What do I call this wire-to-board connector?
I'm repairing a toaster oven and have encountered this connector. What should I call it when I search? This is a power connector.
It says "R8 JD" on the base of the male part. It is 3/16" wide.
Below is the female part. It says "8 STS".
Here they are before I disassembled it.
connector identification
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
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I'm repairing a toaster oven and have encountered this connector. What should I call it when I search? This is a power connector.
It says "R8 JD" on the base of the male part. It is 3/16" wide.
Below is the female part. It says "8 STS".
Here they are before I disassembled it.
connector identification
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
1364
2
I've seen these called "blade connectors", though that's a broader term. They're a pretty generic type of connector. Also "wire disconnects", usually specifically in the context of wire-to-wire connectors.
– Hearth
Nov 10 at 0:06
related: electronics.stackexchange.com/a/200216/7036
– Nick Alexeev♦
Nov 10 at 7:17
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I'm repairing a toaster oven and have encountered this connector. What should I call it when I search? This is a power connector.
It says "R8 JD" on the base of the male part. It is 3/16" wide.
Below is the female part. It says "8 STS".
Here they are before I disassembled it.
connector identification
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
1364
I'm repairing a toaster oven and have encountered this connector. What should I call it when I search? This is a power connector.
It says "R8 JD" on the base of the male part. It is 3/16" wide.
Below is the female part. It says "8 STS".
Here they are before I disassembled it.
connector identification
connector identification
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
1364
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
1364
edited Nov 9 at 23:24
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
1364
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
1364
asked Nov 9 at 23:10
Jack Steam
1364
1364
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I've seen these called "blade connectors", though that's a broader term. They're a pretty generic type of connector. Also "wire disconnects", usually specifically in the context of wire-to-wire connectors.
– Hearth
Nov 10 at 0:06
related: electronics.stackexchange.com/a/200216/7036
– Nick Alexeev♦
Nov 10 at 7:17
add a comment |
2
I've seen these called "blade connectors", though that's a broader term. They're a pretty generic type of connector. Also "wire disconnects", usually specifically in the context of wire-to-wire connectors.
– Hearth
Nov 10 at 0:06
related: electronics.stackexchange.com/a/200216/7036
– Nick Alexeev♦
Nov 10 at 7:17
2
2
I've seen these called "blade connectors", though that's a broader term. They're a pretty generic type of connector. Also "wire disconnects", usually specifically in the context of wire-to-wire connectors.
– Hearth
Nov 10 at 0:06
I've seen these called "blade connectors", though that's a broader term. They're a pretty generic type of connector. Also "wire disconnects", usually specifically in the context of wire-to-wire connectors.
– Hearth
Nov 10 at 0:06
related: electronics.stackexchange.com/a/200216/7036
– Nick Alexeev♦
Nov 10 at 7:17
related: electronics.stackexchange.com/a/200216/7036
– Nick Alexeev♦
Nov 10 at 7:17
add a comment |
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Spade connector/crimp/lug
Probably because they look vaguely like a gardening tool for digging holes in dirt.
They are similar to
- Fork connector, which look like garden forks:
- Ring connector, which are rings (an item that can be lost in the garden)
The end on the wire is a crimp because of how its fastened to the bare wire, and the end on the board is a through solder-mount lug because its through the board and held on with solder not crimping.
Do note that the wire in your photo appears to be rated for high-temperature because its in a hot environment. Please make sure your repair keeps or improves on the standards already set.
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
16412
1
Have to do plus 1, as the point about temperature is very good advice.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 6:46
1
Hi[gh] Temp[erature] PC[B] [mount] spade [lug] [terminal]
– amI
Nov 10 at 19:02
add a comment |
I've known them as "quick connects". AMP/Tyco calls them Fastons.
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
1
Keystone calls them Quick-Fits.
– The Photon
Nov 10 at 2:00
add a comment |
I know them as “Lucar” or spade connectors, may well have other names though...
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
1
"Faston" is another trade name - they come in 3(?) widths, 1/8", 3/16", and (most common) 1/4".
– Peter Bennett
Nov 10 at 0:03
Have seen larger, 5/16 and 7/16, may be larger - seen on diesel engine heater plugs (not the slim pencil ones but the fatter ones - with big fat yellow crimp connectors.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 5:37
I remember them as SPADE connectors from middle school radio & electronics class, way back in 1953. Consistent with garden implements.
– richard1941
Nov 17 at 17:19
add a comment |
Spade connector. I'm in the UK, there may be regional differences in the most widely used name. I think Lucar was a brand name, from their use in automotive products by the British firm Lucas. Faston seems common in the US.
In addition to Criggie's note about cable temperature, be aware that the colour of the plastic cover on the crimp section is significant; it indicates the range of wire size that can be crimped into it, so it is loosely linked to the current rating. Check the datasheets for your chosen manufacturer, or copy the existing rating. They are likely to be roughly standardized between manufacturers, but I wouldn't guarantee it.
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
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These are known under many names, some of which refer to multiple types.
As seen above, these are known the female connectors are Push On, while the male is a Tab connector. Also known as Blade connectors, sometimes known as Spade connectors (But spade connectors are really Fork connectors). Tongue connectors is not uncommon. Quick Disconnects is a common term as well.
Male Fork and Blade connectors can fit in female blade connectors. Both ring and fork connectors can be used with screws.
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
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Spade connector/crimp/lug
Probably because they look vaguely like a gardening tool for digging holes in dirt.
They are similar to
- Fork connector, which look like garden forks:
- Ring connector, which are rings (an item that can be lost in the garden)
The end on the wire is a crimp because of how its fastened to the bare wire, and the end on the board is a through solder-mount lug because its through the board and held on with solder not crimping.
Do note that the wire in your photo appears to be rated for high-temperature because its in a hot environment. Please make sure your repair keeps or improves on the standards already set.
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
16412
1
Have to do plus 1, as the point about temperature is very good advice.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 6:46
1
Hi[gh] Temp[erature] PC[B] [mount] spade [lug] [terminal]
– amI
Nov 10 at 19:02
add a comment |
Spade connector/crimp/lug
Probably because they look vaguely like a gardening tool for digging holes in dirt.
They are similar to
- Fork connector, which look like garden forks:
- Ring connector, which are rings (an item that can be lost in the garden)
The end on the wire is a crimp because of how its fastened to the bare wire, and the end on the board is a through solder-mount lug because its through the board and held on with solder not crimping.
Do note that the wire in your photo appears to be rated for high-temperature because its in a hot environment. Please make sure your repair keeps or improves on the standards already set.
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
16412
1
Have to do plus 1, as the point about temperature is very good advice.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 6:46
1
Hi[gh] Temp[erature] PC[B] [mount] spade [lug] [terminal]
– amI
Nov 10 at 19:02
add a comment |
Spade connector/crimp/lug
Probably because they look vaguely like a gardening tool for digging holes in dirt.
They are similar to
- Fork connector, which look like garden forks:
- Ring connector, which are rings (an item that can be lost in the garden)
The end on the wire is a crimp because of how its fastened to the bare wire, and the end on the board is a through solder-mount lug because its through the board and held on with solder not crimping.
Do note that the wire in your photo appears to be rated for high-temperature because its in a hot environment. Please make sure your repair keeps or improves on the standards already set.
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
16412
Spade connector/crimp/lug
Probably because they look vaguely like a gardening tool for digging holes in dirt.
They are similar to
- Fork connector, which look like garden forks:
- Ring connector, which are rings (an item that can be lost in the garden)
The end on the wire is a crimp because of how its fastened to the bare wire, and the end on the board is a through solder-mount lug because its through the board and held on with solder not crimping.
Do note that the wire in your photo appears to be rated for high-temperature because its in a hot environment. Please make sure your repair keeps or improves on the standards already set.
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
16412
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
16412
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
16412
answered Nov 10 at 4:08
Criggie
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Have to do plus 1, as the point about temperature is very good advice.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 6:46
1
Hi[gh] Temp[erature] PC[B] [mount] spade [lug] [terminal]
– amI
Nov 10 at 19:02
add a comment |
1
Have to do plus 1, as the point about temperature is very good advice.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 6:46
1
Hi[gh] Temp[erature] PC[B] [mount] spade [lug] [terminal]
– amI
Nov 10 at 19:02
1
1
Have to do plus 1, as the point about temperature is very good advice.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 6:46
Have to do plus 1, as the point about temperature is very good advice.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 6:46
1
1
Hi[gh] Temp[erature] PC[B] [mount] spade [lug] [terminal]
– amI
Nov 10 at 19:02
Hi[gh] Temp[erature] PC[B] [mount] spade [lug] [terminal]
– amI
Nov 10 at 19:02
add a comment |
I've known them as "quick connects". AMP/Tyco calls them Fastons.
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
1
Keystone calls them Quick-Fits.
– The Photon
Nov 10 at 2:00
add a comment |
I've known them as "quick connects". AMP/Tyco calls them Fastons.
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
1
Keystone calls them Quick-Fits.
– The Photon
Nov 10 at 2:00
add a comment |
I've known them as "quick connects". AMP/Tyco calls them Fastons.
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
I've known them as "quick connects". AMP/Tyco calls them Fastons.
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
answered Nov 10 at 0:08
Robert Endl
1,598411
1,598411
1
Keystone calls them Quick-Fits.
– The Photon
Nov 10 at 2:00
add a comment |
1
Keystone calls them Quick-Fits.
– The Photon
Nov 10 at 2:00
1
1
Keystone calls them Quick-Fits.
– The Photon
Nov 10 at 2:00
Keystone calls them Quick-Fits.
– The Photon
Nov 10 at 2:00
add a comment |
I know them as “Lucar” or spade connectors, may well have other names though...
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
1
"Faston" is another trade name - they come in 3(?) widths, 1/8", 3/16", and (most common) 1/4".
– Peter Bennett
Nov 10 at 0:03
Have seen larger, 5/16 and 7/16, may be larger - seen on diesel engine heater plugs (not the slim pencil ones but the fatter ones - with big fat yellow crimp connectors.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 5:37
I remember them as SPADE connectors from middle school radio & electronics class, way back in 1953. Consistent with garden implements.
– richard1941
Nov 17 at 17:19
add a comment |
I know them as “Lucar” or spade connectors, may well have other names though...
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
1
"Faston" is another trade name - they come in 3(?) widths, 1/8", 3/16", and (most common) 1/4".
– Peter Bennett
Nov 10 at 0:03
Have seen larger, 5/16 and 7/16, may be larger - seen on diesel engine heater plugs (not the slim pencil ones but the fatter ones - with big fat yellow crimp connectors.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 5:37
I remember them as SPADE connectors from middle school radio & electronics class, way back in 1953. Consistent with garden implements.
– richard1941
Nov 17 at 17:19
add a comment |
I know them as “Lucar” or spade connectors, may well have other names though...
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
I know them as “Lucar” or spade connectors, may well have other names though...
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
answered Nov 9 at 23:53
Solar Mike
2,0481316
2,0481316
1
"Faston" is another trade name - they come in 3(?) widths, 1/8", 3/16", and (most common) 1/4".
– Peter Bennett
Nov 10 at 0:03
Have seen larger, 5/16 and 7/16, may be larger - seen on diesel engine heater plugs (not the slim pencil ones but the fatter ones - with big fat yellow crimp connectors.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 5:37
I remember them as SPADE connectors from middle school radio & electronics class, way back in 1953. Consistent with garden implements.
– richard1941
Nov 17 at 17:19
add a comment |
1
"Faston" is another trade name - they come in 3(?) widths, 1/8", 3/16", and (most common) 1/4".
– Peter Bennett
Nov 10 at 0:03
Have seen larger, 5/16 and 7/16, may be larger - seen on diesel engine heater plugs (not the slim pencil ones but the fatter ones - with big fat yellow crimp connectors.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 5:37
I remember them as SPADE connectors from middle school radio & electronics class, way back in 1953. Consistent with garden implements.
– richard1941
Nov 17 at 17:19
1
1
"Faston" is another trade name - they come in 3(?) widths, 1/8", 3/16", and (most common) 1/4".
– Peter Bennett
Nov 10 at 0:03
"Faston" is another trade name - they come in 3(?) widths, 1/8", 3/16", and (most common) 1/4".
– Peter Bennett
Nov 10 at 0:03
Have seen larger, 5/16 and 7/16, may be larger - seen on diesel engine heater plugs (not the slim pencil ones but the fatter ones - with big fat yellow crimp connectors.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 5:37
Have seen larger, 5/16 and 7/16, may be larger - seen on diesel engine heater plugs (not the slim pencil ones but the fatter ones - with big fat yellow crimp connectors.
– Solar Mike
Nov 10 at 5:37
I remember them as SPADE connectors from middle school radio & electronics class, way back in 1953. Consistent with garden implements.
– richard1941
Nov 17 at 17:19
I remember them as SPADE connectors from middle school radio & electronics class, way back in 1953. Consistent with garden implements.
– richard1941
Nov 17 at 17:19
add a comment |
Spade connector. I'm in the UK, there may be regional differences in the most widely used name. I think Lucar was a brand name, from their use in automotive products by the British firm Lucas. Faston seems common in the US.
In addition to Criggie's note about cable temperature, be aware that the colour of the plastic cover on the crimp section is significant; it indicates the range of wire size that can be crimped into it, so it is loosely linked to the current rating. Check the datasheets for your chosen manufacturer, or copy the existing rating. They are likely to be roughly standardized between manufacturers, but I wouldn't guarantee it.
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
add a comment |
Spade connector. I'm in the UK, there may be regional differences in the most widely used name. I think Lucar was a brand name, from their use in automotive products by the British firm Lucas. Faston seems common in the US.
In addition to Criggie's note about cable temperature, be aware that the colour of the plastic cover on the crimp section is significant; it indicates the range of wire size that can be crimped into it, so it is loosely linked to the current rating. Check the datasheets for your chosen manufacturer, or copy the existing rating. They are likely to be roughly standardized between manufacturers, but I wouldn't guarantee it.
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
add a comment |
Spade connector. I'm in the UK, there may be regional differences in the most widely used name. I think Lucar was a brand name, from their use in automotive products by the British firm Lucas. Faston seems common in the US.
In addition to Criggie's note about cable temperature, be aware that the colour of the plastic cover on the crimp section is significant; it indicates the range of wire size that can be crimped into it, so it is loosely linked to the current rating. Check the datasheets for your chosen manufacturer, or copy the existing rating. They are likely to be roughly standardized between manufacturers, but I wouldn't guarantee it.
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
Spade connector. I'm in the UK, there may be regional differences in the most widely used name. I think Lucar was a brand name, from their use in automotive products by the British firm Lucas. Faston seems common in the US.
In addition to Criggie's note about cable temperature, be aware that the colour of the plastic cover on the crimp section is significant; it indicates the range of wire size that can be crimped into it, so it is loosely linked to the current rating. Check the datasheets for your chosen manufacturer, or copy the existing rating. They are likely to be roughly standardized between manufacturers, but I wouldn't guarantee it.
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
answered Nov 10 at 13:15
Brian Drummond
47.2k137104
47.2k137104
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These are known under many names, some of which refer to multiple types.
As seen above, these are known the female connectors are Push On, while the male is a Tab connector. Also known as Blade connectors, sometimes known as Spade connectors (But spade connectors are really Fork connectors). Tongue connectors is not uncommon. Quick Disconnects is a common term as well.
Male Fork and Blade connectors can fit in female blade connectors. Both ring and fork connectors can be used with screws.
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
56.8k453148
add a comment |
These are known under many names, some of which refer to multiple types.
As seen above, these are known the female connectors are Push On, while the male is a Tab connector. Also known as Blade connectors, sometimes known as Spade connectors (But spade connectors are really Fork connectors). Tongue connectors is not uncommon. Quick Disconnects is a common term as well.
Male Fork and Blade connectors can fit in female blade connectors. Both ring and fork connectors can be used with screws.
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
56.8k453148
add a comment |
These are known under many names, some of which refer to multiple types.
As seen above, these are known the female connectors are Push On, while the male is a Tab connector. Also known as Blade connectors, sometimes known as Spade connectors (But spade connectors are really Fork connectors). Tongue connectors is not uncommon. Quick Disconnects is a common term as well.
Male Fork and Blade connectors can fit in female blade connectors. Both ring and fork connectors can be used with screws.
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
56.8k453148
These are known under many names, some of which refer to multiple types.
As seen above, these are known the female connectors are Push On, while the male is a Tab connector. Also known as Blade connectors, sometimes known as Spade connectors (But spade connectors are really Fork connectors). Tongue connectors is not uncommon. Quick Disconnects is a common term as well.
Male Fork and Blade connectors can fit in female blade connectors. Both ring and fork connectors can be used with screws.
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
56.8k453148
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
56.8k453148
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
56.8k453148
answered Nov 10 at 13:51
Passerby
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I've seen these called "blade connectors", though that's a broader term. They're a pretty generic type of connector. Also "wire disconnects", usually specifically in the context of wire-to-wire connectors.
– Hearth
Nov 10 at 0:06
related: electronics.stackexchange.com/a/200216/7036
– Nick Alexeev♦
Nov 10 at 7:17