Cembre 2048030 VP-M3 halogen-free pre-insulated ring terminal for 0.2-0.5 mm² stranded copper conductors with M3 stud connection.
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The Cembre 2048030 VP-M3 is a premium halogen-free pre-insulated ring terminal designed to provide safe, secure and long-lasting electrical terminations for stranded copper conductors. Manufactured by Cembre, this professional connector is ideal for industrial control panels, OEM machinery, instrumentation, building services and automation systems requiring reliable low-current electrical connections.
Manufactured from 99.95% electrolytic copper with a corrosion-resistant tin-plated finish, the VP-M3 features a green halogen-free polycarbonate insulation sleeve and an M3 ring connection. The funnel-shaped insulation entry allows quick conductor insertion, while the internally knurled barrel improves crimp quality and conductor retention for dependable electrical and mechanical performance.
Designed for 0.2–0.5 mm² stranded copper conductors, the Cembre 2048030 offers excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance and mechanical strength, making it suitable for demanding industrial and commercial electrical installations.
The Cembre VP-M3 ring terminal provides excellent electrical conductivity and dependable mechanical performance. Its premium electrolytic copper body and corrosion-resistant tin plating ensure long service life, while the halogen-free insulation enhances safety in industrial and commercial environments.
The closed-ring design provides excellent resistance to vibration and accidental disconnection, making it ideal for electrical panels, instrumentation, machinery wiring and automation equipment.
| Part number | 2048030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative SKU | VP-M3 |
| Product type | Pre-insulated ring terminal |
| Connection type | Ring terminal |
| Cable size | 0.2–0.5 mm² |
| Stud size | M3 |
| Hole diameter | 3.2 mm |
| Entry diameter | 3.0 mm |
| Ring width | 5.6 mm |
| Barrel to stud centre | 4.5 mm |
| Centre to ring tip | 2.8 mm |
| Overall length | 17.5 mm |
| Terminal material | 99.95% electrolytic copper |
| Surface finish | Tin plated |
| Insulation | Halogen-free polycarbonate (Green) |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +115°C (130°C short-term) |
| Flammability | UL94 V0 |
| Standards | UL 486A-486B |
| Pack quantity | 100 pieces |
| HS Code | 85369010 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
It is a pre-insulated ring terminal designed to create secure bolted electrical connections for small stranded copper conductors.
The VP-M3 is suitable for 0.2–0.5 mm² stranded copper conductors.
This terminal is designed for M3 fixing studs.
A ring terminal provides a fully enclosed connection around the fixing screw, offering superior resistance to vibration and accidental disconnection.
It is commonly installed in control panels, instrumentation systems, industrial machinery, automation equipment and electrical cabinets.
Cembre electrical connection products are trusted worldwide by panel builders, machine builders and maintenance engineers for delivering reliable, high-quality cable terminations across industrial applications.
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