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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Fork 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 10RC-14FX – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 10RC-14FX fork terminal take?
The 10RC-14FX is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded copper conductors. The yellow vinyl insulation is the standard color code for that gauge band, so on a panel where the terminals are color sorted, yellow tells the next technician it is a 12-10 crimp. Running it on 14 AWG or smaller leaves the barrel loose and the crimp unreliable.
2) What stud or screw size does this Sta-Kon fork terminal fit?
It is a 1/4 inch fork, so it slides onto a 1/4 inch terminal screw or stud without pulling the screw all the way out. That is the common size on motor starters, terminal blocks, and larger contactor screws. For #10 or #8 screws you need a smaller tongue.
3) Is the Sta-Kon 10RC-14FX UL listed for commercial panel work?
It is built to UL file E9809, which is what an inspector or a spec writer is looking for on terminations inside listed equipment.
4) Why choose a fork terminal instead of a ring terminal for this connection?
A fork tongue is open ended, so you back the 1/4 inch screw off a couple of turns and slide the terminal in or out without removing the screw or disturbing the other conductors stacked under it. That saves real time on service and troubleshooting. A ring terminal is the choice where vibration or a captive connection matters, since it cannot slip off a loosened screw.
5) Is this terminal copper or aluminum, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so it is intended for copper conductors only. Aluminum feeders need a terminal rated AL or AL/CU; crimping copper onto aluminum invites galvanic corrosion and a hot joint.
6) Is the Sta-Kon 10RC-14FX made in the USA?
Yes, country of origin is the United States, which matters on Buy American and federal or institutional procurement specs.
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Does the Sta-Kon 10RC-14FX come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 10RC-14FX is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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