HE6012
HE6012 Wire Ferrule: 6 mm² / 10 AWG Yellow, 12 mm Pin
The HE6012 wire ferrule is a single-wire insulated bootlace ferrule or cord end terminal for terminating 6 mm² stranded conductor before it enters a screw or spring terminal.
- Wire size6 mm² / catalogue reference 10 AWG
- Pin length12 mm / 0.47 in
- CollarYellow, DIN colour configuration
- Rating50 A catalogue maximum
- ComplianceUL Listed (UL 486F), file E495870
- Pack1,000 pieces
HE6012 wire ferrule dimensions and specifications
| Property | HE6012 value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Single-wire insulated ferrule / bootlace ferrule |
| Conductor cross-section | 6.0 mm² |
| Catalogue AWG reference | 10 AWG |
| Pin / barrel length (F) | 12.0 mm / 0.47 in |
| Overall length (L) | 20.5 mm / 0.81 in |
| Collar width (W) | 6.0 mm / 0.24 in |
| Collar height (H) | 8.5 mm / 0.33 in |
| Barrel outside diameter (D) | 3.9 mm / 0.15 in |
| Barrel inside diameter (C) | 3.5 mm / 0.14 in |
| Collar colour shown | Yellow |
| Alternative factory colours | Black or green; confirm when ordering |
| Barrel material | Copper, tin plated |
| Collar material | PA66 nylon, halogen-free |
| Maximum operating temperature | 105 °C |
| Catalogue current rating | 50 A |
| Pack quantity | 1,000 pcs |
The AWG value is the supplier catalogue reference, not a mathematical conversion. Select HE6012 from the conductor’s marked 6 mm² cross-section first, then compare the 12 mm pin length with the terminal maker’s accepted ferrule and strip-length requirements.
6 mm² yellow ferrule with a 12 mm pin
The model code is direct: HE60 identifies the 6 mm² size and 12 identifies the nominal pin length in millimetres. The yellow collar is the DIN colour configuration for 6 mm²; colour acts as a visual aid, while the conductor marking and part number remain the primary identifiers.
HE6012 suits terminals that accept a 12 mm ferrule barrel. HE6010 provides a shorter 10 mm option, while HE6018 provides an 18 mm pin for deeper terminals. For two 6 mm² conductors entering one terminal, use a correctly sized twin wire ferrule instead of forcing both conductors into HE6012.
UL 486F and ordering
HE6012 is UL Listed to UL 486F under supplier file E495870. The certificate record covers this exact model. Project approval still depends on the terminal, crimp tool, conductor and installation requirements specified by the panel builder.
HE6012 is supplied in a 1,000-piece factory pack. Quote requests should state the required collar colour, quantity, destination country and any document requirement.
Request HE6012 pricing
Send the required quantity and destination. Termnex will confirm current availability, lead time and the documentation supplied with the quoted pack.
FAQ
What does HE6012 mean?
HE identifies the insulated single-wire ferrule series. The 60 denotes a 6 mm² conductor size and 12 denotes a 12 mm nominal pin length.
Is HE6012 a bootlace ferrule?
Yes. Wire ferrule, bootlace ferrule and cord end terminal are common names for this type of insulated stranded-wire termination.
Is yellow the only HE6012 collar colour?
No. The photographed Termnex configuration is yellow. Factory data also lists black and green, so specify the required colour with the order.
Which crimp tool covers HE6012?
SN-06WF covers ferrules from 0.3 to 6 mm², including HE6012. Verify the finished crimp against the conductor and terminal requirements.
Is HE6012 sold individually?
No. The standard factory pack contains 1,000 pieces. Small evaluation quantities and commercial terms are confirmed with the quotation.