Thomas & Betts · Electronic Components
M973U
TERM,UPRIGHT RING
Part NumberM973U
ManufacturerThomas & Betts
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5940-00-988-6232 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTERMINAL,LUG
MaterialCOPPER CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATION; COPPER MOUNTING FACILITY
Overall Length2.190 INCHES
Overall Width0.880 INCHES
Maximum Conductor Size Accommodate250 MCM
Conductor Accommodation TypeSTRAIGHT BARREL SINGLE END
Mounting Method StyleRING
Basic Shape StyleCRIMP
Mounting Tongue Width0.880 INCHES
Mounting Hole Diameter0.375 INCHES
Material Thickness0.110 INCHES
Federal Supply Class5940 — Lugs, Terminals, And Terminal Strips
Surface TreatmentTIN MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE LAYER
Electrical Insulation FeatureUNINSULATED
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is M973U available?
We can source M973U even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is M973U by Thomas & Betts obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M973U has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like M973U?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for M973U?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.