Why Choose the Partex BFS53 Blue Insulated Flanged Spade Terminal?
The Partex BFS53 is a practical and reliable blue pre-insulated flanged spade crimp terminal designed to provide secure electrical connections to compatible screw and stud terminals. Featuring an M5 fork connection and a flanged spade design, this terminal is suitable for industrial control panels, electrical equipment wiring, machinery and general electrical installation applications.
As part of the Partex insulated crimp terminal range, the BFS53 combines a conductive metal terminal with protective blue insulation to support dependable electrical terminations. Its fork-shaped contact allows installation beneath a compatible screw head or terminal clamp without requiring the screw to be completely removed. The flanged design provides additional retention around the fastening point, helping maintain a secure connection when correctly installed.
Designed for the 1.5–2.5 mm² conductor range associated with blue insulated crimp terminals, the Partex BFS53 features an M5 connection size and is supplied in a convenient pack of 100 pieces. Its colour-coded insulation, straightforward crimp installation and practical fork configuration make it suitable for electricians, control panel manufacturers and industrial maintenance engineers.
Key Advantages
- M5 flanged spade connection suitable for compatible screw and stud terminals.
- Flanged fork design provides improved mechanical retention around the fastening point.
- Blue insulated construction supports easy identification during electrical installation.
- Suitable for 1.5–2.5 mm² copper conductors.
- Fork configuration allows convenient installation without fully removing the terminal screw.
- Crimp termination provides a secure electrical connection without soldering.
- Pre-insulated construction helps protect the conductor termination.
- Suitable for industrial electrical panels, equipment wiring and maintenance applications.
- Pack of 100 terminals supports efficient installation and stock management.
Key Features
- Partex BFS53 insulated flanged spade terminal.
- M5 screw or stud connection size.
- Flanged fork terminal configuration.
- Blue insulation for conductor size identification.
- 1.5–2.5 mm² nominal conductor range.
- Suitable for approximately 16–14 AWG conductors.
- Pre-insulated crimp barrel for electrical wire termination.
- Conductive metal terminal construction.
- Designed for use with suitable insulated-terminal crimping tools.
- Fork-shaped contact for compatible screw terminal connections.
- Suitable for electrical control and industrial wiring applications.
- 100 terminals per pack.
Reliable Flanged Spade Connections for Electrical Control Systems
Flanged spade terminals such as the Partex BFS53 provide a convenient method of connecting electrical conductors to screw-type terminals. During installation, the conductor insulation is stripped to the appropriate length, the conductor is inserted into the crimp barrel and a compatible crimping tool is used to secure the termination. The fork contact is then positioned beneath the terminal screw or clamping arrangement and tightened according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
The M5 flanged fork design offers a practical combination of installation convenience and mechanical retention. Unlike closed-ring terminals, a fork terminal can generally be fitted or removed by loosening the fastening screw without completely removing it. The flanged ends help resist the terminal slipping from beneath the fastener when correctly secured. Its blue insulation provides convenient identification for the nominal 1.5–2.5 mm² conductor range, making the BFS53 suitable for organised electrical panel wiring and equipment assembly.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control panels and switchgear assemblies.
- M5 screw terminal connections in electrical equipment.
- Industrial machinery and automation control wiring.
- Electrical distribution and auxiliary control circuits.
- Control cabinet manufacturing and panel building.
- Electrical equipment installation, servicing and repair.
- Building automation and electrical control installations.
- General electrical wiring requiring insulated flanged fork terminations.
