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EXP INS VIN RING TERM, 22-16, No6,
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Ring Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon 18RA-6X – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 18RA-6X ring terminal crimp onto?
The 18RA-6X takes 22 to 16 AWG stranded copper conductor. That is the red insulation color band, so if you are sorting a bin by color, red is the 22-16 range. Anything 14 AWG or larger needs a different terminal.
2) Will a Sta-Kon 18RA-6X fit a #6 screw or stud?
Yes. The 18RA-6X is sized for a No. 6 stud or screw, which is what the -6 in the part number designates. For a #8 or #10 terminal block screw you need the corresponding larger ring size instead.
3) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt control and panel wiring?
It carries a 600 V rating, which covers typical control panel, motor control, and line voltage terminal strip work. It is also UL recognized under file E9809.
4) Should I use a ring terminal or a fork terminal on my terminal block?
A ring terminal like the 18RA-6X has a closed barrel end, so the screw has to come all the way out to install or remove it, but it cannot vibrate loose off the stud. A fork or spade terminal slides in under a loosened screw, which is faster for service work but can walk off under vibration. For equipment that moves, or anything on a grounding stud, go with the ring.
5) Is the barrel on the Sta-Kon 18RA-6X insulated, and will it stand up to heat?
The barrel is vinyl insulated, which covers the crimp and a short length of conductor so adjacent terminals on a crowded block do not short against each other. Vinyl is the standard general purpose insulation; for high heat locations near a motor or heater element, specify a nylon insulated terminal instead.
6) What is the conductor material on this terminal, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The terminal body is copper, so use it on copper conductor only. Copper terminals on aluminum wire set up a dissimilar metal connection that corrodes and loosens; aluminum wire needs an AL/CU rated connector.
7) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon 18RA-6X terminals?
Insulated terminals in the 22-16 AWG range crimp with the red nest of a standard insulated terminal crimping tool. Do not use pliers or an open barrel die, those will crush the insulation without forming a proper barrel. Match the die to the red 22-16 color code.
8) Is the Sta-Kon 18RA-6X made in the USA for projects with domestic sourcing requirements?
Country of origin is the United States, which is what government and institutional buyers with domestic content language on the PO need on file.
9) What is the manufacturer part number to reorder these ring terminals?
Order by Sta-Kon part number 18RA-6X. That number encodes the whole spec: 22-16 AWG wire range, No. 6 ring, vinyl insulated.
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Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 18RA-6X is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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