Why Choose the Partex RFS43 Red Flanged Spade Terminals?
The Partex RFS43 is a professional red insulated flanged spade terminal designed for terminating electrical conductors onto compatible M4 screw or stud connections. Supplied in a convenient pack of 100, these fork terminals provide a practical solution for electrical contractors, control panel manufacturers, maintenance engineers and equipment assemblers who require organised, reliable and serviceable electrical connections.
Featuring a fork-shaped connection end with a flanged design, the RFS43 allows a terminal to be positioned beneath a suitable screw or terminal fastening without completely removing the fastener. This makes spade terminals particularly useful in control panels, terminal assemblies and electrical equipment where connections may require inspection, replacement or maintenance. The red insulated entry provides a recognisable identification feature and helps protect the conductor entry area.
Designed for professional crimp termination, the Partex RFS43 red flanged fork terminal combines straightforward installation with a practical screw-terminal connection format. Its M4 connection size, insulated construction and bulk pack quantity make it suitable for routine electrical wiring, panel building, machinery maintenance and general low-voltage equipment assembly, subject to the conductor and terminal ratings required by the application.
Key Advantages
- M4 flanged spade connection designed for compatible screw and stud terminals.
- Red insulated entry provides easy visual identification during wiring and maintenance.
- Pack of 100 terminals supports regular installation work and workshop stock management.
- Fork-shaped connection allows installation or removal without fully withdrawing a suitable terminal screw.
- Flanged fork design provides a defined connection profile for compatible fastening arrangements.
- Suitable for crimp termination using appropriately selected professional tooling.
- Supports tidy and organised electrical wiring within control panels and equipment assemblies.
- Useful for electrical connections that may require periodic inspection or servicing.
- Provides a practical alternative to ring terminals where a fork connection is appropriate.
- Helps streamline repetitive wiring tasks in manufacturing and maintenance environments.
- Suitable for use with correctly matched conductor sizes and terminal hardware.
- Clearly identified by the Partex RFS43 manufacturer reference.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Partex.
- Product reference: RFS43.
- Terminal style: Spade terminal, also known as a fork terminal.
- Fork configuration: Flanged.
- Stud or screw size: M4.
- Insulation colour: Red.
- Pack quantity: 100 terminals.
- Designed for crimping onto compatible electrical conductors.
- Fork connection profile intended for suitable screw-terminal fastening arrangements.
- Insulated conductor entry for convenient handling and identification.
- Suitable for professional electrical wiring and equipment assembly.
- Designed for applications where removable screw-terminal connections are appropriate.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Partex
- Manufacturer part number: RFS43
- Product type: Insulated crimp spade terminal
- Terminal configuration: Flanged fork
- Connection type: Screw or stud terminal
- Nominal connection size: M4
- Insulation colour: Red
- Termination method: Crimp connection
- Pack quantity: 100
- Product category: Insulated electrical crimp terminals
- Typical installation: Compatible electrical screw-terminal connections
- Recommended tooling: Crimping tool and die suitable for the terminal and conductor combination
- Typical applications: Electrical panels, equipment wiring and maintenance
Reliable M4 Flanged Fork Connections for Electrical Wiring
The Partex RFS43 is designed to provide a convenient method of connecting a crimp-terminated conductor to an appropriate M4 screw or stud terminal. Its fork-shaped connection end allows the terminal to be positioned beneath a loosened fastener, making it useful where complete screw removal would be inconvenient. The flanged design distinguishes this version from a plain fork terminal, although the suitability of the connection depends on the screw, washer, terminal block and fastening arrangement.
For effective installation, the conductor should be stripped to the appropriate length without damaging its strands. The conductor must then be fully inserted into the terminal barrel and crimped using tooling suitable for the specific terminal construction and conductor size. The red insulation is a useful identification feature, but the colour alone should not be used to confirm conductor compatibility without checking the manufacturer's terminal specification.
Once crimped, the fork should be positioned correctly beneath the compatible M4 fastener and secured to the equipment manufacturer's specified tightening requirements. The finished connection should be checked for correct seating, secure conductor retention and absence of damaged insulation or exposed stray strands. Because fork terminals are not captive in the same way as ring terminals, they should only be used where the connection design and installation requirements permit this style of termination.
Typical Applications
- Electrical control panel wiring and assembly.
- M4 screw-terminal connections in compatible equipment.
- Industrial machinery control wiring.
- Electrical distribution and auxiliary control assemblies.
- Equipment manufacturing and OEM wiring operations.
- Electrical maintenance and repair workshops.
- Control cabinet refurbishment and rewiring.
- Electrical contractor installation and maintenance work.
- Switchgear auxiliary wiring where fork terminals are permitted.
- Instrumentation and control circuit terminations.
- Workshop preparation of crimp-terminated cable assemblies.
- General low-voltage equipment wiring using compatible conductors and terminal hardware.
