Tube Terminals
We supply tube terminals in several different materials and in a wide range of sizes to suit any budget or environment. Mainly sourced from Klauke, Cembre or Panduit, we offer lugs in tinned copper, aluminium and bi-metallic materials. For cable lugs in stainless steel and nickel please go to our high performance cable lug section.
1. Materials & Finishes
Tube terminals (lugs) are available in a variety of materials to meet different electrical, mechanical, and environmental demands:
- Tinned copper – good electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance
- Aluminium – lighter weight, cost-efficient for certain applications
- Bi-metallic – combines advantages of copper and aluminium
- Stainless steel and nickel plated – for high performance (see high performance cable lug section)
2. Size & Gauge Options
Our tube terminals come in a broad range of sizes so you can match the terminal to your cable size and application needs:
- Small gauges — for lighter wiring and low current circuits
- Mid-range gauges — commonly used sizes for instrumentation, control wiring etc.
- Large size terminals — for heavy current or industrial power applications
- Special sizes for aluminium or bi-metallic lugs where cross-section / thickness differs
3. Application Considerations
Choosing the correct tube terminal involves more than just size — consider the environment and how the terminal will perform over time:
- Electrical current and voltage requirements — ensure the lug can handle the load
- Corrosion risk — using appropriate finish/material in humid, marine, or corrosive settings
- Temperature range — tin-plated copper vs aluminium, etc.
- Mechanical stress or vibration — ensure secure crimp and correct crimp tool
- Compatibility with cable material (copper or aluminium strands) to avoid galvanic issues
4. Browse by Category
- Copper Tube Terminals
- Aluminium Tube Terminals
- Bi-Metallic Connectors
- Pre-Insulated Crimp Terminals
- Un-Insulated Crimp Terminals
- F-Type Crimp Terminals
- Wire End Ferrules
- Stainless Steel Terminals
- Nickel Terminals
5. Why Choose Our Tube Terminals
- Strong relationships with top brands like Klauke, Cembre, Panduit
- Large material variety to suit environments and performance needs
- Comprehensive size range — small to large current capacity
- Good stock availability for faster delivery
- Support for technical selection and crimping best practices
