Why Choose the Partex RS32 M3 Red Insulated Spade Terminal?
The Partex RS32 is a red insulated M3 spade crimp terminal, also known as a fork terminal, designed for connecting stranded copper conductors to screw-mounted electrical terminals. Featuring an open-ended fork connection and an insulated crimp barrel, this terminal provides a practical solution for professional electrical wiring, control panel assembly and equipment maintenance.
As part of the Partex insulated spade terminal range, the RS32 is designed to simplify electrical cable termination where screw connections may need to be disconnected and reconnected during installation or servicing. Its M3 fork configuration allows the terminal to be positioned beneath a suitably loosened screw head or washer without completely removing the fixing, making it convenient for accessible electrical connections.
The red insulated sleeve helps identify the conductor size category and provides protection around the crimped cable entry. Red insulated terminals are commonly associated with a 0.5–1.5 mm² conductor range, subject to the manufacturer's specified compatibility. Supplied in a pack of 100, the Partex RS32 is suitable for electrical contractors, panel builders and industrial maintenance teams requiring dependable fork terminals for routine wiring applications.
Key Advantages
- M3 fork terminal design for convenient screw-mounted electrical connections.
- Open-ended spade configuration allows installation and removal without fully extracting the screw.
- Red insulated crimp barrel helps identify the terminal size category and protects the conductor entry.
- Suitable for compatible stranded copper conductors within the standard red terminal size range.
- Crimp connection provides secure conductor retention when correctly installed.
- Ideal for control panels, terminal blocks, electrical equipment and maintenance applications.
- Can be installed using a suitable insulated terminal crimping tool.
- Pack of 100 provides a convenient quantity for professional electrical installation and workshop use.
Key Features
- Partex RS32 insulated spade crimp terminal.
- M3 screw connection size.
- Red insulation colour.
- Open-ended fork design for screw terminal connections.
- Insulated crimp barrel for electrical cable termination.
- Designed for use with appropriately sized stranded copper conductors.
- Standard red terminal size category, commonly 0.5–1.5 mm².
- Suitable for use with an appropriate insulated terminal crimping tool.
- Designed for electrical control, equipment wiring and general cable termination applications.
- Supplied in packs of 100 terminals.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Product range: Insulated Spade Terminals (Forks)
- Model: RS32
- Product type: Insulated spade / fork crimp terminal
- Terminal configuration: Open-ended fork
- Stud or screw size: M3
- Nominal fixing diameter: 3 mm
- Insulation colour: Red
- Typical red terminal conductor range: 0.5–1.5 mm²
- Conductor type: Compatible stranded copper conductors
- Conductor termination method: Crimp
- Electrical connection method: Screw-mounted fork connection
- Terminal style: Insulated open-ended spade
- Recommended installation tool: Suitable insulated terminal crimping tool
- Pack quantity: 100
- Application: Electrical cable termination, screw terminal wiring and equipment connections
- Product classification: Insulated electrical crimp connector
Spade terminals, also called fork terminals, are widely used for connecting electrical conductors to screw-mounted connection points. The Partex RS32 features an M3 open-ended fork that can be positioned around a compatible fixing. This design is especially useful in electrical control panels and equipment wiring where connections may require periodic inspection, adjustment or maintenance.
Unlike closed-ring terminals, a fork terminal can normally be removed after loosening the retaining screw sufficiently, without completely removing the screw from the connection point. This can reduce installation and servicing time where the terminal arrangement permits its use. The terminal's insulated crimp barrel accommodates a compatible stripped conductor, which is mechanically secured using an appropriate crimping tool.
The red insulation provides convenient size identification and helps protect the conductor entry. For reliable installation, the correct conductor size and crimping die must be selected, and the M3 fixing must be tightened to the equipment manufacturer's specified torque. The completed connection must also be suitable for the circuit's electrical rating, operating conditions and mechanical requirements. Where additional resistance to accidental disengagement is required, a closed-ring terminal may be more appropriate.
Typical Applications
- Electrical control panel and switchgear wiring.
- M3 screw-mounted terminal connections.
- Industrial automation and control circuit assembly.
- Electrical machinery and equipment wiring.
- Terminal blocks and distribution equipment with compatible screw connections.
- Electrical appliance assembly and servicing.
- Routine maintenance of removable screw terminal connections.
- Professional electrical installation and cable assembly workshops.
