Why Choose the Partex CEF1618F-K Ivory Insulated Cord End Ferrule?
The Partex CEF1618F-K is a professional-quality single insulated cord end ferrule designed to provide secure, consistent and reliable termination of flexible stranded electrical conductors. Featuring a 16 mm² nominal conductor capacity, an 18 mm metal barrel length and ivory insulation, this ferrule is suitable for industrial electrical installations, power distribution equipment, control panels and machinery wiring.
As part of the Partex CEF insulated cord end ferrule range, the CEF1618F-K helps prevent individual conductor strands from spreading during electrical termination. Its tubular metal barrel gathers the stripped conductor strands into a compact termination, while the insulated entry collar assists with conductor insertion and provides convenient visual identification during installation, inspection and maintenance.
With its 16 mm² conductor size, 18 mm crimp barrel and convenient pack of 1000 ferrules, the Partex CEF1618F-K is an excellent choice for electrical contractors, industrial panel builders, machine manufacturers and maintenance engineers requiring neat, repeatable and dependable cable terminations in high-volume wiring applications.
Key Advantages
- 16 mm² conductor capacity designed for flexible stranded electrical cables.
- 18 mm metal barrel length provides a defined termination section for compatible electrical terminals.
- Ivory insulated collar supports convenient identification and organised electrical wiring.
- Helps prevent individual conductor strands from spreading during terminal installation.
- Crimp termination provides secure mechanical retention when installed using an appropriate tool.
- Produces a neat, compact conductor end for compatible terminal blocks and electrical connectors.
- Suitable for industrial control panels, switchgear, power distribution equipment and machinery wiring.
- Insulated entry collar assists with conductor positioning during crimp preparation.
- Pack of 1000 ferrules provides an economical bulk quantity for high-volume electrical assembly and panel production.
Key Features
- Partex CEF1618F-K single insulated cord end ferrule.
- 16 mm² nominal conductor cross-sectional area.
- 18 mm metal barrel length.
- Ivory insulated entry collar.
- Single-conductor ferrule configuration for individual cable termination.
- Tubular metal barrel designed to contain flexible conductor strands.
- Insulated collar assists with conductor insertion and termination identification.
- Designed for installation using a suitable bootlace ferrule crimping tool.
- Suitable for compatible screw-clamp and other ferrule-approved terminal connections.
- Practical termination format for electrical cabinet and distribution wiring.
- 1000 ferrules per pack.
Reliable Electrical Termination for Industrial Power and Control Wiring
Insulated cord end ferrules such as the Partex CEF1618F-K provide an effective solution for terminating flexible stranded conductors in industrial electrical equipment. By gathering individual conductor strands within a tubular metal sleeve, the ferrule creates a compact wire end that can be inserted into compatible electrical terminals without loose strands spreading outside the connection.
The 18 mm metal barrel provides an extended termination section for electrical connections designed to accommodate this ferrule length. Its ivory insulated collar helps guide the conductor into the barrel and supports visual identification during electrical installation. These features make the CEF1618F-K particularly useful in electrical distribution assemblies, industrial control cabinets and machinery wiring where consistent termination quality is important.
For dependable operation, the ferrule should be matched to a 16 mm² flexible stranded conductor and crimped using an appropriate ferrule crimping tool and die. The completed termination must also be compatible with the receiving terminal's conductor capacity, insertion depth and installation requirements. Correct conductor preparation, crimping and terminal selection are essential for achieving a secure electrical connection.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control panel wiring.
- Power distribution boards and switchgear assemblies.
- Motor control centres and industrial motor connections.
- Electrical terminal block connections in control cabinets.
- Industrial automation and machinery electrical installations.
- OEM equipment manufacturing and electrical panel assembly.
- Power supply and auxiliary distribution wiring.
- Industrial maintenance, refurbishment and electrical repair work.
- High-volume cable preparation and wiring harness production.
