Banana and Tip Connectors - Binding Posts
Banana and Tip Connectors - Binding Posts
Definition & Purpose
Banana and Tip Connectors, including Binding Posts, are essential components in electrical and electronic systems, designed to establish secure, reusable connections for power, signal, and test applications. These connectors feature a male (banana plug/tip) and female (binding post) interface, enabling quick-connect/disconnect functionality with low insertion force. Commonly color-coded for polarity identification, they ensure reliable conductivity in low to medium-current circuits.
Types & Variations
This category encompasses multiple configurations to suit diverse connectivity needs:
- Banana Plugs/Tips Single or stacked 4mm plugs for test leads, speaker systems, and lab equipment.
- Binding Posts Panel-mounted terminals with screw-down clamps for secure wire termination, often found on amplifiers, power supplies, and prototyping boards.
- Shrouded/Unshrouded Options Insulated designs for safety in high-voltage environments vs. open tips for accessibility.
- Dual/Stackable Connectors Enable multi-wire connections or daisy-chaining in audio and DC power distribution.
Selection Guide
When choosing Banana and Tip Connectors, consider:
1. Current Rating (e.g., 15A+ for power applications vs. 5A for signal use).
2. Material Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for precision instruments; nickel-plated offers cost-effective durability.
3. Compatibility Verify plug diameter (4mm standard) and post spacing for panel-mounted binding posts.
4. Safety Opt for shrouded connectors in high-voltage setups to prevent accidental contact.
Ideal for audio systems, test benches, and industrial controls, these connectors balance convenience with robust performance. Browse our range to find solutions tailored to your project s voltage, current, and environmental demands.
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29-104 BLK
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD BLACK
29-104 RED
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD RED
CL1508
TERMINAL TP1 GREEN ASSEMBLED
4243-0
CONN BIND POST DL KNURL BLK/RED
3750-6
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLUE
1286
CONN BIND POST DL FLUTD BLK/RED
CT4231-NI-5
4MM SHEATHED BINDING POST, GREEN
6884
CONN BIND POST DL FLUTD BLK/RED
111-0104-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED GREEN
6883
CONN BIND POST DL FLUTD BLK/RED
PRT-09739
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
CL159802A
TP60C/SG CLEAR BLACK ID ASSEM
CT2234-6
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLUE
PRT-09740
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
7024
CONN BIND POST HEX YELLOW
29-100 RED
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD RED
CL159701
BINDING POST TERMINAL TPP3MS ASS
3760-6
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLUE
2439-0
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED BLK
29-125
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD