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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Locking Fork 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 RB2217-200 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RB2217-200 fork terminal crimp onto?
The RB2217-200 locking fork terminal is sized for 18 to 14 AWG stranded copper wire. The blue insulation is the standard color code for that range, so on a panel where you also run 22-16 (red) and 12-10 (yellow) terminals, the blue barrel tells an inspector at a glance which gauge is under it. Anything heavier than 14 AWG needs a larger terminal.
2) What is a locking fork terminal and why use it instead of a ring terminal?
A locking fork terminal has an open, slotted tongue with turned-up tips, so it slides under a terminal screw without pulling the screw all the way out, then the locking tips resist backing off under vibration. A ring terminal is fully captive and cannot come off a loosened screw, but you have to remove the screw to install it. On a terminal strip with dozens of points, like a control panel or lighting contactor, the fork saves real time; where vibration or code requires a captive connection, use a ring instead.
3) Is the Sta-Kon RB2217-200 terminal insulated, and does it need a heat gun?
It is vinyl insulated, pre-applied over the barrel, so no heat shrinking and no separate sleeve. Vinyl is a crimp-only insulation, so install it with an insulated-terminal crimp die. If the location runs hot or needs environmental sealing, a heat-shrink or nylon-insulated terminal is the better choice.
4) Are these terminals copper, and will they work on aluminum conductors?
The RB2217-200 barrel is copper, which means it is intended for copper conductors only. Terminating aluminum wire in a copper-only barrel creates a galvanic joint that loosens and overheats. For aluminum, use an AL/CU rated connector.
5) Do Sta-Kon RB2217-200 terminals meet buy-American requirements on government jobs?
Country of origin on the RB2217-200 is the United States, which is what a government, school district or healthcare procurement office needs for domestic-sourcing documentation. Order it by the Sta-Kon manufacturer part number RB2217-200.
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Does the Sta-Kon RB2217-200 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RB2217-200 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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