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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:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RA1153 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RA1153 fork terminal crimp onto?
The RA1153 is sized for 22 to 16 AWG stranded copper conductor. Red insulation is the standard color code for that gauge band, so if you are pulling 14 AWG or larger you need a blue (16-14) or yellow (12-10) terminal instead, not this one.
2) What size screw or stud does the RA1153 fork terminal fit?
It is a No. 10 stud terminal, so it slips over a #10 screw or binding-head terminal screw. Because it is a fork (spade) tongue rather than a ring, you do not have to remove the screw to land the wire, which is why these are the common choice on terminal strips, contactor blocks, and thermostat and control panel terminations.
3) Is a nylon insulated fork terminal rated for 600 volt control and power circuits?
Yes. The Sta-Kon RA1153 carries a 600 V rating, which covers standard commercial control wiring, motor control panels, and lighting circuits. It is UL recognized under file E9809.
4) Is the barrel on the RA1153 fork terminal copper or aluminum?
Copper. That matters because copper barrels are for copper conductor only; if you are terminating aluminum wire you need a terminal listed AL9CU, not this one.
5) Should I use a nylon insulated terminal or a vinyl one for panel wiring?
Nylon insulation, as used on the RA1153, is tougher than vinyl and holds up better to abrasion when wires are pulled through a crowded panel or flexed at a hinged door. Vinyl is cheaper but nicks and splits more readily. For MRO stock in control cabinets, nylon is the one most spec writers call out.
6) Is this a Buy American / domestically made electrical terminal?
The Sta-Kon RA1153 is made in the United States, which is what institutional and government procurement buyers typically need documented for domestic-preference contracts.
7) Do I need a special crimp tool for the RA1153, and what does "BH" mean?
BH refers to the brazed-seam barrel construction on the Sta-Kon terminal. Crimp it with a tool matched to insulated terminals in the red 22-16 AWG nest; a plier-style uninsulated crimper will crush the nylon sleeve and give you an unreliable termination.
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Does the Sta-Kon RA1153 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA1153 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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