Why Choose the Cembre 2181510 A3B-M8 Copper Compression Terminal?
The Cembre 2181510, also identified as the Cembre A3B-M8, is a premium straight copper compression terminal engineered to provide secure, low-resistance electrical connections for stranded and flexible copper conductors. Designed for demanding industrial environments, it delivers dependable performance in switchgear, electrical panels, machinery and power distribution systems.
Manufactured from high-purity annealed electrolytic copper and finished with an electrolytic tin plating, the terminal combines excellent electrical conductivity with outstanding corrosion resistance and mechanical durability. The seamless barrel incorporates an internal taper and inspection hole to simplify conductor insertion and ensure consistent crimping performance.
Designed for 16 mm² copper conductors and featuring an M8 fixing hole, the Cembre A3B-M8 is ideally suited to industrial control panels, motor control centres, OEM equipment and commercial electrical installations requiring professional compression terminations.
Key Advantages
- Straight compression terminal for reliable electrical connections.
- Suitable for 16 mm² copper conductors.
- M8 fixing hole for secure bolted installation.
- Manufactured from annealed electrolytic copper for maximum conductivity.
- Electro-tinned finish improves corrosion resistance.
- Inspection hole assists correct conductor positioning before crimping.
Key Features
- Cembre A-B Series straight compression terminal.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2181510.
- Alternative SKU: A3B-M8.
- Nominal conductor size: 16 mm².
- M8 ring terminal.
- High-purity electrolytic copper construction.
- Electrolytically tin-plated finish.
- Internal taper and inspection hole for easy installation.
Reliable Copper Cable Termination for Industrial Installations
Compression terminals create permanent electrical and mechanical connections when installed using compatible professional crimping tools and correctly matched dies. Their seamless copper construction provides low contact resistance while delivering excellent resistance to vibration and conductor pull-out in demanding industrial environments.
The straight palm configuration is ideal where conductors approach the fixing point directly, providing a compact, reliable termination for switchgear, distribution equipment, industrial machinery and control panels.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- Power distribution equipment.
- Switchgear assemblies.
- Motor control centres.
- Machine building and OEM equipment.
- Commercial and industrial electrical installations.
