flat tab, and each one is then sized by different fields.

PointFork (spade) terminalPush-on blade (quick disconnect)
How it matesClamped flat under a screw head or a stud nutBurndy describes a female quick disconnect with a receptacle front end that slides onto and off a male blade
Fitting and removalPer ABB’s Sta-Kon catalogue, fork terminals can be installed without completely removing the mounting screwPushed onto the tab and pulled off it; no screw is involved
Sized byWire band first, then stud or screw sizeWire band first, then tab width and thickness
Standard tab widthsNot used for forksUL 310 applies to quick-connect terminals, both connectors and tabs, with nominal widths of 2.8, 3.2, 4.8, 5.2 and 6.3 mm (0.110, 0.125, 0.187, 0.205 and 0.250 in)
Wire bands VoltixC lists22–16, 16–14 and 12–10 AWG (0.5–6 mm²) in vinyl (SV) and nylon (SNY); 14–12 AWG in vinyl only22–16, 16–14 and 12–10 AWG across six vinyl and nylon series
Stud or tab fitStuds #4 to 5/16 in on the SV and SNY sheets, stud hole d2 3.2 to 8.4 mmEach part number takes one tab width; match it to your mating tab
Sleeve colourWaytek’s example code is red 22–18, blue 16–14 and yellow 12–10 AWG; other makers set other rangesThe same colour idea; read the maker’s own chart
VoltixC colour and bodyTinned copper body on every SV and SNY part; SV sleeves red 22–16, blue 16–14, black 14–12 and yellow 12–10 AWG; SNY prints red, blue and yellow die colours for its three bandsColour by wire band, listed per part number on the quick disconnect page
VoltixC pageSV and SNY spade terminal rangepush-on terminal range

Source: VoltixC rows per supplier specification sheet (SV and SNY spade series, quick disconnect series), not individually re-tested; other rows from the sources cited below.

A part that matches neither column is a different family. Closed eyes belong with ring terminal sizes, and round pin-and-socket parts with how to crimp bullet connectors.

Also asked asShort answerCovered in
what is a spade terminalA crimp terminal with a flat tongue; sellers use the name for screw-mounted forks and for push-on bladesWhat is a spade connector (next section)
what are spade connectorsThe same two parts: a fork for a screw or stud, or a push-on blade for a flat tabWhat is a spade connector (next section)
spade vs bullet connectorsA fork clamps under a screw; a bullet joins two wires in line with a round pin and socketFAQ
spade terminal sizes; spade connector dimensions; spade electrical connector sizesWire band in AWG and mm², stud size and stud hole d2 for a fork; tab width for a push-on bladeSizing section
spade connector size chart; spade terminal size chartThe AWG wire band and stud table built from the SV and SNY supplier specification sheetsSizing section
insulated spade connectorsForks whose vinyl (SV) or nylon (SNY) sleeves insulate the barrel; bare forks are not on the current listInsulation section
how to connect spade connectorsStrip, insert, crimp with a crimping tool, pull-test, then clamp under the screw; the same five steps fit most electrical projectsConnection steps
SYSTEM · FORK OR PUSH-ON

What is a spade connector, and why does the name cover two different parts?

A spade connector is a crimp terminal with a flat tongue, and sellers use the name for screw-mounted forks and for push-on blades alike.

ProblemWhat to doCheck
A listing says “fork”, “fork tongue”, “horseshoe” or “U connector”Treat it as a fork terminal that clamps under a screw or stud; VoltixC lists these as SV and SNY fork terminalsThe tongue ends in two prongs with an open gap between them
A listing says “push-on”, “quick disconnect”, “faston” or “blade”Treat it as a push-on part and go to the male and female push-on terminalsYou see a flat tab or a rolled receptacle, and no prongs
The part in hand is a female receptacleMatch it to the male blade it will ride on. In Burndy‘s catalogue, a female quick disconnect has a receptacle front end that slides onto and off a male bladeReceptacle and blade carry the same nominal width
The male tab sits on a deviceMeasure the tab width and pick the receptacle for it. UL 310 applies to quick-connect terminals, both connectors and tabs, with nominal widths of 2.8, 3.2, 4.8, 5.2 and 6.3 mm (0.110, 0.125, 0.187, 0.205 and 0.250 in)The measured width lands on one of those nominal sizes
The drawing, or the electrician on site, only says “spade”Ask whether the wire end in that electrical wiring goes under a screw or onto a tabThe answer names a fork or a push-on blade
A seller’s size chart mixes the two partsRead the column headings: stud size belongs to forks, tab width to push-on bladesEvery row you copy carries one of those two headings
A round pin-and-socket part turns up in the same searchSet it aside as a third family, the vinyl bullet connector rangeThe part has a round pin or a round socket

Buyers also say “faston” for any push-on blade, so the word on a purchase order proves little. A request that names fork or push-on blade, with the wire gauge and a photo of the mating hardware, is enough to start a quote.

VoltixC SV vinyl-insulated spade terminal with a two-prong fork tongue
Photo: an SV vinyl-insulated fork terminal. It shows the part only.
VoltixC FDD vinyl-insulated female quick disconnect receptacle
Photo: an FDD vinyl-insulated female push-on receptacle, the other part sold as a “spade”.
ROUTE · FORK OR RING

When does a fork (spade) terminal beat a ring terminal?

Pick a fork when the screw has to stay in its hole during fitting or the wire comes off for service; pick a ring where a loose screw must not release the wire.

ProblemWhat to doCheck
The screw is captive, or backing it fully out is awkwardFit a fork. The ABB Sta-Kon fork catalogue notes that fork terminals can be installed without completely removing the mounting screwThe fork slides under the loosened head while the screw stays in its thread
The wire comes off for testing or serviceUse a fork and loosen the screw instead of removing itThe fork goes out and back without the screw leaving the hole
A loosened screw must not let the wire dropChoose a ring. Wiltronics describes a ring as the pick where the fastener passes through it, so the connection cannot be removed without loosening or removing the fastenerThe fastener passes through the closed eye
The terminal lands on a free-standing studConsider a wide-tongue fork; according to 3M, fork terminals have wider tongues that make them suited to free-standing studsThe tongue sits flat under the nut and washer
A locking fork is offered in place of a ringJudge it as a fork: its hold depends on the tongue design, the hardware and the vibration dutyThe equipment maker’s instructions allow a fork at that point
The joint sees high-vibration service, as in automotive wiring or on industrial equipmentFit a ring unless the equipment maker allows a fork at that pointThe maker’s instructions name the terminal type
The wire stays on for good and never comes off for serviceUse a ring; quick removal brings nothing to permanent connectionsThe ring sits on the stud under the nut
Either electrical terminal, a ring or a fork, would fitSize either one to the stud; for rings, the ring terminal lookup tool looks up the listed RV and RNY series by wire size and insulationTerminal opening and stud share one nominal size

This guide gives no vibration rating for a fork or a ring. Where the equipment maker or an installation code names the terminal type, follow it. For the ring side of the choice, VoltixC lists vinyl and nylon series on its ring terminals page.

VoltixC RV vinyl-insulated ring terminal with a closed eye
Photo: an RV vinyl-insulated ring terminal, for comparison with the open fork.
ROUTE · 5 TONGUE STYLES

Which fork tongue styles are there: standard, flanged, locking, block or hook?

A standard fork is the default for screw terminals; the flanged, locking, block and hook shapes each solve one fitting problem, listed in the table.

Burndy‘s fork tongue range includes PVC-insulated, nylon-insulated, uninsulated and heat-shrink insulated versions, plus locking, block and flanged fork shapes.

Tongue styleShapeWhere it fitsWhat to checkVoltixC listing
Standard forkTwo straight prongs with an open endThe default for screw terminals and studs with room to slide the fork in; start here unless a drawing or terminal-block maker names another tongueFork opening against the stud sizeVoltixC lists SV vinyl and SNY nylon series on the SV and SNY spade terminal page
Flanged forkProng tips turned up so the fork resists sliding outScrews that may back off a little in serviceThe tips clear the screw head when tightenedNot on the current list; ask before you specify (new tooling, confirmed per order)
Locking forkProngs shaped to snap around the screw shankPoints where the fork must stay in place while the screw is looseIt clicks on and needs a deliberate pull to come offNot on the current list; ask before you specify (new tooling, confirmed per order)
Block forkTongue cut to the pocket of a specific terminal blockTerminal blocks whose maker names this tongueThe tongue drops into the pocket without trimmingNot on the current list; ask before you specify (new tooling, confirmed per order)
HookA single curved prong in place of twoTerminal strips whose maker names a hookThe hook sits fully under the screw headNot on the current list; ask before you specify (new tooling, confirmed per order)
25-ton high-speed stamping press at VoltixC
Photo: a 25-ton high-speed stamping press at VoltixC. The photo shows the equipment only and does not describe a production figure.
MATERIAL · VINYL, NYLON, HEAT SHRINK

Which insulation should a spade connector have: non-insulated, vinyl, nylon or heat shrink?

Vinyl suits dry panel wiring; step up to nylon when the wire will flex, or to heat shrink in wet spots.

On the VoltixC list, SV forks carry PVC (vinyl) sleeves and SNY forks nylon, both over a tin-plated copper body per supplier specification sheet; SNY crimp construction is confirmed per order. Bare and heat-shrink forks are not on the current list; ask before you specify. Neither sleeve gets a temperature figure here, so take that from the maker’s data sheet. The heat-shrink crimp terminals page explains how sealed sleeves go on.

PointWhat the data saysSource
Vinyl (PVC), as on SV forks: cost and protectionVinyl insulation is the most economical option and gives basic protection against accidental contactWaytek
Vinyl (PVC), as on SV forks: strain reliefVinyl-insulated terminals give less strain relief than nylon or heat-shrink insulated terminalsWaytek
Nylon, as on SNY forks (crimp construction confirmed per order): double crimpMany nylon-insulated terminals are designed for double crimping, which adds strain relief and tensile strengthWaytek
Heat-shrink sealHeat-shrink insulated terminals seal tightly when heated properly, giving moisture resistance and corrosion protectionWaytek
Vinyl sleeve lengthIts vinyl-insulated fork terminals use an extra-long PVC insulation sleeve for protection and stress relief at the wire flex pointABB
Barrel metalIts fork terminals are high-conductivity electrolytic copper, electro-tin plated, with a serrated brazed-seam barrel for pull-out resistanceABB fork terminal catalogue
Insulation supportPIDG terminals combine a nylon or PVC-insulated body with a metal sleeve that crimps onto the wire insulation for supportTE Connectivity, PIDG
Bending at the jointThe copper insulation-support sleeve lets the wire bend in any direction without fraying the insulation or breaking the conductorTE Connectivity, PIDG page
Two barrels, two jobsThe wire barrel provides the electrical and mechanical connection, while the insulation barrel provides strain relief and requires a more relaxed crimp without providing an electrical connectionTE Connectivity, Guide to Crimping

Source: Waytek, the ABB fork terminal catalogue and TE Connectivity (PIDG page and Guide to Crimping); each row describes that maker’s own parts, not VoltixC parts.

VoltixC SNY nylon-insulated spade terminal
Photo: an SNY nylon-insulated fork terminal.
Horizontal electric injection molding machine at VoltixC
Photo: the horizontal electric injection molding machine at VoltixC, shown as equipment only.
DATA · 5 INPUTS

How do you size a spade terminal: wire gauge band and stud size?

Pick the wire band that contains your conductor gauge, then match the fork opening to the stud or screw; sleeve colour hints at the band but differs between makers.

InputWhere to read itWhat it decides
Conductor size (AWG or mm²)Printed on the wire jacket or in the wire specificationThe wire band printed on the terminal
Insulation outside diameterA caliper on the jacketWhether the sleeve entry takes the wire; ABB, for one, sells fork terminals with an ‘X’ suffix that have a wider wire entry to accommodate heavy-wall insulation
Stud or screw sizeThe equipment drawing, or the screw itself (a #10 screw, an M5 stud)The fork opening
Stud rule on boatsWest Marine writes that ring and captive-spade terminal connectors should be the same nominal size as the stud under ABYC E-11.14.4.1.11A fork one size too big for the stud is out
Sleeve colourThe maker’s own chartA quick band check; ABB’s Spec-Kon guide says insulated terminals use colour-coded insulators according to DIN cable sizes

The sizing rule has two parts. The printed wire band must include the conductor gauge, and the fork opening must equal the stud’s nominal size. Colour codes are only a first check. Waytek’s code runs red 22–18, blue 16–14 and yellow 12–10 AWG. VoltixC lists its smallest band as 22–16 AWG.

AWG wire bandmm²SV vinyl: sleeve colour, part numbersSNY nylon: die colour, part numbersStuds listed (stud hole Ø d2, mm)
22–160.5–1.5Red, 11 part numbersRed, 22 part numbers#4 (3.2), #6 (3.7), #8 (4.3), #10 (5.3), 1/4 in (6.4)
16–141.5–2.5Blue, 11 part numbersBlue, 22 part numbers#4 (3.2), #6 (3.7), #8 (4.3), #10 (5.3), 1/4 in (6.4)
14–122.5–4Black, 4 part numbersNot on the current list; ask before you specify#6 (3.7), #8 (4.3), #10 (5.3), 1/4 in (6.4)
12–104–6Yellow, 9 part numbersYellow, 18 part numbers#6 (3.7), #8 (4.3), #10 (5.3), 1/4 in (6.4), 5/16 in (8.4)
8 AWG and larger—Not on the current list; ask before you specifyNot on the current list; ask before you specify—

Source: per supplier specification sheet (SV and SNY series), the basis of this spade terminal size chart; not individually re-tested; 97 part numbers in the full specification table — request the complete list with your quote.

Spec note

Worked example: A 14 AWG stranded wire going to a #10 screw sits in the 16–14 AWG band, which VoltixC lists in both SV vinyl and SNY nylon. On Waytek’s chart that band is blue. The #10 fork in that band, such as SVS2-5 or SNYS2-5, has a 5.3 mm stud hole d2 on the supplier sheet.

The SV and SNY supplier sheets list studs from #4 to 5/16 in, each with its stud hole d2; a metric stud such as M5 is not on the current list, so ask before you specify. This guide gives no current rating for a fork terminal; fork terminal sizes here mean the wire band and the stud only.

PROCESS · 5 STEPS

How do you connect a spade connector: strip, crimp, pull test and torque?

Strip the wire to the barrel length, insert it fully, crimp it with a tool made for insulated terminals, pull-test the joint, then clamp the fork under the screw and tighten to the equipment maker’s torque.

  1. Strip the insulation to the length of the fork’s wire barrel.

    Laid beside the terminal, the bare end reaches the far end of the barrel and every strand is whole.

  2. Push the conductor into the barrel until the insulation meets the sleeve entry.

    If a strand folds back at the entry, pull the wire out, twist the strands lightly and insert it again.

  3. Close the crimp tool through its full stroke in the die nest marked for the terminal’s wire band.

    Look for an indent centred on the wire barrel and a sleeve with no crack.

  4. Hold the terminal and pull the wire straight and steadily by hand.

    Nothing moves; a fork that shifts is cut off and replaced.

  5. Slide the fork under the loosened screw head or stud nut and tighten it to the torque the equipment maker gives.

    The tongue lies flat, both prongs sit under the head, and no bare copper shows behind the sleeve.

StepWhat the source saysSource
Before you startA quality crimp requires correct tooling for the terminal and wire, the correct terminal for the application, properly prepared wire, and a trained operatorTE Connectivity, Guide to Crimping
StripInsulation must be removed to the proper length cleanly, without nicking or breaking wire strands; the manual illustrates acceptable and rejected strip examplesTE Connectivity, Guide to Crimping
StripStrip enough insulation for the conductor to fill the terminal’s wire barrel without leaving unnecessary bare wire exposed behind the connectorWiltronics
InsertA funnelled wire entry prevents turned-back strands and speeds wire insertionTE Connectivity, PIDG
InsertInsulation outside diameters vary among wires with the same AWG size, so the insulation barrel must accommodate the wire’s outside diameter and the crimp range must match itTE Connectivity, Guide to Crimping
CrimpOrdinary pliers should not be used on standard pre-insulated butt, ring, fork or spade terminals unless the maker states they are suitableWiltronics
Pull testA crimp that moves or pulls out in a steady in-line pull test should be cut off and redone with a new terminal, and crimped terminals should not be reusedWiltronics

We give no torque figure; the equipment or terminal-block maker sets it. For push-on parts, how to connect spade connectors is the same first four steps, and then the receptacle goes fully onto its tab. Die nests and pull checks for every terminal family are in the how to crimp wires guide.

Tip: Before a batch, crimp one fork onto a scrap of the same wire, pull it, and keep the die nest that passed.

Material tensile testing machine at VoltixC
Photo: a material tensile testing machine at VoltixC. It shows the equipment only and does not describe a VoltixC test result.
DATA · 9 SYMPTOMS

Which spade terminal problems show up after install, and how do you fix them?

Replace a fork that does not fit its wire or stud; a wrong size makes a joint run hot or slip out.

ProblemWhat to doCheck
The fork runs warm or darkens at the tongueRecheck the wire band against the gauge and the fork opening against the stud; replace the terminal if either is wrongThe band covers the gauge and the tongue sits flat under the screw
The wire pulls out of the barrelCut the terminal off and crimp a new one. Wiltronics says a crimp that moves or pulls out in a steady in-line pull test should be cut off and redone with a new terminal, and crimped terminals should not be reusedThe new crimp passes a straight hand pull
The fork slips out from under the screwMatch the opening to the stud, then retighten to the equipment maker’s torqueThe screw head covers both prongs
Vibration keeps loosening the jointChange to a ring terminal where the equipment maker allows itNo loosening at the next inspection
Green or white corrosion on the tongue in a damp spotReplace it with a sealed part; heat-shrink insulated terminals seal tightly when heated properly, giving moisture resistance and corrosion protection, per WaytekThe shrunk sleeve grips the jacket with no gap
The sleeve is cracked or cutCrimp a new terminal in the insulated-terminal die nestThe new sleeve is whole
A heat-shrink sleeve was left looseApply heat with a heat gun as the terminal maker directsThe sleeve grips the jacket with no gap
The wire is too small for the circuitMove up to the wire gauge the wiring project calls for, and to the band that covers itThe new wire and the band on the terminal agree
Bare copper shows behind the sleeveStrip shorter and fit a new forkNo copper is visible between sleeve and jacket

A pull-out points to a weak crimp and green deposits to damp; the table gives each fix. A loose terminal-block screw can make a joint run warm too, so put a screwdriver on it before you cut the fork off. Aluminium wire and mixed metals aren’t covered here; ask before you specify.

Caution: A fork that failed the pull test does not get a second squeeze. Cut it off, strip fresh wire and crimp a new terminal.

Temperature-rise tester at VoltixC
Photo: a temperature-rise tester at VoltixC, shown as equipment and not as a test record.
RESOURCES · 6 ROUTES

Which VoltixC spade terminals are listed, and where do push-on blades live?

VoltixC lists 97 fork part numbers in two series, SV vinyl and SNY nylon, on the spade terminals page; push-on blades sit on the quick disconnect range page.

PartVoltixC seriesWire bands listedWhere to go
Vinyl-insulated forkSV (35 part numbers)22–16, 16–14, 14–12 and 12–10 AWGSV vinyl forks
Nylon-insulated forkSNY (62 part numbers, 31 butted / brazed seam pairs)22–16, 16–14 and 12–10 AWGSNY nylon forks
Non-insulated, heat-shrink, flanged, locking, block or hook fork—Not on the current list; ask before you specifyQuote request
Male and female push-on bladesSix vinyl and nylon series, 52 part numbers22–16, 16–14 and 12–10 AWGpush-on terminal page
Ring terminalsVinyl and nylon seriesSee the product pageRV and RNY ring terminals
Round pin-and-socket partsVinyl seriesSee the product pageFRD and MPD bullet terminals

Source: per supplier specification sheet (SV, SNY and quick disconnect series); not individually re-tested; 97 spade part numbers in the full specification table — request the complete list with your quote.

For a quote, send the stud or screw size, the wire gauge and a photo of the mating hardware; those three items identify the fork or push-on family, and the part number follows from the listed stud sizes. VoltixC offers fastest sampling from 7 days, confirmed per order. Sizing tables for female push-on receptacles are in the receptacle sizing guide. All of these parts sit in the VoltixC crimp connectors range.

VoltixC MDD vinyl-insulated male quick disconnect blade
Photo: an MDD vinyl-insulated male push-on blade, listed on the quick disconnect page.
VoltixC MPD vinyl-insulated male bullet connector
Photo: an MPD vinyl-insulated male bullet connector, a round pin that is not a spade part.

FAQ about spade connector types

Why does “spade” cause ordering mistakes?

The word covers a fork that slips under a screw and a blade that pushes into a receptacle. An order for “spade connectors” by gauge alone can bring back either part. Write fork or push-on blade on the order, and add the stud size or the tab width.

When is a fork easier than a ring?

When the screw is hard to take out, or when the wire comes off for service. ABB’s Sta-Kon catalogue notes that fork terminals can be installed without completely removing the mounting screw.

Does a locking fork replace a ring in every vibration setting?

No. A locking fork’s hold depends on its tongue design, the screw hardware and the vibration the joint sees. A ring stays on because the fastener passes through it, so the connection cannot be removed without loosening or removing the fastener, as Wiltronics puts it. Where the equipment maker names a ring, fit a ring.

How is a fork terminal sized?

Match the conductor gauge to the printed wire band first, then set the fork opening to the stud. Measure the insulation too: TE Connectivity points out that insulation outside diameters vary among wires with the same AWG size, so the insulation barrel must accommodate the wire’s outside diameter. VoltixC lists its SV and SNY forks for studs from #4 to 5/16 in.

What does a double crimp add?

A second grip, on the wire insulation. Waytek’s Terminals 101 article says many nylon-insulated terminals are designed for double crimping, which adds strain relief and tensile strength. In TE Connectivity’s PIDG design, the copper insulation-support sleeve lets the wire bend in any direction without fraying the insulation or breaking the conductor. The wire barrel still carries the current; the second crimp only holds the jacket.

Where do push-on blades belong?

With the quick disconnect range, kept apart from the screw-mounted forks. UL 310 applies to quick-connect terminals, both connectors and tabs, with nominal widths of 2.8, 3.2, 4.8, 5.2 and 6.3 mm (0.110, 0.125, 0.187, 0.205 and 0.250 in). Receptacle sizing is in the female receptacle sizing guide.

Which is better, spade or bullet connectors?

They do different jobs, so the connection point decides. A fork clamps a wire under a screw or stud, while a bullet connector joins two wires in line with a round pin and socket that pull apart by hand. Use a fork at a screw terminal and a bullet where an in-line wire needs a quick disconnect; the bullet connector crimping guide covers the second case.

METHOD NOTE

How this guide was written: the sources are ABB (Thomas & Betts Sta-Kon and Spec-Kon), 3M, Burndy, UL Standards & Engagement (UL 310), TE Connectivity, West Marine, Waytek and Wiltronics. Naming a standard here is not a claim that a VoltixC part is certified to it. VoltixC ran no tests for this guide, so it gives no current, temperature, torque or pull-force values of its own. Wire bands, studs, stud holes and colours for the SV and SNY series, and the quick disconnect wire bands, come from supplier specification sheets and have not each been re-tested.

RESOURCES · 11 SOURCES

References

  1. ABB (Thomas & Betts). Sta-Kon fork terminals catalogue (PDF). https://tnb.ca.abb.com/en/pdf-catalogues/wire-termination/termination-products/fork-terminals.pdf
  2. ABB. Spec-Kon wire terminations, product page. https://new.abb.com/low-voltage/fr/produits/accessoires-de-cablage/terminaisons-connecteurs-de-fils/connecteurs-blindes
  3. 3M. Fork crimp terminals, product category page. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/electrical/crimp-terminals/fork/
  4. Burndy (Hubbell). Fork tongue terminals, product page. https://www.hubbell.com/burndy/en/fork-tongue-terminals
  5. Burndy. Quick disconnect terminals, catalogue sheet (PDF, distributor copy). https://cdn.gescan.com/PIM_Docs/Docs/STEP_ASSETS_PDF/14393941.pdf
  6. UL Standards & Engagement. UL 310, electrical quick-connect terminals, standards store page. https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?UniqueKey=45470
  7. TE Connectivity. Guide to Crimping (PDF). https://www.te.com/content/dam/te-com/documents/appliances/global/guide-to-crimping.pdf
  8. TE Connectivity. PIDG terminals and splices, brand page. https://www.te.com/en/products/brands/pidg.html
  9. West Marine. Marine Wire & Terminal Tech Specs. https://www.westmarine.com/west-advisor/Marine-Wire-Terminal-Tech-Specs.html
  10. Waytek. Insulated vs. Non-Insulated Terminals 101, blog article. https://www.waytekwire.com/aboutus/the-waytek-blog/terminals-and-connectors/insulated-vs-non-insulated-terminals-101
  11. Wiltronics. How to Crimp Insulated Wire Connectors, knowledge base article. https://www.wiltronics.com.au/wiltronics-knowledge-base/how-to-crimp-insulated-wire-connectors/
About the publisher

VoltixC is the brand of Guangzhou FuTeXin Technology Co., Ltd. It makes the SV and SNY fork terminals and the push-on blades this guide describes, and it does not make or sell crimp tools.

  • Founded in 2021 in Guangzhou, China
  • Factory of 1,200 m² with 25 staff
  • 135 production machines on site
  • CE under the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for the full terminal range, UL certified, and RoHS test report available (SGS); certificate numbers and dates are not published here
  • Address: No. 50 Juyuan Street, Shijing Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
  • Email hugo@voltixconnect.com, with enquiries answered 24/7