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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 RBS14-8X – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RBS14-8X ring terminal accept?
The RBS14-8X takes 16 to 14 AWG stranded copper wire. The blue barrel is the standard color code for that gauge range, so on a panel where you're also running red 22-16 and yellow 12-10 terminals, blue tells the next tech the gauge without a caliper.
2) Why pick a heat shrink ring terminal instead of a standard vinyl or nylon insulated one?
The heat shrink sleeve on the RBS14-8X shrinks down tight over the wire insulation after crimping, sealing the barrel against moisture, salt spray, and vibration pull-out. Pick it for exterior lighting, rooftop HVAC, pump and irrigation controls, or anything wet or washdown. For dry interior panel work a plain vinyl insulated ring terminal does the same electrical job without needing a heat gun.
3) Is this terminal rated for 600 volt control circuits?
Rated 600 V, which covers typical commercial control panel, motor lead, and lighting circuit work. That rating applies to the insulated heat shrink sleeve over the crimp barrel.
4) What tools do I need to install the Sta-Kon RBS14-8X?
Two things, and neither ships with the terminal: a crimper sized for 16-14 AWG insulated terminals to compress the copper barrel, and a heat gun to shrink the sleeve down onto the wire jacket. A lighter or torch will char the sleeve and ruin the seal, so use controlled heat.
5) Is the RBS14-8X copper, and can I use it on aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so it is intended for copper conductors only. Crimping copper onto aluminum wire creates a dissimilar metal joint that corrodes and loosens; for aluminum you need a terminal specifically marked AL or AL9CU.
6) Where is the Sta-Kon RBS14-8X made?
Made in the United States. That matters on federal, state, and institutional jobs carrying Buy American or domestic preference language in the spec.
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Does the Sta-Kon RBS14-8X come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RBS14-8X is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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