316 stainless steel tubular cable lugs – These 316 stainless steel tubular cable lugs use a cylindrical barrel and flattened palm with a round bolt hole. The pictured M10, M12 and M16 interface sizes provide three OEM connection formats for corrosive or outdoor environments where the complete electrical and mechanical design has been validated by the buyer.
Product Specifications and Custom Options
| Product type | Tubular cable lug with flat palm |
|---|---|
| Material | 316 stainless steel or customer-specified conductive and corrosion-resistant alloy |
| Manufacturing | Tube forming, palm flattening, punching, deburring and optional passivation |
| Finish | Natural stainless, passivated or project-specific |
| Applications | Bolted cable, grounding and equipment connection assemblies subject to approval |
| Customization | Dimensions, interfaces, finish and inspection based on drawing or approved sample |
Product and Interface Review
Cable or conductor size, barrel inside diameter, palm thickness, bolt-hole diameter and crimping method must be specified together. Stainless steel conductivity differs from copper and aluminum, so electrical rating cannot be inferred from appearance or nominal bolt size. The customer is responsible for validating current capacity, crimp tooling and connection temperature.
Key Manufacturing Features
- Tubular barrel for custom conductor fit
- Flattened palm with bolt-hole connection
- M10, M12 and M16 interface options
- Custom barrel, palm and hole dimensions
Materials, Manufacturing and Surface Finish
Production may start from stainless tube or a formed blank depending on dimensions and volume. The palm is flattened and punched, the barrel and transition are controlled, and edges are deburred. Passivation and marking can be added when required by the approved specification.
The proposed route for this tubular cable lug with flat palm is Tube forming, palm flattening, punching, deburring and optional passivation. Final material, tolerances, finish and testing remain subject to the approved drawing and purchase specification.
Typical Applications
- Corrosion-resistant equipment connections
- Grounding and bonding assemblies
- Marine and outdoor electrical hardware
- Custom industrial cable terminations
Quality Control and Approval
Inspection covers material identity, barrel dimensions, palm thickness, hole diameter, overall length and edge condition. Pull-out, resistance, thermal-cycle or corrosion testing is included only when the customer supplies the relevant test method and acceptance criteria.
OEM Customization and RFQ Information
AODSON supports drawing-based and sample-based manufacturing for OEM buyers, distributors and engineering teams. For a practical quotation, send:
- 2D drawing and 3D model, or clear sample photographs
- Material grade and operating environment
- Critical dimensions, interfaces and inspection requirements
- Target quantity and expected repeat demand
- Surface finish, packaging and destination country
Request a quotation for this component or review related AODSON capabilities: Metal Stamping, OEM Manufacturing, Quality Control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tubular cable lug with flat palm be customized?
Yes. Geometry, interfaces, material, finish and inspection can be produced from an approved drawing or sample. Feasibility is reviewed before quotation or tooling.
Which material grades are available?
The current range is 316 stainless steel or customer-specified conductive and corrosion-resistant alloy. Final selection should consider corrosion, strength, temperature, wear, conductivity and applicable customer standards.
What is needed for an accurate quotation?
Please provide geometry, material, quantity, critical tolerances, finish and delivery requirements. Describing the application helps engineering identify risks that may not be visible on the drawing alone.
