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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Locking 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 RC10-6FL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RC10-6FL fork terminal take?
The RC10-6FL is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded copper conductors, which is the yellow color code on insulated terminals. Run it on 14 AWG or smaller and the barrel won't grip properly after crimping, so step down to a blue 16-14 AWG terminal for that wire.
2) What screw or stud size does this yellow fork terminal fit?
It is a No. 6 fork, so it slips over a #6 screw or stud, typical of small terminal blocks, control-panel strips, and device terminals. For a #8 or #10 screw you need the next tongue size up in the same 12-10 AWG yellow range.
3) Can I use this terminal on a 480V motor control circuit?
Yes. The RC10-6FL carries a 600 V rating, which covers 120, 208, 240, 277, and 480 V control and power circuits. It is UL recognized under file E9809.
4) Why choose a locking fork terminal instead of a plain spade or a ring terminal?
A locking fork has turned-up tangs on the tongue that catch under the screw head, so it resists pulling out sideways the way an open spade can, but it still installs without removing the screw. A ring terminal is more secure under vibration, though you have to back the screw all the way out to land it. On a dense terminal strip where you may need to service one wire at a time, the locking fork is the practical pick.
5) Is the barrel on this Sta-Kon terminal copper or aluminum?
Copper, with nylon insulation over it. That makes it suitable for copper conductors only, not aluminum building wire, which requires an AL/CU rated connector with the proper inhibitor compound.
6) Do I need a special crimp tool for the RC10-6FL?
Use a crimper with the yellow 12-10 AWG nest. Color-coded insulated terminal crimpers mark each die by the insulation color, and yellow is the 12-10 range on this terminal. Pliers or an undersized die will leave a loose joint that heats up under load.
7) Is nylon insulation better than vinyl on a crimp terminal?
Nylon insulation, as used on the RC10-6FL, holds up better to abrasion and higher ambient temperatures than vinyl, and it resists splitting when the insulation grip is crimped. Vinyl-insulated terminals are the lower-cost choice for lighter-duty, lower-temperature work. For panel and equipment wiring that gets handled during service, nylon is the one to spec.
8) Are these Sta-Kon terminals made in the USA?
Yes, the RC10-6FL is manufactured in the United States, which matters if you are filling a government or institutional order with domestic-content requirements.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC10-6FL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC10-6FL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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