HI-TEMP RING TERM 12-10 #10

Hi-Temp Ring Terminal — 12–10 AWG / #10 screw

The Hi-Temp Ring Terminal 12-10 AWG / #10 — SKU: 9915 is a high-temperature rated ring terminal for 12–10 AWG wire, built for motorsport and performance automotive wiring where standard PVC-insulated ring terminals fail under heat exposure. The hi-temp construction maintains crimp retention, insulation integrity, and contact stability at the elevated temperatures found in race engine bays, exhaust-adjacent routing, and firewall termination points.

Why Hi-Temp Terminals Matter

Standard ring terminals use PVC insulation that softens above approximately 80–90°C. In a race engine bay, temperatures near exhaust manifolds, turbocharger housings, and cylinder heads regularly exceed this threshold. PVC at these locations shrinks, cracks, and eventually exposes bare conductors — creating short-circuit and fire risks. Hi-temp ring terminals use higher-grade insulation that maintains physical form and electrical isolation through the full thermal cycle of competitive motorsport use.

12–10 AWG — Gauge Selection

At 12–10 AWG, this terminal covers the transition between mid-range and heavy power wiring — appropriate for high-current switched outputs and main sub-system power feeds. The 9915 crimp barrel is sized precisely for 12–10 AWG conductor cross-section, ensuring full compression across the wire bundle for maximum mechanical and electrical joint quality.

#10 screw Stud — Fixing Size

The #10 screw is the largest of the numbered screw sizes, providing robust clamping at relay module bases, chassis-mounted distribution points, and component terminal studs. Always confirm the stud or screw diameter at the target connection point before ordering to ensure the correct hole size is specified.

Motorsport Applications

Component-mounted terminal connections on relays, fuse blocks, and distribution modules where a #10 screw is the designated fixing for high-current 12–10 AWG wiring. Arctic Performance Parts stocks the full range of hi-temp ring terminal sizes covering all common motorsport gauge and fixing combinations.

Technical Specifications — SKU 9915

• Terminal type: Ring / eyelet
• Wire gauge: 12–10 AWG
• Stud / screw size: #10 screw
• Insulation: High-temperature rated
• Termination: Crimp
• Application: Motorsport engine bay, high-heat terminations, chassis earth points
• Category: Ring Terminals