Cable lug

05/03/2011 by 5 Comments

This device is very common used for connecting cable to the electrical installation such as power distributor,instrument,automation,motor control and etc.

It is designed for easy install and remove for repairing or maintenance jobs.It also can avoid a cable broken or burn due to sparky if cable connection not tight.

Now in market it have many different types of cable lugs depend on our application and type of equipment.This time i want discuss about familiar types of cable lug for power termination,wiring for automation,motor control and consumer wiring. read more

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How to crimping a cable lug?

24/02/2011 by 4 Comments

Before we perform the crimping job,we must provide the suitable tools.The tools such as Crimping tools,cable cutter and cable lugs.Please ensure a lugs size is fix with electric cable.We can refer to the tag on the lugs.

If you not sure or familiar with crimping tools and cable cutter,please refer to my post about crimping tools and cable cutter.I explain detail about it.Please used the tools properly.it can cause the injury if mistaken happen.SAFETY FIRST.

To do a perfect crimp of cable lugs is very important to ensure the fitting and installation job running smoothly.If the cable lug loose because the crimping process is not done properly, it will cause a cable is damaged or burnt. Read more

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