A lug is a very important electrical component that has use in various electrical applications. When there is a particular type of electrical installation in process, cable lugs are very essential. Lugs come as a handy alternate method whenever there is no need for direct fastening options. The different types of lugs include tube lugs, fork lugs, terminal lugs, aluminum tubular lugs and bimetallic lugs.
Copper lugs are used for multiple purposes; mainly they can be used to decrease the size of the cable one wants to use. With the use of lugs, it is very easy to attach connectors with thick cables to ends which are of small diameters.
There are also compression cable lugs and terminal lugs that are made with PVC sleeves for protection and to help avoid short circuits or electrical shocks. Where there could be more vibration, these lugs act as a terminator for the cables. Lugs are available in various specifications and sizes, so when you shop for lugs you will need to know the type and size that you require.
