Why Choose the Cembre 2180640 A3-L8 90° Copper Tube Cable Lug?
The Cembre 2180640, also identified as the Cembre A3-L8, is a premium 90-degree copper tube compression cable lug designed to provide secure, low-resistance terminations for stranded and flexible copper conductors. Its right-angle palm allows efficient cable routing where installation space is restricted while maintaining a dependable bolted electrical connection.
Manufactured from greater than 99.9% pure electrolytic copper tube, the terminal is annealed and electrolytically tinned to improve crimping performance, corrosion resistance and long-term mechanical durability. A chamfered barrel with an inspection hole helps ensure correct conductor insertion before compression, improving installation quality.
Designed for 16 mm² copper conductors and incorporating an M8 fixing hole, the Cembre A3-L8 is widely used in switchgear, industrial control panels, machinery, OEM equipment and electrical distribution systems requiring professional compression terminations.
Key Advantages
- 90° bent palm simplifies cable routing inside compact enclosures.
- Suitable for 16 mm² copper conductors.
- M8 fixing hole for secure bolted electrical connections.
- Manufactured from annealed electrolytic copper for excellent conductivity.
- Electrolytically tinned surface improves corrosion resistance.
- Inspection hole and chamfered barrel simplify accurate conductor insertion.
Key Features
- Cembre A-L Series 90° compression cable lug.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2180640.
- Alternative SKU: A3-L8.
- Nominal conductor size: 16 mm².
- M8 ring terminal.
- Electrolytic copper tube construction.
- Electrolytically tinned finish.
- Chamfered barrel with inspection hole.
Reliable Copper Cable Termination for Industrial Installations
Compression cable lugs provide a permanent electrical and mechanical connection when installed using correctly matched crimping tools and dies. Their seamless copper construction minimises electrical resistance while delivering excellent resistance to vibration and mechanical stress.
The Cembre A3-L8 right-angle design enables conductors to approach terminals from the side, improving cable management and reducing bending stress within electrical panels, switchgear assemblies and industrial automation equipment.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- Switchgear and distribution equipment.
- Machine building and OEM assemblies.
- Motor control centres.
- Power distribution systems.
- Commercial and industrial electrical installations.
