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Types of Copper Lugs:
Copper Lugs
Copper lugs are a type of conductor with high conductivity and which has a great resistance to corrosion, that makes them suitable to be used in a number of applications which range from commercial to residential wiring.
Copper Compression Lugs
Copper compression lugs are electrical connectors intended for use in connecting cables with high conductivity to offer high corrosion resistance and durability required to achieve good electrical connections in many applications.
Copper Reducing Lugs
Copper reducing lugs offer effective and safe means of making connections between wires of different cross-sectional areas providing low resistance, high conductivity, and versatility to various electrical applications.
Copper lugs Specification:
C-Fit Copper is a company located in India which supplies copper lugs and has been successful in producing lugs that meet certain market specifications. These lugs therefore possess high electrical conductivity, high levels of corrosion and excellent durability to ensure good connections. With different dimensions and designs, copper lugs manufactured by C-Fit Copper deliver exceptional performance and durability for various applications.
Parameter | Description | Specification |
---|---|---|
Material | Copper | ASTM B152, Grade C11000 |
Type | Compression | |
Size | Various sizes available, typically | #2 AWG to 1000 kcmil |
Temperature Rating | 75°C (167°F) | |
Plating | Tin-plated | ASTM B545 |
Conductor Type | Stranded or Solid | |
Installation Method | Crimping | |
Features | Barrel with inspection hole Embossed markings for size identification UL Listed RoHS compliant Suitable for use with copper conductors |
Features of Copper Lugs
Copper lugs offered by C-Fit Copper boast several key features:
- Conductivity: Copper lugs provide one with very good conduction of electrical current since it resists the flow of current very minimal.
- Corrosion Resistance: Copper is a very corrosion resistant material and thus copper lugs can be used in a myriad of applications such as outdoors and in industrial settings.
- Durability: Copper lugs are expected to have superior strength and have guaranteed high temperature and mechanical resistance, and high reliability during operation.
- Versatility: They are available in different sizes and shapes for wires and are suitable for use with different gauges and connection style in different electrical uses.
- Easy Installation: Easy to install, copper lugs often come with certain convenient points include crimping or soldering areas in order guarantee consistent connection.
- Compliance: Copper lugs conform to best practices and guidelines for electrical connections, guaranteeing reliability and safety. Standard compliance with UL and NEC provides safety and reliability for users of the devices.
Copper Cable Lugs Dimension Table
Cable Size | Stud Ø | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | L | Part # |
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1.5mm² | 5 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 7.5 | 8 | 5.2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 1.5-5 |
1.5mm² | 6 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 7.5 | 10 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 1.5-6 |
2.5mm² | 4 | 2.4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4.2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 2.5-4 |
2.5mm² | 5 | 2.4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 2.5-5 |
2.5mm² | 6 | 2.4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 2.5-6 |
2.5mm² | 8 | 2.4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 8.4 | 0.7 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 2.5-8 |
4mm² | 5 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 9 | 10 | 5.2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 4-5 |
4mm² | 6 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 9 | 10 | 6.5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 4-6 |
4mm² | 8 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 9 | 12 | 8.4 | 0.8 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 4-8 |
6mm² | 5 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 10 | 10 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 6-5 |
6mm² | 6 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 10 | 12 | 6.5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 6-6 |
6mm² | 8 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 10 | 12 | 8.4 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 6-8 |
6mm² | 10 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 10 | 15 | 10.2 | 0.8 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 6-10 |
10mm² | 5 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 10 | 12 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 10-5 |
10mm² | 6 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 10 | 12 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 10-6 |
10mm² | 8 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 10 | 14 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 10-8 |
10mm² | 10 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 10 | 15 | 10.5 | 1.5 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 10-10 |
10mm² | 12 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 38 | 10-12 |
16mm² | 6 | 5.5 | 7.9 | 19 | 11 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 7 | 9 | 39 | 16-6 |
16mm² | 8 | 5.5 | 7.9 | 19 | 14 | 8.4 | 1.7 | 7 | 9 | 39 | 16-8 |
16mm² | 10 | 5.5 | 7.9 | 19 | 16 | 10.5 | 1.5 | 8 | 10 | 41 | 16-10 |
16mm² | 12 | 5.5 | 7.9 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 1.2 | 10 | 13 | 46 | 16-12 |
25mm² | 6 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 21 | 13.5 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 7 | 9 | 41 | 25-6 |
25mm² | 8 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 21 | 13.5 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 7 | 9 | 41 | 25-8 |
25mm² | 10 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 21 | 16 | 10.5 | 1.9 | 9 | 10 | 44 | 25-10 |
25mm² | 12 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 1.6 | 10 | 13 | 48 | 25-12 |
35mm² | 6 | 8.4 | 11.5 | 21 | 16 | 6.5 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 45 | 35-6 |
35mm² | 8 | 8.4 | 11.5 | 21 | 16 | 8.4 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 45 | 35-8 |
35mm² | 10 | 8.4 | 11.5 | 21 | 18 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 9 | 10 | 45 | 35-10 |
35mm² | 12 | 8.4 | 11.5 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 2.2 | 11 | 13 | 51 | 35-12 |
50mm² | 6 | 9.5 | 12.8 | 22 | 18 | 6.5 | 3.3 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 50-6 |
50mm² | 8 | 9.5 | 12.8 | 22 | 18 | 8.4 | 3.3 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 50-8 |
50mm² | 10 | 9.5 | 12.8 | 22 | 18 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 50-10 |
50mm² | 12 | 9.5 | 12.8 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 2.7 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 50-12 |
70mm² | 6 | 11.3 | 14.6 | 22 | 21 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 70-6 |
70mm² | 8 | 11.3 | 14.6 | 24 | 21 | 8.4 | 3.5 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 70-8 |
70mm² | 10 | 11.3 | 14.6 | 24 | 21 | 10.5 | 3.5 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 70-10 |
70mm² | 12 | 11.3 | 14.6 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 3.5 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 70-12 |
70mm² | 16 | 11.3 | 14.6 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 61 | 70-16 |
95mm² | 8 | 13.5 | 17.4 | 27 | 25 | 8.4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 60 | 95-8 |
95mm² | 10 | 13.5 | 17.4 | 27 | 25 | 10.5 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 60 | 95-10 |
95mm² | 12 | 13.5 | 17.4 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 60 | 95-12 |
95mm² | 16 | 13.5 | 17.4 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 3.5 | 14 | 16 | 64 | 95-16 |
120mm² | 8 | 15.6 | 20.6 | 30 | 30 | 8.4 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 64 | 120-8 |
120mm² | 10 | 15.6 | 20.6 | 30 | 30 | 10.5 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 64 | 120-10 |
120mm² | 12 | 15.6 | 20.6 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 64 | 120-12 |
120mm² | 16 | 15.6 | 20.6 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 72 | 120-16 |
150mm² | 10 | 16.7 | 22.2 | 30 | 32 | 10.5 | 5.8 | 16 | 16 | 71 | 150-10 |
150mm² | 12 | 16.7 | 22.2 | 32 | 32 | 13 | 5.8 | 18 | 18 | 75 | 150-12 |
150mm² | 16 | 16.7 | 22.2 | 30 | 32 | 17 | 5.8 | 18 | 18 | 75 | 150-16 |
185mm² | 10 | 18.4 | 24.2 | 32 | 36 | 10.5 | 5.8 |
Advantages and Disadvantages of Copper Lugs
Advantages
- High Conductivity: Copper lugs also give good electrical conductivity to the lug, meaning that it will conduct electricity efficiently.
- Corrosion Resistance: It posses high level of corrosion resistance, thus is long lasting even when subjected to harsh working conditions.
- Durability: Copper lugs are very robust and resistant to mechanical stress as well as flexibility to temperatures.
- Versatility: It can be used with many different types of wires and can be easily tailored for use in different situations.
- Ease of Installation: Copper lugs are very easy to install during wiring hence saving a lot of time and money.
Disadvantages
- Cost: Copper lugs may be costlier than lugs made from other materials and therefore raise total costs at the start.
- Weight: Compared to lugs made of aluminum or other materials, they are usually much heavier, which may affect handling and installation.
- Oxidation: Copper lugs can also corrode or degrade over time and may affect the direction of the current if polished.
- Risk of Theft: Since copper has a high scrap value, there is potential for theft where it has been installed in inadequate settings or outside.
- Special Tools Required: Installation might need crimping or compression tools which adds onto equipment costs or even makes DIY projects complicated.