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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:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RA873 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Sta-Kon RA873 ring terminal crimp onto?
The RA873 is sized for 22 to 16 AWG stranded copper conductors. Red insulation is the standard color code for that range, so if you are working off a color-coded crimp tool, the red die nest is the one to use. Anything heavier than 16 AWG will not seat in the barrel and will not hold a proper crimp.
2) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt control and branch circuit wiring?
Yes. The RA873 carries a 600 V rating and is UL recognized under file E9809, which covers it for standard 600 volt control panel, motor connection, and branch circuit terminations.
3) Should I use a ring terminal or a fork terminal on a panel terminal block?
A ring terminal like the RA873 is the one to use anywhere vibration or an accidental tug could pull a connection loose. The closed tongue has to have the nut fully removed to come off, so it cannot back out from under a loose screw the way a spade or fork tongue can. Fork terminals are faster to service because they slide in sideways without pulling the screw out, which is why they show up on densely packed terminal strips. For motor leads, grounds, and anything on moving equipment, ring is the safer choice.
4) Is the RA873 conductor barrel copper or aluminum?
Copper barrel with a nylon insulating sleeve. That makes it a copper-only terminal, so use it on stranded copper conductors, not aluminum. Nylon insulation holds up better to flexing and abrasion than vinyl and resists cracking when the terminal is crimped and bent into a panel.
5) Are Sta-Kon RA873 terminals made in the USA for government and institutional jobs?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters on federal, military, and some institutional procurement where domestic-sourced components are specified. Pair that with the UL E9809 recognition and the 600 V rating when you need to document a submittal.
6) What part number do I order to restock red #10 ring terminals for 22-16 AWG?
The manufacturer part number is RA873, a Sta-Kon nylon insulated ring terminal, red, 22-16 AWG, #10 bolt. That is the number to quote for a straight restock or a distributor cross.
7) Can I crimp the RA873 with plain pliers or do I need a proper crimp tool?
Use a crimp tool matched to insulated terminals in the 22-16 AWG range, which is the red-coded nest on most color-coded tools. Pliers deform the copper barrel unevenly and crush the nylon sleeve, and a bad crimp is what later shows up as a hot joint on a 600 V circuit.
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Does the Sta-Kon RA873 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA873 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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