Why Choose the Cembre 8010050 PKC508-UK/PK500 Insulated Bootlace Ferrule?
The Cembre 8010050 PKC508-UK/PK500 is a premium orange insulated bootlace ferrule (wire end sleeve) designed to provide secure, low-resistance termination of stranded copper conductors. Manufactured by Cembre, it reinforces fine wire strands before insertion into screw or clamp terminals, creating safe, reliable and professional electrical connections for industrial applications.
Manufactured from tin-plated electrolytic copper with a durable polyamide (PA) insulated collar, the ferrule offers excellent electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and long service life. The insulated funnel entry simplifies conductor insertion while protecting conductor strands during crimping.
Designed for 0.5 mm² stranded conductors, the PKC508-UK/PK500 features an 8 mm pin length and is supplied in a pack of 500, making it ideal for electrical contractors, panel builders and OEM machinery manufacturers.
Key Advantages
Professional insulated bootlace ferrule for stranded conductors.
Suitable for 0.5 mm² cable terminations.
8 mm conductive pin for secure terminal engagement.
Orange insulation for quick conductor identification.
Tin-plated copper provides excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Supplied in an economical pack of 500 ferrules.
Key Features
Manufacturer: Cembre.
Manufacturer Part Number: 8010050.
Product Code: PKC508-UK/PK500 (superseded by PKC508/PK500).
Insulated bootlace ferrule (wire end sleeve).
0.5 mm² conductor capacity.
8 mm conductive pin length.
Orange polyamide insulated collar.
Tin-plated electrolytic copper sleeve.
Suitable for stranded copper conductors.
Pack quantity: 500 pieces.
Reliable Electrical Cable Termination
Bootlace ferrules improve the quality of electrical terminations by compressing stranded conductors into a solid connection before installation into terminal blocks. This reduces strand damage, improves electrical performance and helps create long-lasting, maintenance-friendly wiring installations.
Cembre insulated ferrules are widely used by panel builders, electrical contractors and OEM manufacturers for industrial control panels, automation systems and switchgear where dependable electrical connections are essential.
Typical Applications
Industrial control panels.
PLC and automation cabinets.
Terminal block wiring.
OEM machinery manufacture.
Electrical installation and maintenance.
Switchgear and distribution panels.
Technical Specifications
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Supply Format
Bag of 500
Device Type
Single Insulated Ferrule
Conductor Size
0.5 mm²
Insulation Type
Insulated
Pin Length (mm)
8 mm
Colour
Orange
Manufacturer Part Number
8010050
Product Code
PKC508-UK/PK500
Superseded By
PKC508/PK500
Product Type
Insulated bootlace ferrule
Conductor Size
0.5 mm²
Pin Length
8 mm
Overall Length
14 mm
Internal Barrel Diameter
2.6 mm
Pin Diameter
1.3 mm
Insulation Colour
Orange
Insulation Material
Polyamide (PA)
Conductor Material
Tin-plated electrolytic copper
Maximum Operating Temperature
105–110°C
Pack Quantity
500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cembre 8010050 used for?
It is an insulated bootlace ferrule used for terminating 0.5 mm² stranded conductors before installation into screw or clamp terminals.
What conductor size does it support?
The PKC508-UK/PK500 is designed for 0.5 mm² stranded copper conductors.
What colour is the insulation?
The ferrule features an orange insulated collar for easy conductor identification.
How many ferrules are supplied?
This product is supplied in a pack of 500 insulated ferrules.
Where is this ferrule commonly used?
It is widely used in industrial control panels, automation equipment, switchgear and electrical installations.
Trusted by Electrical Professionals Worldwide
Cembre insulated bootlace ferrules are trusted worldwide by electrical engineers, panel builders and OEM manufacturers for producing safe, reliable and professional cable terminations.
Supply Format
Bag of 500
Device Type
Single Insulated Ferrule
Conductor Size
0.5 mm²
Insulation Type
Insulated
Pin Length (mm)
8 mm
Colour
Orange
Manufacturer Part Number
8010050
Product Code
PKC508-UK/PK500
Superseded By
PKC508/PK500
Product Type
Insulated bootlace ferrule
Conductor Size
0.5 mm²
Pin Length
8 mm
Overall Length
14 mm
Internal Barrel Diameter
2.6 mm
Pin Diameter
1.3 mm
Insulation Colour
Orange
Insulation Material
Polyamide (PA)
Conductor Material
Tin-plated electrolytic copper
Maximum Operating Temperature
105–110°C
Pack Quantity
500
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