Panduit EDV14-87MB-Q Vinyl-Insulated Blade Disconnect Terminal
Overview
The Panduit EDV14-87MB-Q is a StrongHold™ vinyl-insulated blade (disconnect) terminal designed for 16 to 14 AWG wire ranges — the kind of termination workhorse that shows up in control panels, access control head-end cabinets, and low-voltage wiring assemblies where a reliable, code-listed crimp matters more than the headline. At 1.1 inches overall length and 0.29 inches (7.4 mm) wide, it's sized for standard blade-style receptacles and fits the cable density typical of security system enclosures. Sold in packs of 25, the EDV14-87MB-Q (often searched as EDV14 87MB Q) keeps your bench stocked without committing to the 20,000-piece carton quantity.
Key Features
- 16–14 AWG Wire Range: Covers the two most common low-voltage wire gauges in commercial security and access control wiring. A single part number handles both, reducing SKU sprawl in your parts inventory for mixed-gauge panels.
- Vinyl Insulation: The insulated barrel provides a visual polarity/circuit color cue after crimping and adds a layer of protection against incidental contact in dense terminal blocks — practical in any populated enclosure where accidental short-circuit risk needs to be minimized.
- Zinc-Plated (Verzinkt) Finish: Zinc plating resists oxidation at the contact interface, maintaining low-resistance connections over time in environments with humidity variation — standard in mechanical rooms, IDF closets, and outdoor-rated enclosures.
- cULus Listed (E78522): Carries both US and Canadian UL listing under file E78522, so it satisfies AHJ requirements for listed wiring devices on permitted installations without any extra paperwork chase.
- Compact 1.1 × 0.29 in. Profile: At 7.4 mm blade width, these terminals fit standard female blade receptacles without requiring an oversized lug footprint — keeps wiring neat in shallow-depth enclosures where every millimeter counts.
- StrongHold™ Sub-Brand: Panduit's StrongHold line is their value-tier crimping terminal series, sharing the same dimensional tolerances and cULus compliance as the broader Panduit terminal catalog. Interchangeable with competitor parts TV14-10-BL-XV and TV14-10BL-XV for sourcing flexibility.
- 25-Pack Packaging: The 25-piece package quantity is practical for project-scale work — enough to terminate a full access control door controller's field wiring in one pull, without the waste of over-ordering for a single-site job.
Integration & Compatibility
The EDV14-87MB-Q is designed for use with the KST2000A crimping tool (not sold by Panduit directly — source separately). The blade-tab form factor mates with standard female quick-disconnect receptacles used throughout security panel wiring, including power distribution blocks, relay boards, and field device terminations on access control and intrusion detection equipment. The 16–14 AWG range aligns with typical 14 AWG primary power runs and 16 AWG branch circuits in low-voltage installations.
For integrators building out wire termination kits or stocking a van for service calls, these pair naturally with the broader Panduit wiring and connectivity catalog. If your project uses 18–22 AWG control wire instead of 16–14 AWG, step down to a smaller AWG-rated terminal in the same StrongHold series. For larger conductor terminations above 14 AWG, move up the Panduit disconnect terminal family accordingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What wire gauge range does the EDV14-87MB-Q accept?
A: The EDV14-87MB-Q is rated for 16 to 14 AWG wire — covering the two most common gauges in commercial low-voltage panel wiring.
Q: Is the EDV14-87MB-Q cULus listed?
A: Yes. It meets cULus standards under file E78522, covering both US and Canadian UL requirements for listed wiring terminations.
Q: What crimping tool is required for the EDV14-87MB-Q?
A: Panduit specifies the KST2000A crimping tool for use with this terminal. Note that the KST2000A is not sold by Panduit directly and must be sourced separately.
Q: How many terminals are in a package?
A: Each package contains 25 terminals. The full carton quantity is 20,000 pieces for high-volume procurement.
Q: What are the cross-reference competitor part numbers for the EDV14-87MB-Q?
A: The EDV14-87MB-Q crosses to TV14-10-BL-XV and TV14-10BL-XV for sourcing flexibility.
Q: What are the overall dimensions of the EDV14-87MB-Q terminal?
A: The terminal measures 1.1 inches in overall length and 0.29 inches (7.4 mm) in overall width.
The EDV14-87MB-Q is the kind of part that doesn't get glamorous product reviews but absolutely determines whether a panel wiring job passes inspection or gets flagged. The cULus E78522 listing is the spec that matters most here — for any permitted commercial installation, an unlisted terminal at a low-voltage termination point is an AHJ conversation you don't want to have. At 0.29 inches (7.4 mm) blade width and 1.1 inches overall length, these sit cleanly in the same footprint as the TV14-10-BL-XV they cross to, so you're not re-engineering anything if you switch supply sources.
Technical Highlights:
- Zinc-Plated Contact Surface: Zinc plating on the barrel and blade maintains low contact resistance over time — relevant in any enclosure that sees seasonal humidity cycling, which describes nearly every mechanical room or exterior-adjacent IDF closet.
- 16–14 AWG Dual-Gauge Fit: Covering both gauges in a single SKU means you're not carrying two terminal part numbers for a job that mixes 14 AWG primary runs with 16 AWG branch circuits — a common pattern in multi-door access control head-end panels.
- 25-Pack Quantity: Sized for a single-door or two-door termination job without leftover waste. The 20,000-piece carton exists for volume integrators, but the 25-pack is the right buy for project-scale or service stock.
Deployment Considerations:
- The KST2000A crimp tool is specifically called out for this terminal series — using a generic ratchet crimper risks inconsistent barrel compression on the 14 AWG end of the range, which is exactly where a loose crimp causes intermittent faults in door-strike power circuits.
- The vinyl insulation does NOT provide environmental sealing — these are not rated for direct outdoor or high-moisture exposure without an appropriate enclosure. Route wiring accordingly in any outdoor-rated panel installation.
For access control panel build-outs where you're terminating mixed 16/14 AWG field wiring and need a cULus-listed blade terminal that satisfies both the inspector and the wiring density of a typical eight-door Lenel or CCURE head-end cabinet, the EDV14-87MB-Q is the straightforward, compliant choice.
