Pre-insulated ferrule
The PKE1018 is a pre-insulated ferrule from the Cembre PK-series designed for flexible copper conductors. The product consists of an electrolytic copper tube (>99.9% purity) with tin plating and an insulating sleeve made of polyamide (PA6). The sleeve is colored brown on this variant and is halogen-free; the sleeve primarily serves for identification and should not be considered electrical insulation.Function and application
The PKE1018 is used to terminate stripped ends of multi-stranded (class 5) copper conductors, so that the ends of the wire are gathered and form a dimensionally stable termination for crimping in terminals or splice connectors. The metallic part ensures good contact, while the insulating sleeve provides mechanical support and size identification.
Installation
- Select PKE1018 for 10 mm² copper conductor as indicated in the manufacturer's table.
- Strip the conductor insulation to the recommended length L: 12 mm. Avoid damaging the conductor strands and ensure a clean cut surface.
- Insert the conductor fully into the metal tube, so that the conductor does not protrude from the end of the ferrule.
- Use the specified crimping tool and correct positioning; for 10 mm², HNKE16 or ZKE610N/ZKE616N are indicated, as well as B500/B500ND/HT51/RH50 with suitable dies (see manufacturer's table for complete tool instructions). Depending on the ferrule design, two overlapping crimps may be necessary.
Documentation
View datasheet from manufacturer
Specifications
- Product: PKE1018
- Manufacturer: Cembre
- Conductor size: 10 mm²
- Length (metal tube): 18 mm
- Insulating sleeve: Polyamide 6 (PA6), brown, halogen-free
- Metal: Electrolytic copper (>99.9% purity), tin-plated
- Suitable for: Class 5 flexible copper conductors
- Product family: PK (PKE) — UL listed: UL486F and CSA C22.2 (file no. E481745) (applies to PKC/PKD/PKE/PKT series)
- Note: The plastic sleeve is used for identification and not as electrical insulation
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