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INS VIN FORK TERM 22-16 No8 RED
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Fork 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 RA1147 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RA1147 fork terminal accept?
The RA1147 is sized for 22 to 16 AWG stranded copper conductors, which is the red insulation color code on Sta-Kon terminals. If you're terminating 14 or 12 AWG, you need the next size up (blue, 16-14 AWG, or yellow, 12-10 AWG) instead of this one.
2) What screw size does the RA1147 fork terminal fit?
It's a No. 8 stud fork terminal, so it slips over a #8 screw or terminal-block stud without removing the screw entirely. Loosen the screw a couple of turns, slide the fork under the head, and retighten. For a #6 or #10 stud you want a different size.
3) Can I use this terminal on 480V control wiring?
Yes. The Sta-Kon RA1147 is rated 600 V, which covers 120V, 240V, and 480V control and power circuits within its 22-16 AWG wire range.
4) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on a terminal block?
A fork (spade) terminal like the RA1147 goes on and comes off without pulling the screw out of the block, which saves real time on panel work and on anything you expect to re-terminate. A ring terminal is captive, so it can't vibrate off a loosened screw, which is why ring is preferred on motors, vehicles, and high-vibration equipment. Both here are copper with vinyl insulation; pick fork for serviceability, ring for vibration.
5) What conductor material is the RA1147 barrel, and can I crimp it onto aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so it's for copper conductors only. Aluminum wire needs an AL-rated or AL9CU dual-rated connector with the proper inhibitor compound; crimping aluminum into a copper-only barrel invites a galvanic failure at the joint.
6) Does the vinyl insulation on this terminal need extra heat shrink or a boot?
No. The RA1147 comes with a factory vinyl insulating sleeve over the barrel, so the crimp is already covered for standard dry indoor panel and equipment work. The insulation is red, which also serves as the 22-16 AWG size code on the bench.
7) Is the Sta-Kon RA1147 made in the USA for Buy American requirements?
Country of origin on the RA1147 is the United States, which is what government, healthcare, and institutional buyers with domestic-sourcing clauses need on the submittal.
8) What is the exact part number to order this red No. 8 fork terminal?
Manufacturer part number is RA1147, Sta-Kon brand. One model covers the whole offering, so there are no finish or size suffixes to specify.
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Does the Sta-Kon RA1147 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA1147 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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