Thomas Betts 54850BE Ring Terminal 8 Awg 1/4 Inch Stud

Product Description

The THOMAS BETTS 54850BE is a non-insulated rectangle ring terminal designed for compression-style wire termination in electrical wiring applications. It accommodates 8 AWG conductors and features a copper contact with a titanium nitride (TiN) plating for reliable conductivity and corrosion resistance. The terminal measures 2.19 inches in overall length and 0.42 inches in ring width, with a stud hole sized for 1/4-inch fasteners. At 0.0700 inches thick, this terminal delivers a compact, low-profile connection suited for panel wiring, control boards, and equipment grounding points. It is RoHS compliant and sold individually.

This ring terminal is used in residential and commercial electrical installations where a secure, bare compression connection is required. Typical applications include control panel wiring, motor terminations, grounding connections, and equipment leads where 8 AWG wire must be landed on a 1/4-inch stud. The non-insulated design is appropriate where heat shrink or separate insulation is applied after crimping, or where exposed terminations are acceptable by code in an enclosed enclosure.

Key Features

• Non-insulated rectangle ring terminal accepts 8 AWG conductors
• Compression connection type for a secure, gas-tight crimp
• Copper contact with TiN plating for conductivity and corrosion resistance
• 1/4-inch stud size fits standard panel and equipment hardware
• Compact profile at 2.19 inches long and 0.42 inches wide
• RoHS compliant construction

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression ring terminal for 8 AWG wire applications requiring a 1/4-inch stud mount in electrical panels, control enclosures, and equipment termination points.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed electrician or qualified technician. De-energize the circuit and verify zero voltage before terminating. Use a calibrated ratcheting compression crimp tool rated for the terminal and wire gauge to achieve a proper crimp — never solder a compression-style terminal in place of crimping. Confirm stud torque per the equipment manufacturer's specification and applicable NEC requirements after landing the terminal.