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HEAT-SHR BUTT SPLICE 22-18 LEN 1.5
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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Type:
- Heat Shrinkable Butt Splice
- Temperature Range:
- 150 °C
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon 2RAS18X – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 2RAS18X butt splice take?
The 2RAS18X is sized for 22-18 AWG stranded copper wire, and the red insulation is the standard color code for that range. Both ends take the same gauge range, so it joins 22-18 to 22-18 inline. If your conductors are 16-14 AWG, you need the blue-coded splice instead, not this one.
2) Can I use a heat shrink butt splice in a hot location like an engine bay or near a heater?
The 2RAS18X splice is rated to 150 degrees C, so it holds up in high-heat areas where a plain vinyl-insulated splice would soften. The heat shrink jacket also seals over the joint as it recovers, which matters in damp or dirty environments where a nylon or vinyl barrel would leave the conductor exposed at the ends.
3) Do I need a heat gun, or can I just crimp this splice?
Two steps. Crimp the barrel on each conductor first with a crimper sized for 22-18 AWG, then apply heat to shrink the sleeve down over the joint. Crimping alone leaves the sleeve loose and gives you no seal. No solder is needed, and neither the crimper nor the heat gun ships with the splice.
4) Is this butt splice rated for 600V circuits?
Yes, the Sta-Kon 2RAS18X carries a 600 V rating, which covers standard line-voltage control wiring, fixture whips, and low-voltage runs alike.
5) Is the 2RAS18X splice barrel copper or aluminum?
Copper. That means it is intended for copper conductors, which is what 22-18 AWG control and fixture wire normally is. Do not use it on aluminum conductors, which need a splice rated and compounded for aluminum.
6) How long is the Sta-Kon 2RAS18X splice?
1.5 inches overall. That length matters when you are splicing inside a tight junction box, a fixture canopy, or a conduit body, because the shrink sleeve extends past the crimp barrel on both ends and needs straight room to lie in.
7) What part number do I order for the 22-18 AWG red heat shrink butt splice from Sta-Kon?
2RAS18X is the manufacturer part number. It is a single-model item, so there are no finish or size options to specify, just the quantity you need.
8) Is this splice made in the USA?
Yes, the Sta-Kon 2RAS18X is of United States origin, which is often what a government, healthcare, or federally funded project needs for domestic-preference sourcing.
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Does the Sta-Kon 2RAS18X come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 2RAS18X is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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