Why Choose the Partex BHBL4.6 Blue Hooked Blade Terminal?
The Partex BHBL4.6 is a professional blue pre-insulated hooked blade crimp terminal designed for terminating stranded copper conductors in electrical control panels, machinery and industrial equipment. Featuring a 4.6 mm wide hooked blade, this terminal provides a practical connection solution where a hooked contact profile is required.
Designed for conductor sizes of 1.5–2.5 mm² (16–14 AWG), the Partex BHBL4.6 combines a conductive C1100 copper terminal body with durable blue PVC insulation. Its pre-insulated crimp barrel helps installers produce consistent cable terminations using an appropriate colour-coded crimping tool.
The terminal's distinctive hooked blade profile differentiates it from standard straight blade terminals. The hooked end is intended for compatible terminal connection arrangements, while the 4.6 mm blade width provides a clear dimensional reference when selecting the correct connector for an electrical assembly.
With an overall length of 28.5 mm, an 11 mm crimp barrel length and a 4.7 mm insulation diameter, the BHBL4.6 offers a compact termination format. Supplied in a pack of 100, it is suitable for routine panel building, cable assembly, electrical maintenance and OEM manufacturing.
Key Advantages
- 4.6 mm hooked blade provides a defined contact width for compatible connections.
- Hooked terminal profile offers an alternative to conventional straight blade terminals.
- Blue colour-coded insulation identifies the 1.5–2.5 mm² conductor range.
- Suitable for 16–14 AWG copper conductors in compatible installations.
- C1100 copper construction provides an effective electrical conduction path.
- High-quality PVC insulation helps protect the crimped connection area.
- Pre-insulated design reduces the need for separately fitted insulation sleeves.
- Crimp termination method eliminates the need for soldering.
- Compact 28.5 mm overall length supports organised cable assemblies.
- 11 mm crimp barrel provides a defined conductor termination area.
- Pack of 100 terminals supports repetitive electrical installation work.
- Suitable for professional electrical applications including control panels, machinery and maintenance.
Key Features
- Partex hooked blade crimp terminal.
- Manufacturer part number: BHBL4.6.
- Terminal style: Hooked blade.
- Blade width: 4.6 mm.
- Overall length: 28.5 mm.
- Conductor cross-section: 1.5–2.5 mm².
- Equivalent conductor size: 16–14 AWG.
- Insulation colour: Blue.
- Insulation material: PVC.
- Terminal material: C1100 copper.
- Insulation diameter: 4.7 mm.
- Crimp barrel length: 11 mm.
- Blade thickness: 0.8 mm.
- Insulation thickness: 0.8 mm.
- Crimp-on connection for compatible stranded copper conductors.
- Pre-insulated barrel for professional cable termination.
- UL approval reference: E163810 for the manufacturer's hooked blade terminal range.
- Pack quantity: 100 pieces.
How the Partex BHBL4.6 Hooked Blade Terminal Works
The Partex BHBL4.6 provides a crimped electrical connection between a suitable stranded copper conductor and a compatible terminal connection point. The conductor is inserted into the insulated crimp barrel and compressed using an appropriate crimping tool, forming a secure mechanical and electrical termination.
The terminal's hooked blade geometry distinguishes it from straight blade and conventional fork terminals. Its curved contact profile is designed for applications where the mating connection can accommodate a hooked blade. The connection geometry should always be checked before installation.
The 4.6 mm blade width is an important selection dimension. It describes the width of the metal contact, not the conductor diameter or the insulated barrel diameter. The overall terminal length is 28.5 mm, while the insulation diameter is 4.7 mm.
The terminal uses blue PVC insulation to identify the 1.5–2.5 mm² conductor size range. This colour coding helps installers select the correct terminal and crimping die. A conductor that is too small or too large may not form a satisfactory crimp connection.
For installation, strip the conductor to the appropriate length without damaging its strands. Insert the conductor fully into the terminal barrel, position the connector in the correct blue insulated crimping die and complete the crimp according to the tool manufacturer's instructions. Inspect the completed connection and check that the conductor is securely retained.
The hooked blade must be compatible with the mating electrical connection. Where a terminal is intended to be secured beneath a screw or clamp, verify that the contact geometry, clamping arrangement and equipment manufacturer's instructions permit the use of this terminal type. The connector should not be used as a substitute for a ring, fork or straight blade terminal without checking suitability.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control panel wiring.
- Electrical cabinet assembly.
- Machinery and equipment cable termination.
- Compatible terminal block connections.
- Electrical maintenance and repair work.
- OEM cable harness manufacturing.
- Industrial automation control circuits.
- Instrumentation and auxiliary wiring.
- Commercial electrical installations.
- Electrical distribution and control assemblies.
- Workshop cable preparation.
- Applications requiring a 4.6 mm hooked blade connection.
