Why Choose the Partex COL10-8/RA Right-Angle Copper Tube Terminal?
The Partex COL10-8/RA Right-Angle Copper Tube Terminal is a professional electrical cable termination component designed for connecting compatible 10 mm² copper conductors to electrical equipment using an M8 stud connection. Featuring a right-angle terminal configuration and manufactured from copper, this crimp terminal provides a practical solution for installations where cable routing, connection orientation and available space are important considerations.
Unlike a conventional straight copper tube terminal, the Partex 10 mm² M8 right-angle copper terminal provides an angled connection arrangement that can help accommodate cable routing requirements around electrical equipment, terminal studs and mounting points. This makes it particularly useful in industrial control panels, electrical distribution assemblies, machinery and equipment installations where a straight terminal configuration may be less convenient.
Reliable electrical terminations depend on selecting the correct conductor size, mounting connection and crimping equipment. The Partex COL10-8/RA combines a tubular conductor entry with an M8 mounting connection, allowing a compatible cable to be securely crimped into the terminal before attachment to the designated equipment connection point.
Supplied in a convenient pack of 100 terminals, the COL10-8/RA is suitable for electricians, electrical panel manufacturers, OEM machinery builders and industrial maintenance engineers. Its copper construction supports electrical conductivity, while the right-angle design provides additional flexibility when planning cable termination layouts within compatible electrical assemblies.
Key Advantages
- Designed for terminating compatible 10 mm² copper conductors.
- M8 stud connection for attachment to suitable electrical terminal points.
- Right-angle configuration supports alternative cable routing arrangements.
- Manufactured from copper for effective electrical conductivity.
- Tubular barrel construction supports permanent crimped cable terminations.
- Useful where installation space or equipment layout makes a straight terminal less convenient.
- Helps accommodate conductor routing around suitable electrical connection points.
- Practical for industrial control panels, machinery and electrical distribution equipment.
- Supports dependable electrical continuity when correctly selected, crimped and installed.
- Designed for use with appropriately matched crimping tools and dies.
- Suitable for professional electrical equipment assembly and maintenance.
- Pack of 100 terminals supports repetitive termination and manufacturing tasks.
- Convenient for electrical contractors, panel builders and industrial maintenance departments.
- Provides a right-angle alternative to compatible straight copper tube terminal configurations.
Key Features
- Partex right-angle copper tube terminal.
- 10 mm² nominal conductor cross-sectional area.
- M8 stud size.
- Right-angle terminal design.
- Copper terminal construction.
- Tubular conductor entry for crimp termination.
- Angled mounting arrangement for suitable electrical connection layouts.
- Designed for compatible copper electrical conductors.
- Suitable for installation using appropriately specified crimping equipment.
- Practical for industrial electrical control panels and machinery wiring.
- Designed for fixed stud-mounted electrical connections.
- Manufacturer part number COL10-8/RA.
- 100 terminals per pack.
Right-Angle Design for Practical Cable Routing
Electrical equipment installations often require cables to be routed around components, mounting hardware, enclosure walls and other conductors. In these situations, terminal orientation can have a significant effect on the practicality of the completed installation. The Partex COL10-8/RA right-angle copper tube terminal provides an angled connection arrangement for applications where this configuration is preferred.
A right-angle terminal changes the orientation between the cable entry and the mounting connection compared with a conventional straight terminal. This can help accommodate cable routing requirements and provide a more suitable connection layout in certain electrical assemblies.
In industrial control panels, available space around connection points may be limited by adjacent components or enclosure dimensions. A right-angle M8 terminal can offer an alternative arrangement that allows the conductor to approach the connection point from a different direction.
The same consideration applies to machinery and electrical distribution equipment. Where the equipment design specifies an angled cable connection, selecting a correctly sized right-angle terminal can help achieve the intended wiring arrangement without relying on excessive conductor bending near the termination.
However, a right-angle terminal does not eliminate the need to observe the cable manufacturer's minimum bending radius or the equipment manufacturer's clearance requirements. The completed installation must provide suitable electrical spacing, mechanical support and access for inspection and maintenance.
Before selecting the COL10-8/RA, the available installation space and mounting arrangement should be checked against the manufacturer's dimensional information. The precise terminal geometry, barrel dimensions and overall profile should be verified to ensure compatibility with the intended equipment.
The Partex COL10-8/RA is intended for electrical applications requiring the termination of compatible 10 mm² copper conductors to an M8 mounting connection. Correctly matching the conductor size and mounting point is essential for achieving a dependable electrical connection.
The terminal's tubular copper barrel accommodates the prepared conductor, which is then compressed using an appropriately matched crimping tool and die. When the correct components and installation procedures are used, the crimp provides mechanical retention and an electrically conductive connection between the cable and terminal.
Copper is widely used in electrical termination components because of its excellent electrical conductivity. The material provides a conductive path between the connected cable and the equipment terminal, although overall connection performance depends on correct crimping, contact surface condition and fastening.
The 10 mm² nominal conductor size makes this terminal relevant to a range of professional electrical wiring applications where that conductor cross-sectional area is specified. Compatibility with a particular cable should be confirmed against the manufacturer's approved conductor range, including conductor class and strand construction.
The M8 mounting connection is intended for use with compatible M8 studs and fastening arrangements. The stud dimensions, contact surfaces, mounting hardware and any specified tightening torque should be checked before installation.
For equipment where the terminal is exposed to vibration or other mechanical stresses, appropriate conductor support and fastening are especially important. The terminal should not be relied upon to support the weight of the cable or withstand excessive movement without suitable mechanical protection.
Correct Crimping and Installation
For dependable results, the Partex COL10-8/RA 10 mm² M8 right-angle terminal should be installed using a crimping tool and die approved for the terminal construction and conductor size. Correct tooling is essential for achieving the intended electrical contact and mechanical retention.
Before crimping, the conductor should be prepared according to the manufacturer's installation instructions. The insulation should be removed to the specified length without damaging the copper strands, and the conductor should be checked for compatibility with the terminal barrel.
The prepared conductor is then inserted into the tubular barrel and positioned correctly before crimping. The appropriate crimp profile, number of compressions and crimp locations should be determined from the manufacturer's technical documentation.
After crimping, the completed termination should be inspected according to the applicable installation procedure. This may include visual examination, verification of mechanical security and electrical testing where required.
The angled terminal can then be attached to the compatible M8 stud using the specified fastening hardware. Care should be taken to ensure that the right-angle configuration does not cause interference with nearby components or introduce excessive strain into the connected conductor.
Where additional insulation, environmental sealing or mechanical protection is required, suitable measures should be incorporated into the completed connection assembly.
Important: The supplied product description identifies the COL10-8/RA as a right-angle copper tube terminal. Its exact bend geometry, dimensions, plating, insulation status, current rating, temperature rating and applicable certifications are not established by that description. These characteristics should be confirmed from the manufacturer's technical documentation before use in applications where they are critical.
Suitable for Industrial Control Panels and Electrical Equipment
The Partex 10 mm² M8 right-angle copper terminal is a practical component for professional electrical installation, manufacturing and maintenance work. Its angled design makes it particularly relevant where the equipment layout requires a different cable approach from that provided by a conventional straight terminal.
In industrial electrical control panels, right-angle terminals may be useful for connecting compatible conductors to designated terminal studs while accommodating surrounding components and cable routing requirements. Correct terminal selection can help maintain an organised wiring layout within the available enclosure space.
For electrical distribution equipment, an angled terminal may be suitable where the connection arrangement and equipment manufacturer permit its use. The terminal's electrical ratings, contact geometry and mechanical requirements must be verified before installation.
In machinery and industrial equipment, right-angle cable terminations may be specified where conductors need to approach a connection point from a particular direction. The COL10-8/RA can be considered for these applications when the design requires a compatible 10 mm² copper conductor and M8 mounting connection.
The terminal may also be useful for electrical maintenance and refurbishment, including replacing existing right-angle terminations. When selecting a replacement, engineers should confirm that the new terminal matches the original installation's conductor, mounting and dimensional requirements.
OEM manufacturers and panel builders can benefit from standardising suitable terminal configurations across compatible equipment designs. The 100-piece pack provides a convenient supply for repeated assembly operations requiring the same conductor size, stud size and right-angle configuration.
Convenient Pack of 100 for Professional Electrical Work
The Partex COL10-8/RA pack of 100 is designed for professional users who regularly install crimped copper terminals. The quantity provides a practical supply for repetitive electrical assembly, equipment manufacturing and maintenance work.
For control panel manufacturers and OEM equipment builders, purchasing right-angle terminals in packs of 100 can help maintain consistent component availability during production. It also supports standardised termination practices across compatible equipment assemblies.
Industrial maintenance departments can keep the terminals in their electrical component inventory for approved repairs and replacements involving 10 mm² copper conductors and M8 right-angle connections.
Electrical contractors may also find the bulk pack useful for projects involving multiple similar terminations. Keeping the correct connector configuration available helps avoid substituting an unsuitable terminal when installation space or cable routing requirements call for a right-angle design.
Right-Angle vs Straight Copper Tube Terminals
The Partex COL10-8/RA and Partex COL10-8 are both specified for 10 mm² copper conductors and M8 stud connections, but they differ in terminal configuration.
The COL10-8/RA features a right-angle arrangement, making it relevant where the cable needs to approach the mounting point from an angled direction. The COL10-8 is a conventional straight copper tube ring terminal intended for applications where a straight connection arrangement is suitable.
The preferred option depends on the equipment design, available mounting space, conductor routing and mechanical clearance requirements. Neither configuration should be selected solely on the basis of conductor size and stud diameter without confirming the full installation requirements.
Typical Applications
- Termination of compatible 10 mm² copper conductors.
- Electrical connections to compatible M8 studs.
- Industrial control panel wiring requiring angled cable entry.
- Electrical equipment installations with restricted connection space.
- Suitable electrical distribution equipment connections.
- Machinery and industrial electrical equipment assembly.
- Electrical connections to compatible busbar mounting points.
- Industrial automation and control system wiring.
- OEM electrical equipment manufacturing.
- Electrical maintenance and cable termination replacement.
- Workshop cable assembly and preparation.
- Electrical installation refurbishment projects.
- Fixed stud-mounted electrical connections requiring right-angle orientation.
- Professional crimp termination applications.
