3M 7000132148 Ring Tongue Terminal 6 Awg 5/16 Inch Stud

Product Description

The 3M 7000132148 is a nylon-insulated ring tongue terminal designed for secure, permanent electrical connections in trade and industrial wiring applications. Built with a brazed seam construction, this terminal accepts 6 AWG wire and fits a 5/16 inch stud. The ring tongue style is the most mechanically secure terminal configuration available — it cannot be disconnected unless the mounting screw or bolt is fully removed. Nylon insulation provides resistance to abrasion and environmental exposure, making it well suited for control panels, motor connections, and equipment wiring where reliability under vibration or movement is required.

This terminal is used in residential and commercial electrical installations wherever a permanent, locked-down ring connection is needed. Typical applications include control panel wiring, motor lead terminations, ground connections, and equipment bonding. The 6 AWG wire range makes it appropriate for branch circuits and equipment feeds where a mid-gauge, high-current conductor is terminated to a threaded stud or bolt. Electricians and industrial maintenance technicians are the primary installers of this type of terminal in both new construction and service work.

Key Features

• Ring tongue style — connection is locked until mounting hardware is removed
• Brazed seam barrel construction for a secure crimp and reliable conductor retention
• Nylon insulation for abrasion resistance and electrical protection
• Accepts 6 AWG wire
• Fits 5/16 inch stud size
• Sold in minimum quantities of 200 per case

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style ring tongue terminal for use with 6 AWG conductors terminated to 5/16 inch threaded studs in standard electrical and control wiring applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC requirements. De-energize and lock out the circuit before terminating any conductor. Use an appropriate ratchet-style crimping tool sized for 6 AWG terminals to ensure a full, consistent crimp — an incomplete crimp can cause resistance buildup and connection failure. Do not solder over the crimp unless the terminal and application are specifically rated for solder use.