Ferrule crimps

Is the use of ferrule crimps compulsory? Someone told me today that it has been a recent update in the regulations. I find this hard to believe. Thanks in advance!

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  • Exactly as JP says.

    Just as with all connecting products, just make sure the ferrules used are to an appropriate standard, such as the German standards DIN 4662-1 or DIN 4662-4, French standard NF C 63-023, or UL standard UL486-F, and are the right cross-sectional area or configuration for the conductors being terminated. There are some available out there (eg from some on-line marketplaces) that don't appear to have a declaration to any particular standard.

    Ferrules are generally unsuitable for Class I (single solid) conductors. They can generally be used for Class 2, Class 5 and Class 6 conductors in screw and cage type terminals unless stated otherwise by the terminal manufacturer. Some screwless terminals might also permit ferrules for Class 5 and Class 6 conductors under conditions stated by the terminal manufacturer.


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  • Exactly as JP says.

    Just as with all connecting products, just make sure the ferrules used are to an appropriate standard, such as the German standards DIN 4662-1 or DIN 4662-4, French standard NF C 63-023, or UL standard UL486-F, and are the right cross-sectional area or configuration for the conductors being terminated. There are some available out there (eg from some on-line marketplaces) that don't appear to have a declaration to any particular standard.

    Ferrules are generally unsuitable for Class I (single solid) conductors. They can generally be used for Class 2, Class 5 and Class 6 conductors in screw and cage type terminals unless stated otherwise by the terminal manufacturer. Some screwless terminals might also permit ferrules for Class 5 and Class 6 conductors under conditions stated by the terminal manufacturer.


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