High quallity banana plugs - Page 1
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author: 2X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2022, 06:20:33 pm
content: Hi,does anyone knows where can I find these banana plugs where on the images below? This type of spring that they have doesn;t loose at all besides the working years that they have. I have them many years and works flawlessly. I want to find them seperatelly in order to make my own cables or to buy them complete with a cable.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2022, 06:36:33 pm
content: They’re Hirschmann (the ‘h’ in the circular logo; now owned by SKS) BUELA 20 or BUELA 30 (same thing, for different wire sizes).Seehttps://www.sks-kontakt.de/en/test-measurement/products/4-mm-systemWith that said, the plugs made by Stäubli are even nicer IMHO and they last forever.(Hirschmann also makes lantern-style banana plugs, and they’re just as good.)

author: 2X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2022, 07:57:52 pm
content: Thank you so much!!!

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2022, 10:14:07 pm
content: Its hard to find decent banana plugs. And nice flexible wire to use with them.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 04:47:14 am
content: Quote from: cdev on April 21, 2022, 10:14:07 pmNo, it isn’t. They’re readily available from various distributors.Stäubli, SKS/Hirschmann, Pomona, Mueller Electric, Electro-PJP, EZ-Hook, and Cal-Test all come to mind, and your favorite distributor WILL carry some of these brands.Just beware that there can be slight compatibility issues when mixing American and European style banana plugs, so try a few candidates before you invest in a large order.Quote from: cdev on April 21, 2022, 10:14:07 pmNo, it isn’t. It’s readily available from various distributors. (Admittedly, it’s easier to find the banana plugs than the wire.)Digi-Key carries a number of test lead wire brands. The key to test lead wire, beside soft insulation, is extremely fine stranding. Top quality test lead wire is double-insulated (with the layers being contrasting colors) so that any damage becomes very visible. (Usually a white inner layer, except on white wire, where the inner layer is black.)For non safety-critical test leads, I use inexpensive Chinese silicone wire. I use tons of Chinese 24AWG silicone for things like “DuPont” (pin header) jumpers and adapter leads. Pin header (male and female, respectively) to banana leads are incredibly useful.

author: david77
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 07:28:45 am
content: If you want to get SKS/Hirschmann and if you've got vintage HP testgear I'd suggest getting VQ20/30 or LAS30 banana plugs instead of the BUELA series. They are good but they're to loose especially in old HP gear. The VQ and LAS series sit much tighter.Also the Stäubli SLS425 or SLS205 series are nice plugs.

author: 2X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 07:44:56 am
content: I decided to take some of the below SKS/Hirschmann pieces:MLN 50/1 Au - 4 mm system / Measuring leads:934060700 – Black - brass, gold plated - cable length 50 cm - rated current 16A - contact resistance 13 mOhm934060701 – Red - brass, gold plated - cable length 50 cm - rated current 16A - contact resistance 13 mOhm934060702 – Blue - brass, gold plated - cable length 50 cm - rated current 16A - contact resistance 13 mOhmhttps://www.sks-kontakt.de/en/test-measurement/products/product?nr=9340607What is your opinion between Stäubli Vs SKS/Hirschmann? Hirschmann is above the Stäubli at the level of quality?

author: nvmR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 07:53:02 am
content: Excuse the hijacking. could you tell us where you would go about to buying these? I see that they are out of stock everywhere.Do you expect to pay the 8-10$ written online?Thanks OP!

author: 2X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 07:55:03 am
content: Quote from: nvmR on April 22, 2022, 07:53:02 amI found the certain type and coulors in a local store (has some last pieces in stock).

author: david77
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 08:04:35 am
content: I'd rate SKS ans Stäubli the same, top tier brands. Used SKS/Hirschmann for decades and never had any problems.Same goes for Stäubli/MC, good stuff.

author: 2X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 09:01:09 am
content: Quote from: tooki on April 22, 2022, 04:47:14 amOne more thing... do you have to suggest me a good quallity wire (Red & Black) where is double-insulated in order to make some custom banana-banana cables? I used to use speaker's wire for my custom banana-banana cables.

author: jonpaul
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 09:36:30 am
content: In Berlin and Munich 1980s, bought dozens of bannana plug jumpers, test probes, connectors by Hirschmann and other German brands, were perhaps a few DM each.....Absolutely the best, they are still in use.....Jon

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 07:31:49 pm
content: Quote from: nvmR on April 22, 2022, 07:53:02 amreichelt.com has them in stock for €8.08:https://www.reichelt.com/gr/en/4-0-mm-measuring-lead-50-cm-2-5-mm-au-blue-mln-50-25-au-bl-p130698.htmlShipping to Greece is €15.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 07:33:19 pm
content: Quote from: david77 on April 22, 2022, 08:04:35 amAgree. I have some Stäubli that are probably 30 years old and still in perfect condition.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 07:36:02 pm
content: Quote from: 2X on April 22, 2022, 09:01:09 amUnfortunately, I don’t. You can get silicone twin lead on aliexpress, but it’s not made for test leads, so it’s not double-insulated. (I’ve also made some leads from twin speaker wire like that, so I understand the appeal.)

author: nightfire
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 10:39:53 pm
content: Quote from: 2X on April 22, 2022, 07:44:56 amFrom direct comparison of stuff lurking around at work and some new orders I would say that within the actual production line, Stäubli is better in lots of small details- at least with t he series of 4mm test leads, probes and stuff I am using. May not be valid for the complete range of stuff they produce, but my personal preference goes to MC/Stäubli.That said: Hirschmann/SKS is good quality, nonetheless- you do nothing wrong going for Hirschmann.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2022, 11:36:47 pm
content: best banana plugs are made by MultiContact. LS410 serieshttps://www.tme.eu/en/details/ls410-b/4mm-banana-plugs/multi-contact/i used to buy their pre-made cables. in 15 years never had a single failure. That torsion leaf turret design is fenomenal.

author: 2X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2022, 12:26:18 am
content: Manufacturer part number: 28.0073-05022https://www.tme.eu/en/details/lk425-a-05022/single-test-leads/staubli/28-0073-05022/Manufacturer part number: 28.0073-05021https://www.tme.eu/en/details/lk425-a-05021/single-test-leads/staubli/28-0073-05021/Manufacturer part number: 28.0073-05026https://www.tme.eu/en/details/lk425-a-05026/single-test-leads/staubli/28-0073-05026/Manufacturer part number: MLN SIL 50/1 RThttps://www.tme.eu/en/details/mlnsil50_1rt/single-test-leads/hirschmann-t-m/mln-sil-50-1-rt/Manufacturer part number: MLN SIL 50/1 SWhttps://www.tme.eu/en/details/mlnsil50_1sw/single-test-leads/hirschmann-t-m/mln-sil-50-1-sw/Manufacturer part number: MLN SIL 150/1 RThttps://www.tme.eu/en/details/mlnsil150_1rt/single-test-leads/hirschmann-t-m/mln-sil-150-1-rt/Manufacturer part number: MLN SIL 150/1 SWhttps://www.tme.eu/en/details/mlnsil150_1sw/single-test-leads/hirschmann-t-m/mln-sil-150-1-sw/930727100 - BUELA 30 K SW - Black, Brass, Nickel plated - Rated current 30A - Rated voltage 30 VAC-60 VDChttps://www.tme.eu/sa/en/details/buela30ksw/4mm-banana-plugs/hirschmann-t-m/buela-30-k-sw/930727101 - BUELA 30 K RT - Red, Brass, Nickel plated - Rated current 30A - Rated voltage 30 VAC-60 VDChttps://www.tme.eu/sa/en/details/buela30krt/4mm-banana-plugs/hirschmann-t-m/buela-30-k-rt/930727102 - BUELA 30 K BL - Blue, Brass, Nickel plated - Rated current 30A - Rated voltage 30 VAC-60 VDChttps://www.tme.eu/sa/en/details/buela30kbl/4mm-banana-plugs/hirschmann-t-m/buela-30-k-bl/930727103 - BUELA 30 K GE - Yellow, Brass, Nickel plated - Rated current 30A - Rated voltage 30 VAC-60 VDChttps://www.tme.eu/en/details/buela30kge/4mm-banana-plugs/hirschmann-t-m/buela-30-k-ge/930727104 - BUELA 30 K GN - Blue, Brass, Nickel plated - Rated current 30A - Rated voltage 30 VAC-60 VDChttps://www.tme.eu/sa/en/details/buela30kgn/4mm-banana-plugs/hirschmann-t-m/buela-30-k-gn/

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2022, 11:47:16 am
content: Quote from: free_electron on April 22, 2022, 11:36:47 pmMulti-Contact became Stäubli.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2022, 11:49:22 am
content: Quote from: 2X on April 23, 2022, 12:26:18 amGiven that the Stäubli are actually cheaper, yet IMHO a tiny bit better, I’d go for those.