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INS NYL FORK TERM 12-10 No8 YELL
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Fork Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 12-10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RC1124 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RC1124 fork terminal accept?
The RC1124 is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded copper wire, which is the yellow color code on insulated terminals. Run it on 14-16 AWG and the barrel won't grip properly after crimping, so step down to a blue (16-14 AWG) terminal for smaller conductors.
2) What screw or stud size does the RC1124 fork terminal fit?
It's built for a No. 8 screw or stud. The open fork slides under a loosened #8 terminal screw without pulling the wire off the block, which is why electricians use these on panel boards and control terminal strips instead of a closed ring tongue.
3) Is the Sta-Kon RC1124 UL listed, and what voltage can I use it at?
Yes. The RC1124 carries UL file E9809 and is rated 600 V, so it covers standard commercial and industrial control and branch-circuit wiring up to 600 volts.
4) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on a control panel?
A fork (spade) terminal like the RC1124 goes on and off under a partly backed-out screw, so it is the faster choice for terminal strips you expect to service, troubleshoot, or re-terminate. A ring terminal is captive and can't vibrate loose off the screw, so it's the better pick on motor leads, grounding lugs, and anything subject to vibration. Both are available in the same 12-10 AWG yellow size range.
5) Is the barrel on the RC1124 copper or aluminum, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The conductor barrel is copper, so use it on copper conductors only. Aluminum building wire needs an AL-rated or AL9CU dual-rated connector; a plain copper barrel on aluminum will give you a corroding, high-resistance joint.
6) What does the nylon insulation on the RC1124 give me over a vinyl terminal?
Nylon insulation is tougher than vinyl, resists abrasion and cut-through where wires are pulled through tight gutters, and holds up better to heat and solvents. The sleeve is yellow, which is the standard color code for the 12-10 AWG range, so a tech can identify the gauge at a glance in a panel full of terminations.
7) Are Sta-Kon RC1124 terminals made in the USA?
Country of origin on the RC1124 is the United States, which matters for jobs carrying Buy American or domestic-preference language in the spec.
8) What is the exact part number to order for the yellow No. 8 fork terminal?
Order Sta-Kon RC1124. That single MPN covers the nylon insulated fork terminal for 12-10 AWG with a No. 8 stud opening in yellow; there are no size or finish options to specify.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC1124 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC1124 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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