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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81-BP9R
BINDING POST RED 10 AMP
5018-6
CONN BIND POST HEX BLUE
CL1506
TERMINAL TP1 RED ASSEMBLED
2440-0
CONN BIND POST DUAL MINI BLK/RED
29-100 WHT
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD WHITE
7019
CONN BIND POST DUAL HEX BLK/RED
4770-2
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD RED
29-110
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD
3760-3
CONN BIND POST KNURLED ORANGE
81-BP2B
BINDING POST BLACK 10 AMP
CL159721A
TP6S RED, GOLD PLATED, ASSEMBLED
BU-P3760-2
CONN BIND POST FLUTED RED
5018-2
CONN BIND POST HEX RED
4091
CONN BIND POST HEX RED
CL681560
SPRING TERMINAL M4L SPT3 RED
7023
CONN BIND POST HEX WHITE
BU-P4243-0
CONN BIND POST DL FLUTD BLK/RED
CT2232-9
CONN BIND POST KNURLED WHITE
CL159801A
TP60C/SG CLEAR RED ID ASSEM
3770-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK