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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:
- 18-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RB14-516 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RB14-516 ring terminal accept?
The RB14-516 is sized for 18 to 14 AWG stranded copper wire. That is the blue color code band, and the blue nylon insulation on this terminal is the field cue that you have the right gauge range in hand. For 16-14 AWG lamp cord, 14 AWG branch circuit conductors, and 18 AWG control wire it is the correct barrel. Anything 12 AWG or larger needs a yellow 12-10 terminal instead.
2) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt circuits?
Yes, the RB14-516 carries a 600 V rating, which covers standard 120/208/240/277/480 V building power and control wiring. It is also UL recognized under file E9809. That rating is what lets it be used in panel, luminaire, and motor-connection work rather than low-voltage only.
3) What is the barrel on the Sta-Kon RB14-516 made of, and can I use it on aluminum wire?
The conductor barrel is copper, so it is for copper conductors only. Aluminum wire needs an AL9CU or AL-rated connector with the appropriate inhibitor compound. Putting bare copper on aluminum creates a dissimilar-metal joint that corrodes and heats.
4) Does the nylon insulation on this terminal hold up better than vinyl?
The RB14-516 uses a nylon insulating sleeve rather than vinyl. Nylon is tougher against abrasion and solvents and resists splitting when the barrel is crimped, which is why it is specified for panel and equipment work where terminals get pulled through raceway or handled repeatedly. Color is blue, the 18-14 AWG code.
5) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon insulated ring terminals?
Insulated nylon barrels like the RB14-516 are crimped with an insulated-terminal tool that has a nest matched to the 18-14 AWG (blue) color code. A plain open-barrel or non-insulated die will crush the nylon and give an unreliable joint. Use the blue station on the tool, and crimp over the barrel, not the ring tongue.
6) Is the Sta-Kon RB14-516 made in the USA? I have a Buy American requirement.
Country of origin on the RB14-516 is the United States. For federal, military, or state procurement with domestic-sourcing language, that is the data point your submittal needs, alongside the UL E9809 recognition.
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Does the Sta-Kon RB14-516 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RB14-516 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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