34318-1

Terminals - Wire Splice Connectors

The 34318-1 application field and working principle refers to the 18 AWG splice crimp terminal enable two wires of the same gauge to be joined or spliced together without additional tools or wire nuts. These terminals are widely used in automotive wiring, home audio wiring, motors and household switches. Crimp terminals can also be found on a variety of other electrical circuit wiring such as audio/visual equipment.

Terminal Design and Construction

Crimp terminals are designed with a variety of features. They are typically made from metal such as zinc, copper or aluminum, and pressed into a shape for easy insertion of the wire. A crimp sleeve holds the wire in place and prevents it from slipping or pulling out. The terminal design also includes a flared end that allows for a tight fit, ensuring a secure connection. The 34318-1 terminals feature a ‘bell’ style design with a pre-formed termination area for a crimp. This enables a more reliable connection as the wire is evenly distributed on the terminal. The wire is fed into the terminal and then crimped with a plier in order to insure a secure fit.

Working Principle

The 34318-1 terminals feature a ‘bell’ style design with a pre-formed termination area for a crimp which makes it easy to join two wires together securely without additional tools or wire nuts. The working principle involves positioning the wire into the terminal and crimping the terminal with a plier. This causes the metal on the crimp sleeve to deform and slightly spread out, trapping the wire between the crimp sleeve and the terminal. This creates a reliable and secure connection as the wire is evenly distributed on the terminal.

Advantages

The 34318-1 terminals offer several advantages over traditional wire-splicing methods. These terminals are easier to work with as they require no additional tools or wire nuts and they are less prone to errors due to their pre-formed termination area. The terminals are also more reliable as the metal on the crimp sleeve deforms and slightly spreads out, trapping the wire between the terminal and the crimp sleeve and creating a secure and reliable connection. Overall, these terminals are a fast and efficient way to splice two wires together without the need for additional tools or wire nuts.

Conclusion

The 34318-1 power terminals are an effective and reliable way to splicing two wires together. Their bell-style design and pre-formed termination area make them easy to use and require no additional tools or wire nuts. The metal on the crimp sleeve deforms and spreads out when crimped which helps create a secure and reliable connection. Overall, they are a fast and reliable way to join two wires together.