Why Choose the Partex CEF1612F-K Ivory Insulated Cord End Ferrule?
The Partex CEF1612F-K is a professional-quality 16 mm² single insulated cord end ferrule designed to provide neat, consistent and secure terminations for stranded electrical conductors. Featuring a 12 mm metal barrel and ivory insulating collar, this ferrule is suitable for industrial control panels, electrical distribution equipment, machinery wiring and professional cable assembly applications.
Designed for 16 mm² stranded copper conductors, the ferrule helps contain individual wire strands when connecting cables to compatible terminal blocks and electrical connection points. Its metal barrel is crimped around the stripped conductor to produce a compact, uniform termination, while the insulating collar helps guide the conductor into the ferrule and provides a neat transition between the cable insulation and the crimped barrel.
The 12 mm barrel length offers a relatively compact termination for a 16 mm² conductor, making this ferrule useful for compatible electrical terminals designed to accommodate this insertion length. Supplied in a convenient pack of 1,000 ferrules, the Partex CEF1612F-K is a practical choice for electrical panel builders, industrial automation engineers, OEM equipment manufacturers and maintenance professionals who regularly prepare larger cross-section stranded cables.
Key Advantages
- 16 mm² conductor compatibility for professional stranded copper cable termination.
- 12 mm metal barrel provides a defined termination length for compatible electrical terminals.
- Ivory insulating collar supports convenient ferrule identification and organised wiring.
- Single conductor configuration is designed for terminating one stranded electrical conductor.
- Helps prevent loose wire strands from separating during terminal insertion.
- Crimp termination produces a uniform conductor end when installed using suitable ferrule crimping equipment.
- Insulating collar helps guide the conductor into the metal barrel.
- Compact 12 mm barrel length is useful where the receiving terminal is designed for shorter ferrule insertion.
- Professional cable preparation supports neat and organised electrical installations.
- Pack of 1,000 supports high-volume electrical panel production and cable assembly.
Key Features
- Partex insulated cord end ferrule.
- Single wire ferrule configuration.
- 16 mm² nominal conductor cross-section.
- 12 mm metal barrel length.
- Ivory insulating collar.
- Metal crimp barrel for containing stranded conductor ends.
- Insulated entry collar for convenient conductor insertion.
- Designed for stranded copper conductors.
- Suitable for compatible terminal block connections.
- Crimp termination method.
- Suitable for larger cross-section electrical wiring.
- 1,000 ferrules per pack.
Reliable 16 mm² Cable Termination with a 12 mm Barrel
Stranded electrical conductors are commonly used in industrial machinery, electrical control panels and distribution assemblies because their flexibility makes installation and cable routing more convenient. However, individual strands can separate when a conductor is stripped and inserted into a terminal. The Partex CEF1612F-K insulated cord end ferrule helps keep these strands together, providing a uniform conductor end for connection to compatible electrical terminals.
The 12 mm metal barrel provides a defined conductor termination length and is particularly useful where the receiving terminal is designed to accept a relatively short ferrule barrel. The ivory insulating collar provides a visible identification feature and helps guide the conductor into the barrel during cable preparation. As ferrule barrel lengths vary, the correct size must be selected according to the receiving terminal's insertion depth and manufacturer's requirements.
For reliable installation, strip the conductor to the appropriate length, insert all strands fully into the ferrule and crimp using a suitable tool and die for 16 mm² insulated cord end ferrules. Confirm that the completed ferrule is compatible with the receiving terminal's conductor capacity, insertion depth and installation instructions. Ferrule colour conventions can vary between manufacturers and standards, so conductor cross-section should always be verified rather than relying on collar colour alone.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control panels.
- Electrical distribution and control equipment.
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- 16 mm² stranded copper conductor termination.
- Compatible terminal blocks accepting 12 mm ferrule barrels.
- Motor control and electrical equipment wiring.
- OEM machinery and equipment manufacturing.
- Electrical wiring harnesses and cable assemblies.
- Electrical panel production and cable preparation.
- Industrial maintenance and electrical equipment repairs.
