Abstract: An electrical terminal which is formed from sheet metal, and which includes a socket connector, a blade connector, and a resilient member which extends within the socket connector. The blade connector is integral with, and extends from the socket connector, and the resilient member is also integral with the socket connector and extends within the socket connector. The terminal is arranged to mate with a second identical terminal, and when two such terminals are mated the blade connector of the second terminal is received in the socket connector of the first terminal and is gripped therein between the wall of the socket connector and said resilient member. The socket connector of the second terminal similarly receives and grips the blade connector of the first terminal.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in the manufacture of a wiring harness includes a platform upon which the harness leads are supported. Each of the leads comprises an outer thermoplastic sheath containing a conductive core, and the apparatus is provided with a thermoplastic tape dispenser whereby thermoplastic tape can be dispensed onto the harness leads. A heater is provided for heating the mutually presented surfaces of the leads and the tape, and a pressure member urges the heated surfaces of the tape and the leads into contact so that the sheaths of the leads fuse to the tape. The heater, the dispenser and the pressure member define a unit which is movable along the length of the leads fusing tape to the leads as it progresses. The heater means can take a number of different forms including hot air blowing apparatus and radiant heating apparatus.