Panduit EV14-6FNB-Q StrongHold™ Fork Terminal
The Panduit EV14-6FNB-Q is a narrow-barrel fork terminal from the StrongHold™ line, engineered for secure wire termination in power distribution, access control, and low-voltage security installations. Sized for 16–14 AWG stranded copper wire and #6 screw studs, this vinyl-insulated terminal provides a field-proven crimp connection that meets UL 486A-486B standards for electrical connectors. The funnel-entry barrel accepts wire without pre-stripping hassles, while the tin-plated copper tongue resists oxidation in telecom closets, equipment racks, and outdoor enclosures. Ships in 25-piece contractor packs—enough for a typical access control panel retrofit or mid-size CCTV power-distribution board without over-ordering bulk cartons.
Key Features
- 16–14 AWG wire range—matches typical DC power drops for IP cameras, card readers, and electric strikes
- #6 screw stud compatibility—direct fit for most terminal blocks, power supplies, and grounding bars
- Tin-plated copper construction—prevents galvanic corrosion in mixed-metal environments
- Vinyl insulation barrel—color-coded blue, rated for 600 V, provides finger-safe working clearance
- UL Listed (File E52164, Category 20U0)—satisfies NEC Article 110.3(B) for listed components in commercial installations
- Narrow 0.22" width—fits tight terminal spacing on compact DIN-rail power supplies and surge protectors
- StrongHold™ crimp zone—serrated barrel ensures gas-tight contact under vibration and thermal cycling
Fork terminals remain the go-to choice for security integrators who need serviceable connections—unlike ring terminals, the open-fork design allows you to disconnect the wire without fully removing the screw, critical when troubleshooting shared neutral buses or swapping failed power supplies in energized panels. The EV14-6FNB-Q's 0.83" overall length keeps the insulation sleeve close to the crimp point, preventing accidental shorts in dense wiring troughs. The tin-plated finish matters in coastal or industrial sites where copper oxidation can add measurable resistance over multi-year deployments; we've seen un-plated terminals develop green patina that triggered low-voltage drop alarms on 12 VDC camera runs exceeding 150 feet.
Crimp this terminal with any ratcheting tool accepting Panduit 16–14 AWG dies (the CT-920 or CT-1550 are common field choices). The funnel entry guides stranded wire into the barrel even when you're working one-handed inside a cramped NEMA enclosure. After crimping, the serrated inner surface cold-welds to the copper strands, creating a joint that often tests lower resistance than the wire itself. For access control panels where every millivolt counts—magnetic locks, electric strikes, electromagnetic holders—this termination quality prevents nuisance "insufficient power" faults that waste truck rolls. The blue vinyl insulation is heat-stabilized to resist brittleness under the 105°C temperatures common inside power-supply chassis and outdoor NEMA 4X boxes mounted in direct sun.
The 25-piece pack matches typical project quantities—a four-door access control retrofit averaging six terminations per door (lock, REX, door contact, sometimes aux power) consumes 24 terminals, leaving one spare. For larger deployments, the bulk carton option (20,000 pieces) supports high-volume integrators standardizing on Panduit connectivity across multiple job sites. Competitor cross-reference: this terminal directly replaces the FV14-6Q used in legacy installations, maintaining backward compatibility when extending older systems. UL recognition under File E52164 ensures the component satisfies inspector requirements for listed devices in Article 725 Class 2 circuits and Article 760 fire-alarm power-limited circuits—critical for final inspections in municipal and healthcare projects operating under strict AHJ oversight.
