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FORK TONGUE TERMINAL
Manufacturer Resources
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:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon 18RA-6FCP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 18RA-6FCP fork terminal accept?
The 18RA-6FCP fork tongue terminal is sized for 22 to 16 AWG stranded wire, which is the red insulation color code on vinyl insulated terminals. If your conductor is 14 or 12 AWG you need the blue (16-14) or yellow (12-10) range instead, not this one.
2) Is this red fork terminal rated for 600 volt control wiring?
Yes. The Sta-Kon 18RA-6FCP carries a 600 V rating, so it is suitable for line-voltage control panel, motor control, and 120/277 V fixture wiring within that limit.
3) What screw size does the 18RA-6FCP fork tongue fit?
The -6 in the Sta-Kon 18RA-6FCP designates a #6 stud size, so the fork slips under a #6 terminal screw without removing it. On a #8 or #10 terminal block you want the matching #8 or #10 fork instead, since an undersized tongue can slide out from under the screw head.
4) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on a terminal block?
A fork tongue like the 18RA-6FCP slides in from the side, so you only loosen the screw instead of pulling it out. That is why electricians use them on terminal strips, relay bases, and panel blocks where you are landing a lot of conductors. A ring terminal is the choice where vibration or a code requirement means the conductor must be captive and cannot back out, since the screw passes through the ring.
5) Do I need a special crimper for the 18RA-6FCP?
Use an insulated-terminal crimper with the red die or nest, matched to the 22-16 AWG range. The crimp tool is not included with the terminals and is ordered separately. Color-coded dies exist precisely so the red 22-16 barrel gets the correct compression.
6) What is the 18RA-6FCP terminal made of, and will the insulation hold up in a panel?
The barrel is copper, which is what gives it low resistance on a crimp, and the sleeve is vinyl insulation in red. Vinyl is standard for general panel and control work; for high-heat locations near ballasts or motor housings, a nylon-insulated terminal is the better pick.
7) Are Sta-Kon fork terminals made in the USA?
Country of origin on the 18RA-6FCP is the United States, which matters if you are filling a government or institutional order with domestic-content requirements.
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