FASTON receptacle terminal. Source: TE Connectivity. TE Connectivity (TE) offers a 4.8 mm (0.187 in.) series FASTON receptacle terminal that mates with tabs that are either 0.51 mm (0.020 in.) or 0.81 mm (0.032 in.) thick. By mating with various thickness tabs, this straight quick-connect crimp receptacle simplifies connections in appliances, industrial goods, HVAC systems and more.Designed to mate with standard 4.8 x 0.81 mm (0.187 x 0.032 in.) or 4.8 x 0.51 mm (0.187 x 0.020 in.) tabs with retention holes, the receptacle, part number 2293255-1, complies with UL 310 and IEC 61210 (VDE 613) standards. The open barrel, F-crimp design is only 15 mm (0.59 in.) long, allowing it to fit where some other straight receptacles will not. It incorporates insulation support and accommodates 0.5 – 1.50 mm2 (20 – 16 AWG) wires with 2.3 – 3.3 mm (0.09 – 0.13 in.) diameter insulation. It is UL recognized, file E66717, and VDE approved, file 40045816.
A related new FASTON receptacle, part number 2293895-1, also accommodates tabs 0.5 mm and 0.8 mm thick. It is available for 1.0 – 2.50 mm2 (17 –14 AWG) wires with 3.0 – 4.3 mm (0.12 – 0.17 in.) diameter insulation.
