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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Insulation Material:
- Nylon/Polyamide
- Product Subgroup:
- Disconnects
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Female Disconnect
- Standards:
- UL E66716
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Brass
Sta-Kon RAD18277 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RAD18277 female disconnect take?
The RAD18277 is a 22-18 AWG terminal. That is the red color code on insulated terminals, and the barrel is sized for stranded wire in that range. Crimping anything heavier than 18 AWG into it will split the barrel or the nylon sleeve; for 16-14 AWG you need the blue (16-14) size instead.
2) Is the RAD18277 disconnect fully insulated, and does the insulation cover the wire?
Yes, fully insulated with a nylon/polyamide sleeve that runs the full length of the terminal and over the receptacle, not just the barrel. That matters in panels and junction boxes where terminals sit close together, because there is no exposed metal to short against an adjacent terminal or a grounded enclosure wall.
3) Why choose a nylon insulated disconnect over a vinyl one?
Nylon/polyamide sleeves handle higher temperatures and resist abrasion, oils, and solvents better than vinyl, so they hold up in motor compartments, HVAC equipment, and appliance wiring where vinyl can soften or tear during pull-through. Vinyl is the cheaper choice for low-heat, low-abuse control wiring. The RAD18277 is the nylon version.
4) Is the Sta-Kon RAD18277 UL listed?
It carries UL file E66716. If your jurisdiction or facility spec requires listed terminations on control and equipment wiring, that file number is what the inspector or the submittal wants to see.
5) What is the terminal body made of on the Sta-Kon 22-18 female disconnect?
Brass. Brass crimps cleanly and holds the spring tension in the female receptacle so the connector keeps its grip on the tab after repeated disconnects, which is the point of using a quick-disconnect in serviceable equipment.
6) Do I need a special crimp tool for Sta-Kon insulated terminals?
Use an insulated-terminal crimper matched to the red 22-18 color code. Pliers or an uninsulated-terminal die will crush the nylon sleeve and leave a joint that pulls out under vibration. Strip the conductor so the strands reach the end of the brass barrel without copper showing past the sleeve, then crimp once on the barrel.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon RAD18277 made?
Made in the United States. For government, institutional, and federally funded work with domestic sourcing requirements on materials, that is the line item buyers usually need confirmed before a terminal gets specified.
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Does the Sta-Kon RAD18277 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RAD18277 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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