PXL6-8 Partex PXL copper tube ring terminal, 6mm², M8 stud, pack 100

Why Choose the Partex PXL6-8 Copper Tube Ring Terminal?

The Partex PXL6-8 is a reliable copper tube ring terminal designed for secure electrical cable termination in industrial control panels, electrical distribution equipment and power installations. As part of the Partex PXL copper tube terminal range, it provides a practical crimp connection solution for electrical installers, panel builders and maintenance engineers requiring dependable conductor connections.

Designed for use with 6 mm² copper conductors, the PXL6-8 features a tubular crimp barrel and a ring-shaped connection palm with an M8 stud fixing. The tubular barrel is designed to accommodate the prepared conductor, while the ring terminal provides a mechanically secure connection when installed onto a compatible stud or bolted electrical terminal.

Supplied in a convenient pack of 100 terminals, the Partex PXL6-8 is suitable for repetitive cable termination work in electrical assembly, maintenance and installation projects. Its copper construction provides good electrical conductivity, while the crimp termination design enables consistent connections when installed using a suitable crimping tool and correctly matched die.

Key Advantages

• High-quality copper tube ring terminal for dependable electrical cable termination.
• Designed for 6 mm² copper conductors.
• M8 stud connection for compatible bolted electrical terminals.
• Conductive copper construction supports efficient electrical connections.
• Tubular crimp barrel provides secure conductor retention when correctly crimped.
• Ring-shaped connection palm helps maintain a secure connection under the fixing hardware.
• Suitable for electrical control panels, switchgear and industrial equipment.
• Designed for use with appropriate copper conductor crimping tools.
• Supports professional electrical installation and maintenance practices.
• Supplied in a practical pack of 100 for workshop and installation use.

Key Features

• Partex PXL copper tube terminal series.
• PXL6-8 manufacturer part number.
• 6 mm² nominal conductor cross-section.
• M8 stud hole size.
• Copper tube construction for electrical conductivity.
• Ring terminal configuration for bolted electrical connections.
• Tubular barrel designed for crimp termination.
• Suitable for compatible stranded copper conductors.
• Designed for permanent crimped conductor connections.
• Suitable for use in industrial electrical assemblies and control equipment.
• Requires an appropriate crimping tool and die for the conductor and terminal combination.
• 100 terminals per pack.

Reliable Crimp Connections for Electrical Installations

Copper tube ring terminals provide a practical method of connecting electrical conductors to stud-mounted terminals and bolted connection points. The Partex PXL6-8 is designed to accommodate a 6 mm² copper conductor, with its tubular barrel forming a secure mechanical and electrical connection when correctly crimped.

During installation, the conductor insulation is stripped to the appropriate length before the exposed copper strands are inserted into the terminal barrel. A correctly selected crimping tool and die are then used to compress the barrel around the conductor. This process creates a mechanically retained connection and establishes electrical contact between the copper conductor and terminal body.

The M8 ring connection enables the terminated cable to be fitted to compatible studs, busbar connection points and equipment terminals. The ring-shaped palm helps retain the connection beneath the fixing hardware, making this terminal suitable for electrical assemblies where secure bolted connections are required. Correct tightening torque, conductor preparation and crimping procedures are essential for reliable operation.

Typical Applications

• Industrial electrical control panels and automation cabinets.
• Electrical distribution boards and switchgear assemblies.
• Power supply and electrical equipment connections.
• Motor control centres and industrial machinery.
• Electrical busbar and stud-mounted terminal connections.
• Industrial equipment maintenance and repair.
• Commercial building electrical installations.
• Electrical panel manufacturing and assembly.
• Protective bonding connections where the terminal is suitable for the application.
• OEM electrical equipment and machine-building projects.