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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 18-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RB14-38X – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RB14-38X ring terminal take?
The RB14-38X is sized for 18-14 AWG conductors. That is the blue band range in the standard insulated terminal color code, so if you are pulling 16 AWG control wire or 14 AWG branch wire, this is the right barrel. For 22-16 AWG you need a red terminal, and for 12-10 AWG a yellow one.
2) Will this ring terminal fit a 3/8 inch stud or bolt?
Yes. The RB14-38X has a 3/8 inch ring, so it lands on a 3/8 inch stud, lug bolt, or ground screw. On smaller 1/4 or 5/16 studs the ring will float and the connection can loosen, so match the stud size rather than oversizing.
3) Can I use these ring terminals on a 480V motor connection?
The RB14-38X carries a 600 V rating, so it covers 120/208, 277, and 480 V circuits within that limit. It is UL recognized under file E9809.
4) Is the barrel on the Sta-Kon RB14-38X copper or aluminum?
Copper barrel with a nylon insulating sleeve. Copper means it is intended for copper conductors only, not aluminum wire, and the nylon sleeve holds up better to abrasion and flexing than vinyl insulation in panel and raceway work.
5) Ring terminal or fork (spade) terminal for a terminal block?
A ring terminal like the RB14-38X is the closed-loop type: the conductor cannot come off the stud unless the nut is fully removed, which is why it is specified for motor leads, grounding points, and anything subject to vibration. A fork terminal slides out from under a loosened screw, so it is faster to service but not as secure. Pick the ring where vibration or a safety ground is involved.
6) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon insulated terminals?
These crimp with a standard insulated-terminal tool matched to the blue 18-14 AWG nest. The nylon sleeve is not a strain relief by itself, so the barrel has to be fully crimped in the correct die; a pliers crimp will pull out under load.
7) Are Sta-Kon RB14-38X terminals made in the USA for government and institutional spec jobs?
Country of origin is the United States, which is what a public-agency or institutional buyer needs when a domestic-sourcing clause is on the purchase order. Order by part number RB14-38X.
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Does the Sta-Kon RB14-38X come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RB14-38X is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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