ABB - Installation Products RB873M - Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal, Length .89 Inches, Width .31 Inches, Maximum Insulation .162, Bolt Hole #10, Wire Range #18-#14 AWG, Color Blue, Copper, Tin Plated, On Mylar Tape, 1,000 Pack
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RB873M

UPC: 786210862453


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Overview

The ABB RB873M is a blue nylon-insulated ring terminal designed for secure electrical connections in industrial and commercial wiring systems. Manufactured by ABB - Installation Products (SKU: RB873M), this terminal features a tin-plated copper body for superior conductivity and corrosion resistance. It measures 0.89 inches in length and 0.31 inches in width, with a maximum insulation diameter of 0.162 inches. The #10 bolt hole ensures compatibility with standard mounting hardware. This terminal accommodates wire sizes from 18 to 14 AWG, making it ideal for medium-duty applications. Supplied on Mylar tape in a 1,000-piece pack, the RB873M streamlines bulk installations with easy-to-handle packaging. Its blue color coding simplifies identification in complex wiring systems. Suitable for use in control panels, machinery, and electrical enclosures where reliable wire termination is critical.
  • Blue nylon insulation for easy identification
  • Tin-plated copper for corrosion resistance and conductivity
  • Accommodates 18-14 AWG wire sizes
  • #10 bolt hole for secure mounting
  • Supplied on Mylar tape in 1,000-piece pack
  • Supplied on Mylar tape in a 1,000-piece pack for efficient bulk use

Specifications

Application
Wiring terminations or connections for applications such as wiring harness, panelboard, telecommunications, and automotive
Color
Blue
Connection Type
Ring Terminal
Material
Copper
Material
Tin-Plated Copper
Material
Copper, Tin Plated, Nylon
Material
Copper, Tin Plated
Mounting Type
Bolt Hole #10
Size
Length 0.89 in, Width 0.31 in, Max Insulation 0.162 in
Size
Length 0.89 Inches, Width 0.31 Inches, Maximum Insulation 0.162 Inches
Size
Length 0.89 Inches, Width 0.31 Inches
Special Features
Self-insulated with high dieletric-strength nylon sleeves. An inner bronze insulation grip sleeve lengthens the flexing radius of the conductor and eliminates conductor creep
Standard
UL E9809 / UL E9809
Standard
UL E9809
Type
Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal
Voltage Rating
600 V
Wire Size
18-14 AWG
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
15.2 IN x 15.2 IN x 2.5 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.608 cm x 38.608 cm x 6.35 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
0.001 L
Package Weight (Metric)
0.001 kg
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