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Fork cable lugs

Fork cable lugs are suitable for electrical connections in which conductors need to be securely attached to screw or clamping points while allowing easy installation. Thanks to their open fork shape, the cable lug can be guided sideways under a screw without completely removing it. In the HILPRESS online shop, you will find insulated and uninsulated fork cable lugs as well as versions with extra-long forks for special connection situations.

Fork cable lugs for easy conductor connections

Fork cable lugs are used when conductors need to be connected by means of a screw connection and quick installation is important. Unlike ring cable lugs, fork cable lugs do not have a closed ring eye, but an open fork. This makes positioning easier in many applications, especially when screws or clamping points should not be completely removed.

HIL-QUICK® crimp cable lugs in a fork design are intended for reliable crimped connections. They are selected according to the conductor cross-section and then processed with a suitable crimping tool. Important selection criteria include the nominal cross-section, nominal size, fork width, insulation material and the required design.

Insulated fork cable lugs with polycarbonate insulation

Insulated HIL-QUICK® fork cable lugs feature a plastic insulation sleeve made from polycarbonate. The flared insulation sleeve is suitable for harmonised cables and supports secure insertion of the conductor into the connection area. The specified temperature range is from -10 °C to +105 °C.

Depending on the design, fork cable lugs are available with different nominal cross-sections, colours and DIN nominal sizes. The colour coding supports quick assignment to the correct conductor cross-section. Versions with special insulation properties, such as halogen-free designs, are also available for specific requirements.

Fork cable lugs with extra-long forks

Fork cable lugs with extra-long forks are suitable for connection situations in which an extended contact geometry is required. The longer fork shape can make installation at certain clamping points easier and provides more flexibility when positioning the cable lug at the connection point.

This version is also available with polycarbonate insulation and is designed for a temperature range from -10 °C to +105 °C.

How to choose the right fork cable lug

When selecting a fork cable lug, the conductor cross-section, screw or clamping connection, nominal size and design should match. The nominal cross-section must be suitable for the conductor so that the crimped connection can be mechanically secure and electrically reliable.

The fork width depends on the connection point and the screw used. Insulated fork cable lugs provide additional protection in the connection area. Different colours also make it easier to identify the correct conductor cross-section.

Uninsulated fork cable lugs are suitable for applications in which separate insulation is provided or a particularly compact connection is required. Versions with extra-long forks are used when the connection situation requires an extended fork shape.

Buy HIL-QUICK® fork cable lugs from HILPRESS

HIL-QUICK® fork cable lugs are crimp cable lugs for precise and reliable connections in electrical engineering applications. The filters in the HILPRESS online shop help you narrow down the appropriate version by insulation material, colour, nominal cross-section, nominal size, material and other technical features.

Item numbers with the suffix K indicate small packaging units.

FAQ about fork cable lugs

What is a fork cable lug?

A fork cable lug is a cable lug with an open fork shape. It is crimped onto a conductor and then attached to a screw or clamping point.

When are fork cable lugs used?

Fork cable lugs are used when electrical conductors need to be securely connected and the screw at the connection point should not have to be completely removed.

What is the difference between a ring cable lug and a fork cable lug?

A ring cable lug has a closed ring eye, while a fork cable lug has an open fork. The open design makes installation easier, whereas the closed ring provides particularly secure enclosure of the screw.

What type of insulation do HIL-QUICK® fork cable lugs have?

Insulated HIL-QUICK® fork cable lugs are available with a polycarbonate insulation sleeve. Depending on the design, versions with special properties such as halogen-free insulation are also available.

What are extra-long forks suitable for?

An extra-long fork is suitable for connection situations in which a longer contact shape or more flexibility when positioning the cable lug at the connection point is required.

What does the suffix K mean in the item number?

The suffix K indicates a small packaging unit.