Panduit EV10-10FB-Q Fork Terminal 12-10AWG Yellow 25pk

Panduit EV10-10FB-Q StrongHold™ Vinyl-Insulated Fork Terminal

Panduit EV10-10FB-Q is a UL 587-H listed fork terminal for 12–10 AWG conductors, designed for #10 screw termination points in access control panels, battery strings, UPS tie-ins, and low-voltage power distribution. The yellow vinyl insulation color-codes for 12 AWG circuit identification per NEC Article 310, while the tin-plated copper barrel ensures long-term conductivity in corrosive environments. Sold in 25-piece installer packs with carton quantities of 250, the EV10-10FB-Q fits Panduit's CT-series mechanical and hydraulic crimp tools, making it a field-proven choice for security integrators running door strikes, mag locks, and backup power loops where code-compliant terminations aren't optional.

Key Features

• UL 587-H listed and CSA LR31213 certified for wire connector code compliance
• 12–10 AWG conductor range with yellow vinyl insulation for NEC color-coding
• #10 screw stud compatibility (0.37" fork width, 1.04" overall length)
• Tin-plated copper barrel resists oxidation in battery rooms and outdoor enclosures
• 25-piece installer packs, 250-piece carton quantities for volume jobs
• Compatible with Panduit CT-100A, CT-600-A, CT-1550, CT-2500 crimp tools

The EV10-10FB-Q uses a tin-plated electrolytic copper barrel with a seamless vinyl insulation sleeve rated to UL 587-H flammability standards. The 12–10 AWG crimp range covers the majority of access control and alarm wire (18/2, 22/4 runs step up to 12 AWG for long pull voltage-drop compensation), while the yellow insulation provides instant visual identification during troubleshooting and inspection. The fork tongue geometry—9.4mm width, 26.4mm overall length—clears #10-32 terminal screws with enough rotational tolerance for panel-mount terminal blocks in crowded enclosures. The tin plating prevents galvanic corrosion when paired with brass or steel hardware, a critical detail for battery backup systems where a single high-resistance joint can drop a string offline during AC fail. Panduit specs the barrel crimp zone for their CT-series tools (hexagonal dies, controlled ratchet release), which produce gas-tight compression joints that meet torque-wrench verification requirements in UL 2572 control panel listings.

Deploy the EV10-10FB-Q anywhere code compliance intersects with field termination speed: door controller AC transformer secondaries, power-limited fire alarm notification circuits, UPS distribution blocks, and IP camera PoE injector DC inputs. The UL 587-H listing satisfies the "listed wire connector" requirement in NEC 110.14(B) and UL 294 access control system standards, while the CSA certification covers Canadian installations under CEC Rule 12-3034. The 25-piece pack size matches typical mid-sized job wire termination counts (8-door access controller = ~40 field terminations if you count both barrel crimps and screw landings), and the 250-piece cartons let integrators stock yellow, red, and blue insulation colors for multi-voltage systems without dead inventory. The fork form factor—versus ring terminals—allows disconnect without complete hardware removal, a labor saver during panel commissioning when you're chasing voltage drops or swapping transformers.

The EV10-10FB-Q's compatibility with Panduit's CT-600-A and CT-2500 hydraulic tools gives you a single crimp die set for everything from 22 AWG alarm wire to 10 AWG battery cables, eliminating the multi-tool carry and crimp quality variation that comes from mixing terminal and tool brands. The tin-plated finish—versus bare copper or pre-insulated adhesive-lined terminals—offers the right cost-performance balance for indoor commercial environments where you need corrosion resistance but not the expense of heat-shrink or dual-wall construction. For security integrators running access control, intrusion detection, and backup power infrastructure under the same UL 2572 panel listing, the EV10-10FB-Q delivers the field-termination reliability and code traceability that keeps inspectors moving and callbacks off your schedule.