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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Heat Shrinkable Ring Terminal
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 16-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RBS14-10X – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RBS14-10X ring terminal accept?
The RBS14-10X takes 16 to 14 AWG stranded copper wire. That's the blue color code on insulated terminals, so if the crimp barrel on your existing terminals is blue, this is the matching gauge range. For 22-16 AWG you need a red terminal, and for 12-10 AWG a yellow one.
2) What makes a heat shrinkable ring terminal different from a standard insulated one?
The RBS14-10X has an adhesive-lined heat shrink sleeve over the barrel instead of plain nylon or vinyl insulation. After you crimp, you apply heat and the sleeve shrinks down and seals around the wire insulation, keeping moisture off the copper. That's why it gets used outdoors, in wash-down areas, on marine and vehicle wiring, and in rooftop HVAC equipment. For a dry indoor panel a standard insulated ring terminal does the same electrical job without the heat gun step.
3) Do I need a heat gun to install the RBS14-10X, or just a crimper?
Both. Crimp the barrel first with a tool matched to the 16-14 AWG range, then apply heat to shrink and seal the sleeve. Skipping the heat step leaves the connection crimped but not sealed, which defeats the reason for buying a heat shrinkable terminal.
4) Is the RBS14-10X terminal copper or aluminum, and can I use it on aluminum conductors?
The barrel is copper, so use it on copper conductors. Aluminum wire needs a terminal specifically rated AL/CU; putting bare copper on aluminum invites galvanic corrosion at the joint.
5) What is the exact part number and country of origin for this Sta-Kon blue ring terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon RBS14-10X. It is made in the United States. The number breaks down as blue 16-14 AWG with a No. 10 ring.
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