Thomas Betts 54860BE Ring Terminal 1/0 Awg Compression

Product Description

The THOMAS BETTS 54860BE is a non-insulated rectangle ring terminal designed for high-current electrical connections using compression tooling. Built with a copper contact body and a titanium nitride (TiN) plating, it provides reliable conductivity and corrosion resistance at the connection point. Rated for 1/0 AWG wire, this terminal is sized at 2.97 inches long and 0.75 inches wide with a 5/16-inch stud hole. It is installed by electricians and electrical contractors where bare, crimped ring lug connections are required in panel boards, switchgear, bus bar assemblies, and large conductor terminations.

This terminal is suited for commercial and industrial electrical applications where 1/0 AWG conductors terminate to bus bars, studs, or bolted connection points. The compression connection method requires a compatible crimp tool to achieve a proper cold-weld crimp. The non-insulated design is typical for applications where a separate heat-shrink or tape insulation sleeve will be applied after termination, or where the connection point is housed inside an enclosure. The pink color coding follows standard industry practice for visual wire gauge identification during installation and inspection.

Key Features

• Non-insulated rectangle ring terminal for 1/0 AWG conductors
• Compression (crimp) connection requires compatible compression tooling
• Copper contact material with TiN (titanium nitride) plating for conductivity and corrosion resistance
• 5/16-inch stud hole fits standard bus bar and panel board stud hardware
• 2.97 inches overall length and 0.75 inches ring width
• RoHS compliant construction

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression ring terminal for 1/0 AWG wire gauge applications requiring a 5/16-inch stud size in non-insulated configurations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician following applicable NEC requirements for conductor termination. De-energize and lockout the circuit before crimping or torquing any terminal connection. Use only a compression crimp tool rated and sized for 1/0 AWG to achieve a proper mechanical and electrical connection. Do not hammer, solder, or otherwise deform the terminal barrel as a substitute for proper compression tooling.