8-5013 - Tweco 8-5013 Copper Ferrule for 1/0 Welding Cable

Protect Your Leads with the Tweco 8-5013

If you are building your own welding leads or fixing a broken connection, you know that welding cable is made of thousands of tiny copper strands. That flexibility is great for moving around the shop, but it's a nightmare when you try to crank down a set screw on a connector. The screw just chews up the wire, breaking strands and making a messy, loose connection that gets hot while you weld. That's where the Tweco 8-5013 Copper Ferrule comes in.

Think of this little copper sleeve as armor for your cable ends. Designed specifically to fit 1/0 AWG cable, it slides right over the stripped copper. When you tighten the screw on your lug or quick-connect, it bites into this solid copper sleeve instead of mashing your wire. The result? A rock-solid connection that conducts electricity perfectly and doesn't loosen up halfway through a job. It’s a small part that makes a huge difference in the lifespan of your leads.

Don't cut corners on your connections. Using a ferrule like the 8-5013 ensures you get the full amperage your machine puts out, without wasting energy as heat at the connector. It’s cheap insurance for your expensive welding cable and ensures your arc stays smooth and consistent.