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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Heat Shrinkable Locking Fork Terminal
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 22-18 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RAS18-6FLX – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RAS18-6FLX fork terminal accept?
The RAS18-6FLX is sized for 22-18 AWG stranded copper wire, which is the red color code on insulated terminals. If you are terminating 16-14 AWG (blue) or 12-10 AWG (yellow), this barrel is too small and will not crimp reliably.
2) What screw or stud size does the RAS18-6FLX fork terminal fit?
It is a No. 6 fork (spade) terminal, so it slips over a #6 screw or stud. Because the tongue is open-ended rather than a closed ring, you can land it on an already-installed terminal block screw without pulling the screw all the way out.
3) Can I use this Sta-Kon terminal on a 480V control circuit?
Yes. The RAS18-6FLX insulation carries a 600 V rating, which covers 120V, 240V and 480V control and power wiring within that limit.
4) What does the heat shrink insulation on the RAS18-6FLX actually do for me?
The sleeve is heat shrinkable, so after crimping you hit it with a heat gun and it collapses onto the wire insulation. That gives you strain relief at the wire-to-barrel transition and seals the joint against moisture, which is why these get specified for outdoor panels, rooftop HVAC units, pumps, and wash-down areas instead of plain vinyl terminals.
5) What makes this a locking fork terminal instead of a plain spade?
The tongue on the RAS18-6FLX has a locking fork profile, so the open end grips under the screw head and resists backing off the stud if the screw loosens slightly. A standard flat spade can slide straight out. On vibrating equipment, the locking style is the one to spec.
6) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on my panel terminal block?
Use the fork, like the Sta-Kon RAS18-6FLX in 22-18 AWG with a No. 6 tongue, when you need to add or swap a conductor without removing the terminal screw, which is most control panel and terminal strip work. Use a ring terminal when code or the equipment spec requires a captive connection that cannot pull off the stud at all, such as grounding studs and some vibration-critical connections.
7) Do I need a special crimper for the Sta-Kon RAS18-6FLX?
Crimp it with a tool matched to insulated terminals in the red 22-18 AWG range, then shrink the sleeve with a heat gun. A bare-terminal or open-barrel die will crush the insulation and the heat shrink collar instead of forming a proper barrel crimp.
8) Is the Sta-Kon RAS18-6FLX made in the USA?
Country of origin on the RAS18-6FLX is the United States. The part number to order is RAS18-6FLX.
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Does the Sta-Kon RAS18-6FLX come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RAS18-6FLX is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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