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8008431 Cembre A160-2M10 COPPER TERMINAL
Cembre 8008431 heavy-duty electrolytic tin-plated copper compression cable lug for industrial power distribution and electrical cable termination applications.
Why Choose the Cembre 8008431 Heavy Duty Copper Compression Cable Lug?
The Cembre 8008431 is a premium heavy-duty tinned copper compression cable lug engineered to provide secure, low-resistance electrical terminations for copper conductors in demanding industrial, commercial and power distribution applications. Manufactured by Cembre, this high-performance compression terminal delivers outstanding electrical conductivity, exceptional mechanical strength and dependable long-term reliability.
Manufactured from high-purity annealed electrolytic copper and finished with an electrolytic tin-plated surface, the cable lug offers excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion while maintaining optimum electrical performance. The annealed copper construction enables reliable crimping without cracking, ensuring dependable performance even in applications exposed to vibration and thermal cycling. Cembre compression cable lugs are designed to provide safe, durable electrical connections across industrial and utility applications.
Designed for professional electrical installations, the Cembre 8008431 is suitable for switchgear, substations, transformers, control panels, renewable energy systems and industrial power distribution equipment where reliable cable terminations are essential. Its precision-engineered barrel design ensures optimum conductor compression when installed using approved Cembre crimping tools.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty electrolytic copper compression cable lug.
- Electrolytically tin-plated for outstanding corrosion resistance.
- Excellent electrical conductivity with low contact resistance.
- Annealed copper construction provides exceptional mechanical strength.
- Long barrel design improves conductor retention and crimp quality.
- Compatible with calibrated Cembre compression tooling.
- Suitable for industrial, utility and renewable energy applications.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Cembre.
- Model: 8008431.
- Heavy-duty copper compression cable lug.
- High-purity annealed electrolytic copper construction.
- Electrolytically tin-plated finish.
- Compression crimp termination.
- Optimised barrel geometry for secure conductor compression.
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor electrical installations.
Reliable Electrical Connections for Industrial Applications
Compression cable lugs create permanent, low-resistance electrical joints between conductors and equipment terminals. When installed using correctly matched Cembre crimping tools and dies, they provide excellent electrical performance, high pull-out strength and long service life in demanding industrial environments.
Cembre compression connectors are widely specified throughout industrial automation, switchgear manufacture, renewable energy installations, substations and utility infrastructure where dependable electrical connections are essential for safe and efficient operation.
Typical Applications
- Industrial switchgear.
- Electrical substations.
- Power distribution equipment.
- Transformer connections.
- Renewable energy systems.
- Heavy industrial installations.
- Utility infrastructure projects.
Technical Specifications
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| Material | Copper | |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable Conductor Material | Copper | |
| Device Type | Copper Tube Lug | |
| Product type | Heavy-duty copper compression cable lug | |
| Material | Annealed electrolytic copper | |
| Surface finish | Electrolytically tin plated | |
| Conductor compatibility | Copper conductors | |
| Installation method | Compression crimping | |
| Application | Industrial electrical power distribution | |
| Operating temperature | Up to 150 °C (when correctly installed) | |
| Suitable environments | Indoor and outdoor installations | |
| HS Code | 85369010 | |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom (includes NI) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cembre 8008431 used for?
It is used to create secure compression terminations between copper conductors and electrical equipment in industrial and power distribution applications.
What material is the cable lug manufactured from?
The terminal is manufactured from high-purity annealed electrolytic copper with an electrolytically tin-plated finish.
Why is the lug tin plated?
The tin-plated finish improves corrosion resistance while maintaining excellent electrical conductivity throughout the service life of the connection.
How should the terminal be installed?
It should be installed using the appropriate Cembre crimping tool and matching dies to achieve the specified electrical and mechanical performance.
Where is this cable lug typically installed?
It is commonly installed in switchgear, substations, transformers, industrial power distribution equipment and renewable energy systems.
Trusted by Electrical Professionals Worldwide
Cembre heavy-duty compression cable lugs are trusted by electrical contractors, utilities, OEM manufacturers and panel builders for delivering reliable, long-lasting cable terminations across demanding industrial and power distribution installations.
