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FASTON Terminals (Insulated and Uninsulated)
FASTON Terminals
The Products
The TE family of quick
connects provides the
right product for most
applications. All styles
provide features to
enhance quality and
reliability of interconnec-
tions. The FASTON
product line consists of
two mating parts—the
receptacle and the tab.
Receptacles are available
in both straight and flag
configurations and come
in a variety of sizes. They
are designed numerically
by a series number that
corresponds to the width
of the mating tab. There
are six series of both
straight-on and flag
receptacles “312”, “250”,
“205”, “187”, “125”,
and “110”.
Flag Receptacles
The flag receptacle is a
reliable termination for those
applications where space is
a critical factor. Connection
with mating tab is at right-
angle to axis of conductor.
Typical installations include
bussing switches in back-
splashes of ranges or in
similar heavy duty
applications.
Straight Receptacles
Straight receptacles are
made with or without
insulation support. Insulation
diameters of .040–.230
are accommodated by
the insulation support
receptacle. Another feature
of this type is a step-down
insulation support barrel to
compensate for insulation
thickness to maintain axial
alignment of the conductor
strands. Over-insertion
of shoulderless tabs is
prevented by tapering walls
at the rear of the receptacle.
Product Styles
Wire Crimp Tabs
The wire crimp tabs are
designed for line splices
and other special
applications. They can be
applied to 22-14 AWG wire
with “F” crimp termination
and include insulation
support. The wire crimp
tab is also available with
AMPLIVAR connector type
serrations for magnet wire
applications.
Board Mount Tabs
Board mount tabs are
available in all the series.
These tabs are mounted
using rivets or screws
through stud holes. They
are available in single 90
degree configurations,
straight and angled
versions, dual versions (90,
45 degree and straight),
weld tab versions and
special configurations.
These tabs are designed
to be inserted into holes in
PC boards, then attached
permanently during the
soldering operation. They
can be hand inserted or
machine inserted using
TE application equipment.
Printed Circuit Board Tabs Locking Action and
Contact Area
Since corrosion and
oxidation tend to affect
performance by cutting
down contact areas and
increasing the constriction
resistance of connections,
maximum contact areas are
incorporated in the design
of FASTON receptacles
and tabs. The design also
includes a dimple detent
and web section which
not only increases contact
surfaces but also locks in
the tab and receptacles at
proper insertion depth for
firm retention.