Panduit EV18-14FB-Q Insulated Vinyl Fork Terminal, 22–16 AWG, 25-Pack

The Panduit EV18-14FB-Q is a StrongHold™ series vinyl-insulated fork (spade) terminal engineered for reliable, economical wire termination across a wide range of general electrical and low-voltage installation applications. Rated for 22–16 AWG conductors and sized for 1/4" (M6) screws, the EV18-14FB-Q ships in a 25-piece pack — a practical quantity for panel wiring, field repairs, or supplementing a larger termination job without committing to a full carton of 10,000. If you search for this part as EV18 14FB Q, that is the same SKU.

Key Features

• Open fork (spade) entry: The forked tongue slides under a screw head without fully removing the fastener, cutting installation time on terminal strips and ground lugs where you are working with multiple conductors at the same point.
• 22–16 AWG conductor range: Covers the wire gauges most common in control panels, security system wiring, and low-voltage power runs — one part number handles the spread without a separate SKU for each gauge.
• 1/4" (M6) screw compatibility: Matches the stud size standard on the majority of DIN-rail terminal blocks, equipment chassis lugs, and grounding bars found in commercial electrical enclosures.
• Tin (verzinkt) plating on the barrel: The tinned contact surface resists oxidation at the crimp joint, maintaining low-resistance continuity over time — relevant anywhere the connection may be subject to humidity or temperature cycling.
• Vinyl insulation, red color: The red color-code corresponds to the 22–16 AWG range under common terminal color conventions, so technicians can visually confirm correct gauge matching at a glance during inspection or troubleshooting.
• UL-listed to UL587-H (UL 20U0, E52164): Meets the insulated terminal standard required for listed electrical assemblies and panels — use these where the inspector expects listed termination hardware.
• Compact overall dimensions (0.83" L × 0.37" W / 9.4 mm wide): The narrow profile fits into tight terminal strip rows without crowding adjacent conductors, an important factor in densely wired enclosures.
• 25-piece pack, 10,000-piece carton availability: The 25-pack (MOQ 10) covers small jobs and service bags; volume buyers can source carton quantities for high-throughput termination work.

Integration and Compatibility

The EV18-14FB-Q is designed for use with the Panduit KST2000A crimping tool (note: not sold by Panduit directly — source separately). The fork tongue mates with 1/4" (M6) stud hardware. These terminals suit control panel builds, security and access control field wiring, structured cabling termination points, and general low-voltage electrical assemblies where a listed, insulated fork terminal is specified. Browse the full Panduit wire management and termination line for complementary ferrules, butt connectors, and cable ties, or explore the broader wire termination category for alternative terminal styles. For panel-build planning, the power distribution accessories section covers related hardware including terminal blocks and ground lugs that accept M6 stud terminations.

What's in the Box

• 25× Panduit EV18-14FB-Q StrongHold™ vinyl-insulated fork terminals (red, 22–16 AWG, 1/4" screw)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What wire gauge range does the EV18-14FB-Q accept?

A: The EV18-14FB-Q is rated for 22–16 AWG conductors. Do not use it with heavier or lighter gauges — the crimp barrel is sized for that range specifically.

Q: What screw size does this fork terminal fit?

A: The tongue is sized for a 1/4" (M6) screw or stud — the standard found on most DIN-rail terminal blocks and equipment ground lugs in commercial enclosures.

Q: Is the EV18-14FB-Q UL listed?

A: Yes. It is UL-listed under file E52164, UL category 20U0, and meets UL587-H flammability requirements — suitable for use in UL-listed panel assemblies.

Q: What crimping tool is required?

A: Panduit specifies the KST2000A crimping tool for this terminal. Note that the KST2000A is not sold directly by Panduit and must be sourced separately.

Q: How many terminals come in a package?

A: Each package contains 25 terminals. The minimum order quantity is 10 packages (250 terminals). Carton quantity is 10,000 pieces for high-volume procurement.

Q: What does the red color coding indicate?

A: Red identifies the 22–16 AWG wire gauge range under standard terminal color conventions, allowing technicians to confirm correct gauge matching visually without reading part numbers on every terminal.

Jerry Tildsen

The EV18-14FB-Q sits in a part of the catalog that gets overlooked until a tech is mid-panel and running short on terminations. What makes this specific part worth stocking intentionally is the UL587-H / E52164 listing — when an AHJ or QC inspector walks through a panel build, listed termination hardware is a non-negotiable box to check, and a generic unlisted fork terminal fails that inspection point regardless of how clean the crimp looks.

Technical Highlights:

• 22–16 AWG barrel sizing: Covers the two most common control-wiring gauges in a single SKU, reducing the number of terminal part numbers a tech needs to carry on a service van or stock at a branch location.
• 1/4" (M6) tongue width, 9.4 mm overall: Fits the stud pitch on standard DIN-rail terminal blocks without the tongue overlapping adjacent positions — a real issue in 5 mm pitch strips where oversized hardware creates shorts.
• Tinned barrel finish: Maintains contact integrity at the crimp over thermal cycling; relevant in enclosures exposed to outdoor temperature swings where an un-plated barrel will oxidize and creep upward in resistance.

Deployment Considerations:

• The KST2000A crimping tool is specified for this terminal but is not available through Panduit directly — verify your tool sourcing before committing to a large termination run.
• The 25-pack quantity (MOQ 10) is practical for service work but adds up quickly on a full panel build; if you are terminating more than a few hundred points, price the 10,000-piece carton against the per-piece cost of the 25-pack to avoid paying a significant per-unit premium.

The EV18-14FB-Q is the right call for commercial security panel builds and access control enclosures where UL-listed termination hardware is required by spec — particularly in jurisdictions where the local AHJ actively checks terminal listings on low-voltage panels.