Thomas Betts 54872BE Rectangle Ring Terminal 1/2 Inch Stud

Product Description

The THOMAS BETTS 54872BE is a non-insulated rectangle ring terminal designed for compression connections in high-current electrical termination applications. Built with a copper contact body and a titanium nitride (TiN) contact plating, it delivers reliable conductivity and corrosion resistance at the termination point. The terminal measures 5.4 inches in overall length and 1.36 inches in ring width, with a barrel thickness of 0.18 inches. It is sized for a 1/2-inch stud and is color-coded red. Electricians and electrical maintenance professionals use this terminal in panel work, bus bar connections, and heavy-duty wire termination tasks where a bare, crimped ring terminal is specified.

This terminal is suited for commercial and industrial electrical installations where non-insulated, large-gauge compression ring terminals are required. Typical applications include switchgear assembly, motor control centers, and power distribution panels. The compression connection style requires a proper crimping tool sized for the terminal to ensure a gas-tight, low-resistance joint. The 1/2-inch stud size makes it compatible with standard bus bar and lug hardware found in industrial and commercial panel assemblies. It is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for projects with environmental material restrictions.

Key Features

• Non-insulated rectangle ring design for high-current termination applications
• Copper contact material with TiN plating for conductivity and corrosion resistance
• Compression connection style requires proper crimping tooling for a secure, gas-tight joint
• 1/2-inch stud size fits standard bus bar and panel lug hardware
• Overall length of 5.4 inches with a ring width of 1.36 inches
• RoHS compliant for use on environmentally restricted projects

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression ring terminal for use with 1/2-inch stud electrical termination hardware in commercial and industrial power distribution applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements. De-energize and lock out the circuit before installing or inspecting any ring terminal connection. Use a calibrated compression crimping tool rated for the terminal size to achieve a proper gas-tight crimp. Do not attempt to solder a compression-style terminal as a substitute for proper crimping.