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EXP INS NYL RING TERM, No12-10, 1/4
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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:
- 12-10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RC714 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Sta-Kon RC714 ring terminal accept?
The RC714 is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded copper wire. Run anything smaller, like 16-14, and the barrel won't crimp down tight enough to hold; the yellow insulation is the color code that tells an electrician on the job it's the 12-10 barrel before they pick it up.
2) What stud or screw size does the RC714 ring terminal fit?
It's a 1/4 inch ring, so it drops over a 1/4-20 stud, a 1/4 inch terminal block screw, or a 1/4 inch ground lug bolt. If your panel lugs are #10 or 5/16, this isn't the one.
3) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt control and panel work?
Yes. The Sta-Kon RC714 carries a 600 V rating, which covers standard commercial control panels, motor connections, and lighting circuits. It's UL listed under file E9809.
4) Nylon insulated vs vinyl insulated ring terminals - which should I use?
The RC714 uses nylon insulation. Nylon holds up better to heat and abrasion than vinyl and resists cut-through when terminals are bundled tight or pulled through a raceway, which is why it's the common pick for panel and motor terminations. Vinyl is the cheaper option for light, low-abuse indoor work. Both do the same electrical job; the difference is the sleeve.
5) Is the RC714 a ring terminal or a fork/spade terminal?
It's a closed ring. The ring has to come off the stud entirely to remove the wire, which is what you want on grounds, motor leads, and anything subject to vibration. If you need to loosen a screw and slide the wire out without full disassembly, you want a fork (spade) terminal instead.
6) Will the RC714 terminal work on aluminum wire?
No. The barrel is copper, so it's for copper conductors only. Aluminum conductors need a terminal rated AL or AL/CU with the appropriate antioxidant compound.
7) Does the Sta-Kon RC714 need a specific crimp tool?
Use a crimper matched to the 12-10 AWG yellow color code. Insulated terminal crimpers are die-coded by color, and crimping a yellow barrel in the blue or red nest gives you an under- or over-crushed connection that won't hold the pull test. The nylon sleeve is meant to be crimped through, not stripped back.
8) Is the Sta-Kon RC714 made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters if you're buying against a Buy American or domestic preference clause on a government or institutional job.
9) What is the manufacturer part number for this Sta-Kon ring terminal?
The part number is RC714, from Sta-Kon. That's the insulated nylon ring terminal for 12-10 AWG with a 1/4 inch ring.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC714 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC714 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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