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  2. Electric wire ferrule - Wikipedia

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    An electric wire ferrule (sometimes electric end terminal) is a metal tube crimped over stranded wire to secure the strands within a screw terminal. Electrical insulation may be included to protect any exposed portion of the wire not completely inside the screw terminal post.

  3. Compression fitting - Wikipedia

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    A compression fitting 15 mm isolating valve. A compression fitting is a fitting used in plumbing and electrical conduit systems to join two tubes or thin-walled pipes together. . In instances where two pipes made of dissimilar materials are to be joined (most commonly PVC and copper), the fittings will be made of one or more compatible materials appropriate for the connect

  4. Electrical wiring in North America - Wikipedia

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    This type of cable is the least expensive for a given size and is appropriate for dry indoor applications. The designation NM XX-Y indicates, respectively, the type of sheathing (in this case, non-metallic), the size of the main conductors, and the total number of circuit conductors (exclusive of the grounding conductor). For example, NM 14-2 ...

  5. Garage door - Wikipedia

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    Each panel of a sectional door has its connection to the door track. This increases reliability and robustness compared to monolithic doors, which have only a few track connections for the whole panel. Garage doors can be made of many materials, but steel, aluminum, wood, copper, glass, and vinyl (polyethylene) are the most popular materials ...

  6. Ferrule - Wikipedia

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    A wire rope terminated with a ferrule (left) and a thimble (right) Picco pipe with nickel silver ferrule Non-circular ferrules holding bristles of a brush to its handle. A ferrule (a corruption of Latin viriola "small bracelet", under the influence of ferrum "iron") is any of a number of types of objects, generally used for fastening, joining, sealing, or reinforcement.

  7. FC connector - Wikipedia

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    FC connectors' floating ferrule provides good mechanical isolation. FC connectors need to be mated more carefully than push-pull type connectors due to the need to align the key, and due to the risk of scratching the fiber endface while inserting the ferrule into the jack. FC connectors have been replaced in many applications by SC and LC ...

  8. Door loop - Wikipedia

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    Door loops are used in cases where electrical components are mounted in the door leaf, like for example a motorized door lock, smart lock, smart doorbell or solenoid bolt. Since the hinges move during operation, a normal laying of cable would quickly wear out. The door loop also ensures that the twisting of the cables is distributed over a ...

  9. Optical fiber connector - Wikipedia

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    SM or MM multi-fiber ribbon. Same ferrule as MT, but more easily reconnectable. [15] Used for indoor cabling and device interconnections. MTP is a brand name for an improved connector, which intermates with MPO. [16] [D] MT Mechanical Transfer Latch, gendered [1] — 2.5×6.4 mm Pre-terminated cable assemblies; outdoor applications [15] MT-RJ