Description

Nylon Ring Terminal — 12–10 AWG, 3/8″ Stud, 100-Pack

Terminate mid-to-heavy gauge marine wiring at battery posts and bus bars with this 100-pack of nylon-insulated ring terminals. Sized for 12–10 AWG wire and 3/8″ studs, the 799998 covers the gauge range used for navigation lights, bilge pumps, windlass controls, VHF radio feeds, and other moderate-current circuits — at bulk pricing suited to service shops and full vessel wiring projects.

Key Features

• Nylon Insulation — Tough, heat-resistant nylon barrel protects the crimp zone from abrasion, vibration, and incidental moisture contact
• 12–10 AWG Wire Range — Mid-to-heavy gauge coverage for navigation lights, bilge pumps, windlass controls, VHF feeds, and moderate-current accessory circuits
• 3/8″ Stud Size — Fits the 3/8″ studs on battery terminals, main bus bars, and high-current distribution blocks
• Tinned Copper Barrel — Corrosion-resistant tinned copper crimp barrel ensures a low-resistance, durable connection in marine environments
• Closed-Ring Design — Ring cannot slip off the stud even if the nut loosens under vibration — the preferred terminal type for permanent marine installations
• 100-Pack Bulk Quantity — Ideal for service shops, full vessel rewires, or stocking a comprehensive onboard spares kit

Specifications

• Type: Ring terminal (lug)
• Insulation: Nylon
• Wire Gauge: 12–10 AWG
• Stud Size: 3/8″
• Barrel: Tinned copper
• Quantity: 100 per pack
• Application: Battery terminals, main bus bars, bilge pumps, navigation lights, VHF feeds, windlass controls
• SKU: 799998

Nylon vs Heat Shrink — 12–10 AWG, 3/8″ Stud

• Nylon ring terminal — 100-pack — Cost-effective for dry, enclosed, or above-deck panel installations (this SKU — 799998)
• Heat shrink ring terminal — bulk — Fully sealed waterproof connection for below-deck, bilge-adjacent, or wet-environment wiring (SKU anc-312625bulk)

Choose nylon for dry installations where cost efficiency matters; choose heat shrink for any connection exposed to moisture, bilge water, or salt spray.

Installation Notes

Match terminal wire gauge range to your conductor size before crimping. Strip insulation to the correct length so the bare conductor fills the barrel without extending beyond it. Use a ratcheting crimper for consistent, gas-tight crimps — avoid plier-style crimpers. Support the wire within 6″ of the terminal to reduce flex fatigue. Inspect terminals annually for corrosion or loosening and replace as needed.

The 799998 100-pack delivers reliable, cost-effective ring terminal terminations for 12–10 AWG wiring at 3/8″ studs — the right bulk supply for service shops and full wiring projects.