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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Germany (DE)
- Product Subgroup:
- Ferrules
- Product Type:
- Polypropylene Insulated Ferrule
- Standards:
- UL E489056
- Wire Size:
- 10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon F2042 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Sta-Kon F2042 ferrule UL recognized?
It carries UL file E489056. For panel builds and control cabinets that have to pass inspection on terminated stranded conductors, that file number is what the inspector or the submittal package is looking for.
2) Why is the Sta-Kon F2042 wire ferrule yellow?
Yellow is the color code for the 6 mm2 / 10 AWG size in the standard DIN ferrule color scheme, and the F2042's polypropylene insulating collar is yellow. On a panel where several ferrule sizes are in use, the color is how an electrician confirms at a glance that the right size went on the right conductor.
3) Do I need a special crimp tool for the F2042 wire ferrule, or can I use regular lug crimpers?
Insulated ferrules in the 6 mm2 / 10 AWG range need a dedicated ferrule crimper - a four-indent or hex-profile die that compresses the copper barrel evenly around the strands. Standard insulated-terminal crimpers (the red/blue/yellow nest type) deform the barrel on one axis and leave a connection that pulls out. Buy the ferrule and the matching die set together for the gauge you're terminating.
4) Should I use a wire ferrule or a ring/fork terminal on stranded wire going into a terminal block?
Use a ferrule when the conductor lands in a screw-clamp or cage-clamp terminal block, as the F2042 is built for. The ferrule gathers the strands into a solid pin so the clamp screw can't splay or shear them. Ring and fork terminals are for landing on a stud or a screw head you tighten down on top of the terminal. They aren't interchangeable - putting a bare stranded wire into a clamp block is what the ferrule exists to prevent.
5) What is the Sta-Kon F2042 ferrule made of, and can I use it in a damp or corrosive panel location?
The crimp barrel is copper with a polypropylene insulating sleeve. Copper gives you the conductivity and the ductility to take a proper hex or square crimp without cracking, and the polypropylene collar insulates the entry and keeps strands from splaying. Polypropylene handles typical industrial panel environments; for high-temperature enclosures, check the temperature rating your spec calls for against the insulation you select.
6) Where is the Sta-Kon F2042 ferrule manufactured?
Germany. Country of origin matters on federal and institutional procurement where a submittal has to document origin, so it's worth noting for government and healthcare purchasing packages.
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Does the Sta-Kon F2042 come with a warranty?
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