Faston and Connection Terminals

A faston terminal is a detachable, plug-in connection end that is crimped onto a cable end and through which a flat male blade is pushed into a female receptacle. It is used for in-device wiring such as in household appliances, automotive, heater, relay, switch and speaker connections, to make quick, repeatable connections without soldering or screws. In addition to the female terminal, male terminal and grounding terminal subgroups, this category includes reversible terminals that carry a female receptacle and a male blade together in the same body, and terminal insulation sleeves; the products are from Gwest, Konsan, Isıso and Hawcon. Choose the terminal first by the male blade width (for example 2.8 mm, 4.8 mm or 6.3 mm), then by the cable cross-section, the insulated, fully insulated or non-insulated body, and the straight or flag-type output direction. On insulated types, the sleeve color indicates the conductor to be crimped: red is for 0.5-1.5 mm², blue for 1.5-2.5 mm² and yellow for 4-6 mm². The female and male terminals must be of the same width; ends of different widths do not seat on each other or make a loose contact.

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How to choose Faston and Connection Terminals

A faston terminal is a detachable, plug-in connection end that is crimped onto a cable end and through which a flat male blade is pushed into a female receptacle. It is used for in-device wiring such as in household appliances, automotive, heater, relay, switch and speaker connections, to make quick, repeatable connections without soldering or screws.

  • Clarify whether the task is connection, cable routing, enclosure distribution or termination.
  • Match dimensions, thread standard, conductor cross-section and IP rating with the cable and panel.
  • Choose housing material and pack quantity according to the mounting environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Faston and Connection Terminals and where is it used?

A faston terminal is a detachable, plug-in connection end that is crimped onto a cable end and through which a flat male blade is pushed into a female receptacle. It is used for in-device wiring such as in household appliances, automotive, heater, relay, switch and speaker connections, to make quick, repeatable connections without soldering or screws.

What should I compare when choosing Faston and Connection Terminals?

Choose the terminal first by the male blade width (for example 2.8 mm, 4.8 mm or 6.3 mm), then by the cable cross-section, the insulated, fully insulated or non-insulated body, and the straight or flag-type output direction.

Which product groups are available under Faston and Connection Terminals?

The current subcategories include Female Terminals, Grounding Terminals, Male Terminals. Open a subcategory to compare its products and technical details.

Faston and Connection Terminals Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice