ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.

GET READY!
1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
1 What are some different kinds of wire connectors?
 Split bolt connector.
 Pole connector.
 Clamp connector.
 Male and female connector.

2. When is it acceptable for electricians to substitute one kind of connector for

another?
 when they sulfate.
 when it burns.
 when he makes bad contact.
 when they have completed their usage time.

READING
2 Read the store webpage about connectors. Then, mark the following statements
as true (T) or false (F).

1. Split bolt connectors are used for changing wires on electrical boxes. (F).

2. Insulation displacement connectors make stripping wires unnecessary. (T).

3. Post connectors splice two different wires. (F).

VOCABULARY
3.Match the words (1-4) with the definitions (A-D).
1 offset connector. (C).
2 clamp connector. (D).
3 split bolt connector. (B).
4 insulation displacement connector. (A).

A. connects wires without stripping them.

B. uses a V-shaped ring to connect wires.
C. changes the direction of a wire.
D. used for taps and splices in building wiring.

4 PLACE THE WORDS AND PHRASES FROM THE WORD BANK UNDER THE
CORRECT HEADINGS.
terminal block connector.
post connector
clamp connector.
blade connector.
ring terminal spade terminal.
spade terminal
plug and socket connector.

Connects Wires to Equipment

ring terminal spade terminal.

spade terminal

post connector

blade connector.

Connects Wires Together

clamp connector.

terminal block connector.

plug and socket connector

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 GLOSSARY
1. STRAIGHT ENTRY ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.

TRASLATION: Conectores Eléctricos de Entrada Recta.

DEFINITION: They are characterized because their physical shape has no curves.
EXAPLE SENTENCE: straight input electrical connectors directly couple without
the need for any additional action other than pressure to interconnect.

2. TWIST CONNECTORS

TRASLATION: conectores de torción.

DEFINITION: The twist connector is an electrical connector used to join or splice
two or more conductors that uses twist to hold them together.
EXAPLE SENTENCE: Twist connectors are available in a variety of sizes and
shapes and are typically made of plastic, with an internal metal tapered coil that
threads into conductors to splice them together.
 3. SPLIT BOLT CONNECTOR.

TRASLATION: conector de perno partido.

DEFINITION: split-bolt connectors should be applied to connections

between parallel copper conductors in medium and low voltage overhead
power distribution line.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: split bolt connectors are made of steel or copper

material.

4. POLE CONNECTOR.

TRASLATION: conectores de poste.

DEFINITION: pole connectors are used to quickly, easily and reliably

connect and distribute cables and conductors in domestic electrical
installations and applications

EXAPLE SENTENCE: Pole electrical connectors are used in homes with

voltages up to 450 volts.
 5. CLAMP CONNECTOR.

TRASLATION: conector de abrazadera.

DEFINITION: The clamp connectors are installed in the spray tubes

together with the flat outlet nozzles to apply the liquid on the surface to be
treated or to spray the wash water.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: The shape of the clamp connectors makes them

very easy to install.

6. MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTOR.

TRASLATION: conector macho y hembra.

DEFINITION: Male and female connectors are found on cables that connect
electronic devices to each other and the names distinguish the types of
connectors.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: male and female connectors are the most common

7. SPLICE CONNECTORS.
TRASLATION: conectores de empalmes.

DEFINITION: Splice connectors are quick and convenient connectors used

to splice a new cable onto an existing wire.
EXAPLE SENTENCE: with splice connectors Simply insert both cables and
squeeze the metal insert with pliers, then snap the cover into place.

8. BLADE CONNECTOR

EXAPLE SENTENCE: conector de cuchilla.

TRASLATION: The blade connector is easy to connect one wire pass,

insulated and sealed.

DEFINITION: with the blade connectors we will avoid using a screwdriver

9. SPADE TERMINAL.

TRASLATION: terminal de pala.

DEFINITION: spade terminal It is a kind of solderless electrical connection.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: The device or network spade terminal comes to an
end and provides a connection point for external circuits.

10. RING TERMINAL.

TRASLATION: terminal de anillo.

DEFINITION: Protects splices from water, corrosion, salt and moisture, and
relieves stress

EXAPLE SENTENCE: completely isolates and protects electrical

connections.

11. 2-PIN TERMINAL.

TRASLATION: terminal de 2 pines.

DEFINITION: Ideal for securely connecting cables.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: the 2-pin terminals have small rails that allow them
to be firmly joined together for a longer row of connectors.

12. FAST ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTORS.

TRASLATION: conectores de cable eléctrico rápidos.

DEFINITION: quick electrical cable connectors are used for push-in splice
lock, wire lugs, crimp, t-type plug line connector, easy to connect.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: quick splice cable connectors can be widely used in

cable connection prevents the cable from short-circuiting.

13. SPRING WIRE CONNECTORS.

TRASLATION: conectores de cable de resorte

DEFINITION: Spring Quick Wire Connectors, White Terminal Block, Voltage Rating

EXAPLE SENTENCE: Spring wire connectors are widely used in

automobile lighting, power and wiring, suitable for motor, electrical control,
electricity, home appliances, lighting, machinery and wire joints.

14. SPADE CONNECTOR.

TRASLATION: conector tipo espada.

DEFINITION: Spade type connectors are used to splice a cable fastened by

an insulated screw.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: spade type connectors are found with insulation and
without insulation.

15. BNC CONNECTOR.

TRASLATION: conector BNC.

DEFINITION: The BNC connector is a type of connector, quick connect /

disconnect, used for coaxial cable.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: the BNC connector gets its name from: the “bayonet
lock”.

16. SELF-STRIP CONNECTORS.

TRASLATION: Conectores de Auto desforre.

DEFINITION: self-stripping connectors allow to make derivations in

indoor installations without removing the jacket
nor do additional isolations.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: The uses of self-stripping connectors are interior

lighting, signage, vehicles, boats,
air conditioning, among others.

17. SOLDER CUP CONNECTORS.

TRASLATION: Conectores de copa de soldadura.

DEFINITION: Solder cup connectors allow hardwired connections between

PCBs or devices and PCBs.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: The solder cup also allows solder to build up and
form around the wire.

18. FASTON TERMINALS.

TRASLATION: terminales faston.

DEFINITION: Denominition (in English fast-on means quickly on) with which
the flat-type terminals are generally indicated that allow quick electrical
connection and the possibility of disassembling the different components of
the circuit at any time.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: faston terminals are easy to use.

19. GUILLOTINE CONNECTOR.

TRASLATION: conector de guillotina.

DEFINITION: The guillotine connector with its unique u guillotine system

cuts through the insulation without damaging the conductor.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: the blade of the guillotine connector is very sharp.

19. LEVER TYPE CONNECTORS.

TRASLATION: conectores tipo palanca.

DEFINITION: Lever type connectors have the ability to secure stranded and
solid cables.

EXAPLE SENTENCE: Lever type connectors are compact and easy to use.

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