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Wire ferrules

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	==Wire ferrules==		==Wire ferrules==

	Wire ferrules are recommended to prevent contact loss due to oxidation ~~and~~ wire deformation and, in the case of stranded wire, to avoid shorts caused by splayed or broken strands.		Wire ferrules are recommended to prevent contact loss due to oxidation or wire deformation and, in the case of stranded wire, to avoid shorts caused by splayed or broken strands.

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2022-03-10T15:08:00Z

Wire ferrules

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	When choosing a ferrule, ensure that ~~its~~:		When choosing a ferrule, ensure that:
	* ~~Inside~~ diameter is large enough to accommodate the wire.		* Ferrule inside diameter is large enough to accommodate the wire.
	* ~~Outside~~ diameter is not too large to fit into the TB.		* Ferrule outside diameter is not too large to fit into the TB.

	A crimping tool is used to secure the wire to the ferrule. Always use the proper tool, which will:		A crimping tool is used to secure the wire to the ferrule. Always use the proper tool, which will:

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	The following recommendations apply to spring and screw cage terminal blocks (TBs).		The following recommendations apply to spring and screw cage terminal blocks (TBs) on Sensoray products.

	==Strain relief==		==Strain relief==

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	The following recommendations apply to spring and screw cage terminal blocks (TBs).		The following recommendations apply to spring and screw cage terminal blocks (TBs).


	==Strain relief==		==Strain relief==

	It is recommended to secure all wires with strain reliefs. This is especially important if the wires will be subjected to vibration or pulling forces.		It is recommended to secure all wires with strain reliefs. This is especially important if the wires will be flexed or subjected to vibration or pulling forces.

	==Wire ferrules==		==Wire ferrules==
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	* The use of a wire ferrule is recommended.		* The use of a wire ferrule is recommended.
	* It ''may'' be acceptable to insert bare wire into the TB. This should be avoided if the wire is subjected to vibration or pulling ~~forces~~, or if ~~the wire~~ would be significantly deformed by the compressive force of the TB jaws.		* It ''may'' be acceptable to insert bare wire into the TB. This should be avoided if the wire is subjected to vibration or pulling force, or if it would be significantly deformed by the compressive force of the TB jaws.
	* Do not ~~flex~~ the wire ~~after installation~~.		* Do not apply solder to the wire.

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Solid wire

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	==Solid wire==		==Solid wire==

	* The use of a wire ferrule is ~~optional~~.		* The use of a wire ferrule is recommended.
	* It ''may'' be acceptable to insert bare wire into the TB. This should be avoided if the wire is subjected to vibration or pulling forces, or if the wire would be significantly deformed by the compressive force of the TB jaws.		* It ''may'' be acceptable to insert bare wire into the TB. This should be avoided if the wire is subjected to vibration or pulling forces, or if the wire would be significantly deformed by the compressive force of the TB jaws.
	* Do not flex the wire after installation.		* Do not flex the wire after installation.

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Stranded wire

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	==Stranded wire==		==Stranded wire==

			* Always use a wire ferrule.
	* Do not insert bare strands directly into the TB.		* Do not insert bare strands directly into the TB.
	* Do not apply solder to the strands.		* Do not apply solder to the strands.
	* Always use a wire ferrule.

	==Solid wire==		==Solid wire==

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Wire ferrules

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	To assemble:		To assemble:
	# Insert the wire (or wires, in the case of twin ferrule) into the ferrule and crimp.		# Insert the wire (or wires, in the case of a twin ferrule) into the ferrule and crimp.
	# Insert the ferrule into the TB and tighten it in place.		# Insert the ferrule into the TB and tighten it in place.

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Wire ferrules

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	A crimping tool is used to secure the wire to the ferrule. ~~Use~~ the proper tool, which will:		When choosing a ferrule, ensure that its:
			* Inside diameter is large enough to accommodate the wire.
			* Outside diameter is not too large to fit into the TB.

			A crimping tool is used to secure the wire to the ferrule. Always use the proper tool, which will:
	* Crimp without damaging the ferrule or wire.		* Crimp without damaging the ferrule or wire.
	* Leave a textured surface that is readily gripped by the terminal.		* Leave a textured surface that is readily gripped by the terminal.

	~~When choosing a ferrule, ensure that:~~
	* Ferrule inside diameter is large enough to accommodate the wire.
	* Ferrule outside diameter is not too large to fit into the TB.

	To assemble:		To assemble:
	* Insert the wire (or wires, in the case of twin ferrule) into the ferrule and crimp.		# Insert the wire (or wires, in the case of twin ferrule) into the ferrule and crimp.
	* Insert the ~~crimped~~ ferrule into the TB and tighten it in place.		# Insert the ferrule into the TB and tighten it in place.

	==Stranded wire==		==Stranded wire==

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Wire ferrules

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	==Wire ferrules==		==Wire ferrules==

	Wire ferrules are recommended to prevent contact loss due to oxidation and wire deformation~~. In~~ the case of stranded wire, ~~ferrules also prevent~~ shorts caused by splayed or broken strands.		Wire ferrules are recommended to prevent contact loss due to oxidation and wire deformation and, in the case of stranded wire, to avoid shorts caused by splayed or broken strands.

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Wire ferrules

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	A crimping tool is used to secure the wire to the ferrule. Use the ~~crimping~~ proper tool, which will:		A crimping tool is used to secure the wire to the ferrule. Use the proper tool, which will:
	* Crimp without damaging the ferrule or wire.		* Crimp without damaging the ferrule or wire.
	* Leave a textured surface that is readily gripped by the terminal.		* Leave a textured surface that is readily gripped by the terminal.

	When choosing a ferrule, ~~make sure~~:		When choosing a ferrule, ensure that:
	* Ferrule inside diameter is large enough to accommodate the wire.		* Ferrule inside diameter is large enough to accommodate the wire.
	* Ferrule outside diameter is not too large to fit into the TB.		* Ferrule outside diameter is not too large to fit into the TB.

	To assemble:		To assemble:
	* Insert the wire (or wires, in the case of a twin ferrule) into the ferrule and crimp.		* Insert the wire (or wires, in the case of twin ferrule) into the ferrule and crimp.
	* Insert the crimped ferrule into the TB and tighten it in place.		* Insert the crimped ferrule into the TB and tighten it in place.