Cable lugs are also called:

• Cable lugs are also known as Cable terminal ends or cable shoes.
• Cable lugs in electrical supplies utilized to securely connect or terminate cables to electrical devices, power or control panels, junction boxes, equipment, and machinery. These lugs are often used to join power cables together as well.
• Cable lugs are the devices used for connecting cables to electrical appliances, other cables, surfaces, or mechanisms.
• The clamps that connect wires to an automotive battery, the ends of battery jumper cables are common examples of cable lugs.

Additional InformationThe terms cable ends and cable shoes are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different components in electrical systems. Here's the difference between the two:

• Cable Ends :
  Definition: Cable ends refer to the exposed tips of electrical cables where the insulation has been removed to allow the wire to be connected to another device, terminal, or conductor.
  Purpose: The purpose of exposing cable ends is to create a point of electrical contact or connection, either by inserting the exposed wires into a terminal block or by attaching them to another wire or device.
  Appearance: Cable ends consist of bare wires, sometimes twisted or prepared to be inserted into terminals or connected with a connector like a lug or a shoe.
   
• Cable Shoes(Cable Lugs) :
  Definition: Cable shoes, also called cable lugs, are metal connectors attached to the cable ends. These lugs are designed to securely connect cables to terminals, switches, or other electrical devices.
  Purpose: The purpose of a cable shoe is to provide a stable and secure connection between the cable and the electrical device. Cable shoes ensure a firm and reliable connection, reducing the risk of loose connections or arcing.
  Appearance: Cable shoes are metal pieces with a hole at one end (for bolting or screwing) and a barrel at the other end where the exposed cable wire is inserted and crimped.
  
  Key differences: 
• Cable ends are simply the exposed ends of wires, whereas cable shoes are metal fittings or connectors that are attached to the cable ends to make secure electrical connections.
• Cable ends need to be connected directly to terminals, while cable shoes offer a more permanent and durable solution, allowing the cables to be bolted or screwed into place.
  
  Summary : Both components are part of electrical connections, but cable shoes enhance the functionality of cable ends by ensuring secure and reliable attachments.
• Cable Ends: Exposed tips of wires.
• Cable Shoes: Metal connectors (lugs) attached to cable ends for secure electrical connections.