Panduit FSD76-10-D Vinyl Insulated Fork Terminal

Product Description

The PANDUIT FSD76-10-D is a vinyl insulated fork (spade) terminal sold in bulk quantity. Fork terminals provide a secure, removable electrical connection to screw or stud terminations without requiring full stud removal. The vinyl insulation sleeve protects the conductor barrel and reduces the risk of accidental contact with adjacent conductors or metallic surfaces. This type of terminal is installed by electricians and panel wiring technicians working on control panels, switchgear, motor connections, and general wiring harness assemblies. The bulk pack format suits production environments and service shops that consume terminals at high volume.

Fork terminals in this style are used across residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical work wherever a reliable, serviceable screw-lug connection is needed. Typical applications include terminal block wiring, grounding connections, and equipment control wiring. The fork jaw design allows the terminal to remain on the stud if the fastener is loosened, which is useful in tight panel spaces during maintenance. Installation does not require the wire to be fully disconnected from the stud during service adjustments.

Key Features

• Vinyl insulation sleeve for conductor protection and basic contact isolation
• Fork (spade) jaw design allows connection and disconnection without full stud removal
• Bulk pack format reduces per-unit cost for high-volume wiring applications
• Suitable for use in control panels, terminal blocks, and equipment grounding circuits

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or stock terminal for use with standard screw and stud terminations compatible with the wire gauge and stud size specified for this series.

Installation Notes

Fork terminals are installed by licensed electricians or qualified wiring technicians. De-energize the circuit and verify zero voltage with a meter before terminating any conductor. Use a ratcheting or calibrated crimp tool rated for insulated vinyl terminals to ensure a gas-tight crimp; an under-crimped terminal can result in a high-resistance joint or pullout failure. Follow applicable NEC requirements for conductor sizing, terminal rating, and panel wiring methods.

Technical Specifications

• Insulation Type: Vinyl
• Terminal Style: Fork (Spade)
• Pack Type: Bulk
• Weight: 0.1 pounds
• UPC: 07498376249

Standard Information

• Brand: PANDUIT
• Manufacturer Part Number: FSD76-10-D