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2145782 Cembre RKY-P8 PIN TERMINAL
Cembre 2145782 RKY-U8 reinforced pre-insulated fork terminal for 0.25–1.5 mm² conductors with 8.4 mm fork opening and anti-vibration construction.
£0.1508
Why Choose the Cembre 2145782 RKY-U8 Fork Terminal?
The Cembre 2145782 (RKY-U8) is a premium-quality pre-insulated anti-vibration fork terminal designed to provide secure, reliable electrical terminations for flexible copper conductors. Manufactured by Cembre, it is engineered for industrial control panels, machinery, automation systems and OEM electrical equipment where dependable electrical performance and rapid installation are essential.
Manufactured from 99.95% pure electrolytic copper with a durable minimum 3 μm tin-plated finish, the RKY-U8 features Cembre's reinforced copper sleeve positioned between the conductor barrel and insulated collar. During crimping, this sleeve grips the cable insulation to improve mechanical retention while maintaining outstanding conductivity and long-term vibration resistance. The halogen-free PA6.6 polyamide insulation incorporates a funnel-shaped entry for rapid conductor insertion and professional-quality cable termination.
Designed for 0.25–1.5 mm² flexible copper conductors with an 8.4 mm (M8) fork opening, the Cembre 2145782 is ideal for maintenance engineers, panel builders and OEM manufacturers requiring dependable electrical terminations that can be removed quickly without fully removing the fixing screw.
Key Advantages
- Professional pre-insulated anti-vibration fork terminal.
- Suitable for 0.25–1.5 mm² flexible conductors.
- 8.4 mm (M8) fork opening for rapid installation.
- Reinforced copper sleeve improves vibration resistance.
- 99.95% electrolytic tin-plated copper for excellent conductivity.
- Halogen-free PA6.6 insulation.
- Fork design allows quick servicing without fully removing the fixing screw.
Key Features
- Cembre RKY series.
- Manufacturer part number: 2145782.
- Model: RKY-U8.
- Pre-insulated reinforced fork terminal.
- Suitable for 0.25–1.5 mm² copper conductors.
- Fork opening: 8.4 mm.
- Electrolytic tin-plated copper conductor body.
- Polyamide PA6.6 insulated sleeve.
Reliable Electrical Connections for Industrial Equipment
Fork terminals provide secure electrical connections while allowing faster maintenance than ring terminals because they can be removed without completely removing the fixing screw. The reinforced copper sleeve used in the Cembre RKY series improves cable retention and provides excellent resistance to vibration in demanding industrial environments.
Cembre reinforced fork terminals are widely used by industrial electricians, machine builders and panel manufacturers where reliable electrical connections and efficient servicing are required.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- Machine building.
- Automation systems.
- Electrical switchgear.
- Maintenance and service work.
- General industrial wiring.
Technical Specifications
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| Conductor Size | 0.5–1.5 mm² | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Orientation | Straight | |
| Material | Nylon (PA 6.6) | |
| Device Type | Pin Terminal | |
| Colour | Red | |
| Insulation Type | Nylon (PA) insulated | |
| Stud Size | M8 | |
| Series | RKY Reinforced Fork Terminals | |
| Part number | 2145782 | |
| Product type | Pre-insulated anti-vibration fork terminal | |
| Cable size | 0.25–1.5 mm² | |
| Stud size | M8 | |
| Fork opening | 8.4 mm | |
| Conductor material | 99.95% electrolytic tin-plated copper | |
| Insulation material | Halogen-free Polyamide PA6.6 | |
| Maximum voltage | 600 V | |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +105°C (110°C short-term) | |
| Flammability | UL94 V2 | |
| Installation | Crimp termination | |
| HS Code | 85369010 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Taiwan |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cembre 2145782 used for?
It provides secure crimped fork terminations for flexible copper conductors connected to M8 screw terminals.
What cable size does it support?
The RKY-U8 is designed for flexible copper conductors from 0.25 mm² to 1.5 mm².
Why choose a fork terminal instead of a ring terminal?
Fork terminals allow quicker maintenance because the conductor can be removed without completely removing the fixing screw.
What material is the terminal manufactured from?
It is manufactured from electrolytic tin-plated copper with durable halogen-free PA6.6 insulation.
How is the terminal installed?
The terminal is crimped onto the conductor using an appropriate crimping tool before being secured beneath an M8 screw terminal.
Trusted by Electrical Professionals Worldwide
Cembre electrical connection products are trusted by panel builders, OEM manufacturers and industrial electricians for delivering safe, reliable and professional electrical terminations across demanding industrial environments.
