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INS NYL RING TERM 12-10 No8 YELLOW
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Ring 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 RC863 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RC863 ring terminal crimp onto?
The RC863 is sized for 12 to 10 AWG conductor. That is also what the yellow nylon insulation tells you at a glance on the job: in the standard color code yellow is the 12-10 AWG band, red is 22-16 and blue is 16-14. If you are landing 14 AWG, this barrel is too large to form a reliable crimp and you want the blue 16-14 terminal instead.
2) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt control and branch circuit work?
Yes. The RC863 nylon insulated ring terminal carries a 600 V rating and is UL recognized under file E9809, so it is suitable for typical 600 V class control panel, motor connection, and branch circuit terminations.
3) Should I use a ring terminal or a spade (fork) terminal on a panel terminal block?
Ring terminals like the RC863 require you to fully remove the screw to land the wire, but once torqued the connection cannot vibrate off the stud. Fork terminals slide in under a loosened screw and are faster for service work, but can back out. On motor leads, grounds, and anything subject to vibration, use the ring. Many panel specs and inspectors require ring tongues on stud terminations for exactly that reason.
4) Can I crimp the RC863 with a standard color-coded insulated terminal tool?
Yes, use the yellow nest or die of an insulated-terminal crimper, matching the 12-10 AWG band. Do not use a bare-terminal or open-barrel die on it, and avoid pliers: an under-formed crimp on a 600 V termination is the usual cause of a hot joint at the stud.
5) What part number do I order for the Sta-Kon 12-10 AWG yellow ring with a No. 8 stud hole?
Order Sta-Kon RC863. That part number is the yellow nylon insulated ring terminal for 12-10 AWG wire with a No. 8 stud tongue. It is made in the United States.
6) What is the RC863 barrel made of, and does the nylon insulation hold up better than vinyl?
The conductor barrel is copper, which is what you want against copper wire for a low resistance crimp and no dissimilar metal issues. The insulation is nylon rather than vinyl: nylon resists abrasion, cut-through, and cold cracking better in tight raceways and panel bundles, and it does not deform as readily during crimping.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC863 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC863 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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