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Product Specs
- Application:
- Wiring terminations or connections for applications such as wiring harness, panelboard, telecommunications, and automotive.
- 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:
- 12-10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RC717-250M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RC717-250M ring terminal take?
The RC717-250M is sized for 12-10 AWG copper wire. The yellow insulation is the standard color code for that gauge range, so an electrician pulling from a bin can identify it without reading the barrel. For 16-14 AWG you need a blue terminal, and for 22-16 AWG a red one.
2) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt panelboard work?
Yes, 600 V is the rating on the RC717-250M, which covers typical panelboard, control panel, and motor connection work. It is UL recognized under file E9809.
3) Should I use a ring terminal or a fork terminal on a terminal block?
A ring terminal like the RC717-250M has to come off the stud to be removed, which is why it is specified for vibration-prone and safety-critical connections such as automotive and wiring harness work. A fork or spade terminal slides out from under a loosened screw, which is faster for service but can back out under vibration. If the connection is on a panelboard bus or a grounding stud, use the ring.
4) Is the barrel on this Sta-Kon terminal copper or aluminum?
Copper, with vinyl insulation over it. That makes it correct for copper conductors only. If you are terminating aluminum wire you need a terminal marked AL or AL9CU with the proper inhibitor compound.
5) Can I crimp this ring terminal with ordinary pliers?
No. The RC717-250M is an insulated copper crimp terminal and needs a crimp tool with the correct nest for a 12-10 AWG insulated barrel, color keyed yellow on most tools. Pliers deform the barrel without forming a proper cold weld, which gives you a high-resistance joint that heats up under load.
6) What does the Mylar in the RC717-250M description mean for how it's packaged?
The RC717-250M is supplied on Mylar tape, which is the carrier strip format for machine feeding on automated or bench crimp applicators used in harness production. If you are doing hand crimping in the field, loose or bagged terminals are easier to work with.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon RC717-250M made?
United States. For federal, state, and institutional procurement with domestic-content requirements, the country of origin on this terminal is US.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC717-250M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC717-250M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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