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HEAT-SHR MALE-250 TAB 16-14 LEN 1.7
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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- Disconnects
- Product Type:
- Heat Shrinkable Insulated Male Disconnect
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 16-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Brass
Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX male disconnect crimp onto?
The 14RBS-251TX takes 16-14 AWG stranded or solid conductor. That is the range the barrel is sized and color coded for, and it is why the insulation is blue. Pushing 12 AWG into it will not crimp reliably, and 18-16 wire will pull out of the barrel.
2) Will the Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX mate with a standard .250 quick-disconnect receptacle?
Yes. It is a male 250 tab, meaning a 1/4 inch wide blade, so it plugs into any standard .250 series female quick disconnect or a .250 tab receptacle on a motor, relay, or appliance terminal.
3) What makes this a heat shrink disconnect instead of a standard vinyl one?
The 14RBS-251TX uses a heat shrinkable insulated sleeve over the brass barrel. After crimping you apply heat and the sleeve shrinks down onto the wire insulation, sealing the barrel and giving strain relief at the wire entry. A standard vinyl or nylon disconnect leaves that joint open. Pick the heat shrink version for wet, washdown, outdoor, or vibrating locations; the plain insulated version is fine for dry interior control panels.
4) Is a 600 V disconnect rated high enough for line voltage HVAC and motor control wiring?
Yes. The 14RBS-251TX carries a 600 V rating, which covers 120 V, 208/240 V, and 480 V circuits found in commercial motor, HVAC, and lighting control work.
5) Do I need a special crimper for the Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX?
Crimp it with a tool sized for 16-14 AWG insulated terminals, and you also need a heat source to shrink the sleeve after crimping, a heat gun rather than a flame. The terminal ships bare of any tooling, so the crimper and heat gun are separate purchases.
6) What is the conductor material inside this Sta-Kon male disconnect?
The barrel and tab are brass. Brass crimps well onto copper conductor and is the standard body material for quick disconnects; it is not intended for aluminum wire.
7) Is the Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX made in the USA for government or institutional specs?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters on Buy American and domestic preference procurement for government, healthcare, and education jobs.
8) How do I order the exact Sta-Kon part number for this blue 250 male disconnect?
Order by manufacturer part number 14RBS-251TX from Sta-Kon. That single part number covers the blue 16-14 AWG heat shrink male 250 tab disconnect, with no finish or size options to select.
How fast can I get the Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX delivered?
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Does the Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 14RBS-251TX is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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