{"product_id":"short-barrel-two-hole-compression-lug-8-awg-1-4-in-stud","title":"Short Barrel Two Hole Compression Lug 8 AWG 1\/4\" Stud | 90°C, 50A","description":"\u003cp\u003eShort barrel two-hole compression lug for 8 AWG copper conductors. Tin-plated copper construction with dual 1\/4-inch stud mounting holes for redundant mechanical fastening in industrial, commercial, and residential electrical systems. Standard barrel profile includes sight window for visual verification of conductor insertion depth during crimping. Red color code per industry standard for 8 AWG identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor Size: 8 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStud Size: 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Mounting Holes: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminal Material: Tin-Plated Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length (L): 50.1mm (1.97\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel Length (L1): 34.3mm (1.35\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel Length (L2): 15.8mm (0.625\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter (D): 11.2mm (0.44\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter (D1): 7.1mm (0.28\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter (D2): 4.8mm (0.19\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension B: 12.7mm (0.50\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension E: 7.1mm (0.28\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension F: 1.9mm (0.075\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Code: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Rating: 90°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage Rating: 35kV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Amp Rating: 50A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL Recognized: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE Certified: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoHS Compliant: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel Features: Sight window for conductor visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquivalent to standard short-barrel two-hole compression lug configurations from major manufacturers. Dual-hole mounting pattern provides mechanical redundancy for critical connections in vibration-prone environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat crimping tool and die are required for 8 AWG compression lugs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a UL-listed compression tool with dies specified for 8 AWG copper terminals. The short barrel design requires proper die selection to achieve the manufacturer-recommended crimp profile. Verify tool compatibility with tin-plated copper terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the 90°C rating apply to all installation conditions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 90°C temperature rating is the maximum continuous operating temperature for the lug itself. Actual system ampacity must be calculated per NEC Article 310 based on ambient temperature, number of conductors, and insulation rating of the connected wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy use a two-hole lug instead of a single-hole terminal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual mounting holes provide redundant mechanical fastening and resist loosening under vibration or thermal cycling. Required in some specifications for critical power distribution, transformer terminations, and equipment grounding connections where single-point failure cannot be tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Conversions Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44590773633076,"sku":"210-09908","price":0.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/8445\/8804\/files\/copper-short-barrel-two-hole-compression-lugs-8-awg-10-bolt-size-1157098583.jpg?v=1745410693","url":"https:\/\/conversionstech.com\/products\/short-barrel-two-hole-compression-lug-8-awg-1-4-in-stud","provider":"Conversions Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}