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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Insulation Material:
- Nylon/Polyamide
- Product Subgroup:
- Disconnects
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Female Disconnect
- Standards:
- UL E66716
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Brass
Sta-Kon RAD18-182 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RAD18-182 female disconnect crimp onto?
The RAD18-182 is a 22-18 AWG terminal. The red nylon insulation is the standard color code for that gauge range, so if you're pulling red terminals off a reel on the bench, you're in the 22-18 range. Anything heavier (16-14 AWG) needs a blue-insulated barrel instead.
2) Why choose a nylon insulated disconnect over a vinyl one?
Nylon/polyamide insulation takes more heat and more abuse than vinyl, and it resists cracking when the barrel is crimped or the sleeve gets flexed in a bundle. On the RAD18-182 the sleeve is nylon, which is why it's the common pick for control panels, motor leads, and anywhere the terminal sits near a heat source. Vinyl is fine for low-temperature, low-stress work.
3) How long is the RAD18-182 female disconnect?
Overall length is .83 inch. That matters when you're terminating inside a crowded junction box or a shallow control enclosure, where the stacked length of terminal plus tab plus wire bend determines whether the cover goes back on.
4) Do I need a special crimp tool for these nylon insulated terminals?
Use a crimper with insulated-terminal nests sized for the 22-18 AWG range, matched to the red color code. The nylon sleeve on the RAD18-182 is meant to be crimped through along with the brass barrel, so a bare-terminal or non-insulated die will cut the sleeve instead of forming it. The tool is a separate purchase.
5) What is the conductor barrel on the Sta-Kon RAD18-182 made of?
Brass. Brass barrels crimp down well on stranded copper and give a solid mechanical grip; the nylon sleeve over it provides the insulation and strain relief.
6) Are Sta-Kon RAD18-182 terminals made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States. Useful if you're filling an order with domestic-content requirements on a government or institutional job.
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Does the Sta-Kon RAD18-182 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RAD18-182 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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