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INS VIN LKG FORK TERM 12-10 AWG No6
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Locking Fork 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 RC2207 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RC2207 fork terminal accept?
The RC2207 is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded copper conductors. The yellow vinyl insulation is the standard color code for that gauge band, so on a panel where you also run 16-14 AWG (blue) and 22-16 AWG (red) terminals, the yellow barrel is your visual check that you grabbed the right crimp before you set the tool. Using it on a smaller conductor than 12 AWG leaves the wire loose in the barrel and the crimp will pull out.
2) What screw size does the RC2207 locking fork terminal fit?
It is a No. 6 stud terminal, so it slips over a #6 screw or stud on a terminal block, breaker, or contactor. The fork is a locking style, meaning the tongue has formed tangs that grip under the screw head and resist backing off, so the terminal will not slide out sideways if the screw loosens slightly. For a #8 or #10 stud you need a different tongue size.
3) Can I use a fork terminal instead of a ring terminal on my control panel?
A locking fork terminal like the RC2207 goes on and off without removing the screw completely, which is why panel builders and controls techs prefer it for terminal strips they expect to service. A ring terminal is fully captive and cannot pull off even with the screw backed out, so it is the better choice on vibrating equipment or anywhere a code or spec sheet calls for a captive connection. The locking tangs on this fork narrow that gap but do not make it captive.
4) Is the RC2207 terminal copper or aluminum, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so it is intended for copper conductors only. Terminating aluminum wire requires a terminal specifically marked AL or AL/CU, and crimping aluminum into a copper-only barrel sets up a dissimilar-metal joint that corrodes and heats.
5) Do I need a special crimp tool for Sta-Kon insulated terminals?
Insulated barrel terminals in the 12-10 AWG range crimp with an insulated-terminal crimper on the yellow die station. The yellow insulation on the RC2207 matches that die position. Do not use an uninsulated or open-barrel die on it, since that will split the vinyl sleeve and leave the conductor exposed.
6) Is the Sta-Kon RC2207 made in the USA for a Buy American job?
Country of origin on the RC2207 is the United States, which is the field procurement officers on federally funded and government MRO work typically need documented.
7) What is the exact part number to order this Sta-Kon yellow fork terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon RC2207. That is the manufacturer part number for the vinyl insulated locking fork terminal, 12-10 AWG, No. 6 stud.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC2207 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC2207 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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