Panduit EDV18-187MB-Q StrongHold Vinyl Male Disconnect Terminal
Overview
The Panduit EDV18-187MB-Q is a vinyl-insulated, loose-piece male disconnect terminal from Panduit's StrongHold™ line, engineered for 22–16 AWG wire ranges with a 0.187 × 0.032 inch tab size. Designed for applications where a reliable, insulated crimp connection is required on control panels, security enclosures, and wire harness assemblies, this terminal ships in packs of 25 — suitable for small-batch panel work or supplementing existing inventory without committing to full carton quantities (carton qty: 20,000). The EDV18-187MB-Q (often searched as EDV18 187MB Q) meets cULus listing E78522, which matters when wiring installations require documented compliance for inspection.
Key Features
- 22–16 AWG Wire Range: Covers the most common control-wiring gauges in one SKU — signal runs, sensor leads, and relay coil wiring all fall in this range. No need to stock multiple part numbers for a mixed-gauge panel build.
- 0.187 × 0.032 Inch Tab: The standard 0.187-inch (4.76mm) quick-disconnect tab mates directly with .187 flag receptacles, panel-mount spade connectors, and most relay blade terminals you'll encounter in access control and alarm panel wiring. Mechanical fit is deterministic — no guesswork on mating dimensions.
- Tin-Plated (Étamé) Finish: Tin plating resists oxidation at the contact interface, maintaining low-resistance connections over time in environments where bare copper would corrode. Critical in enclosures with humidity cycling.
- Vinyl Insulation Barrel: The vinyl sleeve insulates the crimp barrel post-termination without requiring a separate heat-shrink step. Speeds up harness assembly on repetitive wiring tasks and provides visual color-coding capability for wire identification.
- Overall Length 0.75 In / Width 0.19 In (4.8 mm): Compact geometry fits tight terminal blocks and congested DIN-rail enclosures where connector stack height matters. At 4.8mm width, these clear most adjacent terminal pitch spacings without shorting risk.
- StrongHold™ Sub-Brand: Panduit's StrongHold designation signals the terminal is built to consistent mechanical pull-out and crimp-force standards — relevant when terminations will see vibration (HVAC controllers, generator panels) or repeated disconnect/reconnect cycles.
- cULus Listed (E78522): UL and CSA listing under file E78522 means the terminal has been independently tested to UL 486A-486B standards. This supports NEC and CEC compliance documentation for panels requiring listed components — a practical requirement on commercial and industrial jobs.
- Pack of 25, Carton of 20,000: The 25-piece pack is the right procurement unit for service calls, panel repairs, or small custom builds. Carton pricing is available for production-volume wiring shops running high repeating quantities.
Integration & Compatibility
The EDV18-187MB-Q is compatible with Panduit's KST2000C crimping tool (sold separately, not included). The 0.187-inch tab is the dominant quick-disconnect standard in North American panel wiring, making these terminals broadly interchangeable with mating receptacles from most panel hardware suppliers. Panduit lists the Molex/Thomas & Betts MTV18-187Q as a direct competitor cross-reference for this part, confirming form-factor and electrical equivalence for integrators standardized on other vendor catalogs who are evaluating a switch to Panduit StrongHold stock.
What's in the Box
- 25x Panduit EDV18-187MB-Q vinyl-insulated male disconnect terminals (loose piece)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What wire gauge range does the EDV18-187MB-Q accept?
A: The EDV18-187MB-Q is rated for 22–16 AWG wire, covering the most common control and signal wiring gauges used in security panels, access control enclosures, and industrial control cabinets.
Q: What crimping tool is required for the EDV18-187MB-Q?
A: Panduit specifies the KST2000C crimping tool for this terminal. The KST2000C is sold separately and is not included with the EDV18-187MB-Q package.
Q: Is the EDV18-187MB-Q UL listed?
A: Yes. The EDV18-187MB-Q meets cULus standards under UL file E78522, supporting NEC and CEC compliance documentation for listed-component requirements on commercial and industrial panel installations.
Q: What is the tab size on the EDV18-187MB-Q?
A: The tab measures 0.187 × 0.032 inches — the standard North American quick-disconnect tab size that mates with .187 flag receptacles and panel spade connectors across most relay and terminal block hardware.
Q: How many terminals come in a package?
A: The EDV18-187MB-Q ships in packs of 25 loose-piece terminals. Full carton quantity is 20,000 pieces for production-volume procurement.
Q: What is the finish on the EDV18-187MB-Q contact?
A: The terminal features a tin (étamé) plated finish, which resists oxidation at the contact interface and helps maintain low-resistance connections in environments subject to humidity cycling.
When you're wiring access control panels, relay boards, or alarm enclosures and need a terminal that won't introduce variability into the connection, the EDV18-187MB-Q is the part to reach for. The 22–16 AWG range covers virtually every control conductor you'll pull to a sub-panel, and the tin-plated contact keeps resistance predictable over the service life of the installation — not just on day one.
Technical Highlights:
- cULus E78522 Listing: Listed under UL file E78522 to UL 486A-486B standards — the paperwork check passes on commercial jobs without chasing supplemental documentation.
- 0.187 × 0.032 In Tab Geometry: Hits the North American standard tab size exactly, so mating receptacles from any major panel hardware supplier engage without fitment issues or over-stress on the blade.
- Vinyl Insulation Barrel: Eliminates the heat-shrink step on individual terminations — meaningful when you're crimping several dozen connections in a single panel build.
Deployment Considerations:
- The specified crimping tool is the Panduit KST2000C — order it alongside the terminals if it's not already on the truck. An under-crimped barrel on a 16 AWG conductor under vibration will work loose.
- Pack of 25 is sized for service and repair work; if you're running a production wiring bench, price the 20,000-piece carton — the per-unit cost difference is significant at volume.
The EDV18-187MB-Q is the right specification for access control panel technicians wiring door controller relay outputs and power supply terminals where cULus listed components are a job-spec requirement and the 0.187-inch quick-disconnect interface is already established in the enclosure design.
