Panduit EV10-8FB-Q StrongHold™ Fork Terminal
The Panduit EV10-8FB-Q delivers reliable wire termination for power distribution, control panels, and grounding applications where #8 screw studs are standard. Part of the StrongHold™ line, this vinyl-insulated fork terminal handles 12–10 AWG copper conductors with a tin-plated barrel that resists corrosion in equipment rooms, enclosures, and outdoor-rated cabinets. The open-fork design allows installation and removal without disconnecting the screw completely—critical for retrofit work, troubleshooting, or adding circuits to energized panels under lockout-tagout procedures. Ships in 25-piece contractor packs; carton quantity 250 for volume installations.
Key Features
- 12–10 AWG wire range for common branch-circuit and control wiring
- #8 screw stud compatibility for terminal blocks, contactors, and bus bars
- Tin-plated copper barrel resists oxidation in high-humidity or coastal environments
- Yellow vinyl insulation rated UL 587-H for 600V applications
- Fork design permits installation without full screw removal
- UL Listed 587H (E52164) and CSA Certified (LR31222)
- Compatible with Panduit CT-series hand and hydraulic crimpers
Construction & Material Performance
The EV10-8FB-Q uses electrolytic copper with tin plating over the crimp barrel and contact fork. Tin plating provides a gas-tight connection that won't corrode when mated to brass, copper, or plated-steel terminal hardware—important for long-term reliability in fire-alarm panels, HVAC controls, and battery backup circuits. The vinyl insulation is color-coded yellow per ANSI/NECA standards for 12–10 AWG, rated for 105°C in dry locations and 600V maximum. The insulation support barrel extends 0.37" (9.4 mm) to prevent conductor pullout under vibration or thermal cycling. Overall length is 1.04", keeping terminations compact in crowded terminal strips and junction boxes.
Installation & Tooling
Crimp the EV10-8FB-Q with any Panduit CT-series tool listed in the compatibility chart: CT-100A, CT-600-A, CT-1550, CT-1551, CT-2500, CT-160, CT-260, CT-400, or CT-460. Ratcheting hand tools produce consistent crimp force (meeting UL 486A-486B pull-out requirements) without over-compression that fractures stranded conductors. For high-volume runs, the CT-2500 hydraulic crimper cycles faster and reduces installer fatigue on 200+ termination jobs. Strip wire to the barrel depth indicator (approximately 0.3"), insert until insulation contacts the support barrel, crimp in the color-coded die nest (yellow), then fork over the #8 stud and tighten to manufacturer torque spec—typically 20–25 in-lbs for #8 screws in terminal blocks.
Application Fit
Fork terminals are the standard choice when terminal blocks, contactors, or bus bars require periodic inspection or circuit additions. Unlike ring terminals, you can loosen the screw partway, slide the fork on or off, and retighten—no need to disconnect downstream wiring or pull the entire conductor. This makes the EV10-8FB-Q ideal for fire-alarm notification circuits, access-control power supplies, and UPS distribution blocks where NEC or local AHJ requires quarterly torque checks. The 25-pack supports typical single-panel jobs; order carton quantity (250 pieces) for campus rollouts, retrofit projects, or stocking integrator service vans. UL 587H and CSA LR31222 listings meet NEC Article 110.3(B) and Canadian Electrical Code Part I requirements for labeled components in commercial and industrial installations.
