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INS VIN LKG FORK TERM 12-10 AWG No8
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 RC2217 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RC2217 fork terminal accept?
The RC2217 is sized for 12-10 AWG conductors, and the yellow vinyl insulation is the standard color code for that range. Run it on anything smaller than 12 AWG and the barrel won't crimp down tight on the strands, so step to a terminal rated for the smaller gauge instead.
2) What stud or screw size does this locking fork terminal fit?
The RC2217 fork is cut for a No. 8 stud or screw. The fork tongue slides under a loosened terminal screw rather than requiring the screw to come all the way out, and the locking tangs keep it from backing off the screw once it is tightened.
3) Should I use a locking fork terminal or a ring terminal on a terminal block?
A ring terminal is the more secure of the two because the screw passes through a closed hole and the lug cannot come off without removing the screw entirely. The locking fork, like the RC2217, trades a little of that for serviceability: you back the screw out a couple of turns, slide the fork in or out, and retighten. The locking tangs on the fork grip under the screw head so it resists pulling out under vibration. On panel terminal strips and device screws that get re-terminated, the fork saves real time. Where code or spec calls for a captive connection, use a ring.
4) Is the RC2217 terminal barrel copper or aluminum, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so it is for copper conductors. Aluminum building wire needs an AL9CU rated connector; crimping aluminum into a copper-only barrel invites galvanic corrosion and a loose joint over time.
5) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon RC2217 insulated terminals?
It is an insulated crimp terminal, so it needs an insulated-barrel crimp die sized for the yellow 12-10 AWG range. A bare-terminal or open-barrel tool will cut the vinyl sleeve instead of forming it. The tool is not supplied with the terminals.
6) Are these fork terminals made in the USA for a Buy American or government spec job?
Country of origin on the Sta-Kon RC2217 is the United States, which is the data point a government, education or healthcare procurement file usually needs for domestic-preference review.
7) How do I identify the right Sta-Kon terminal for 12-10 AWG wire when standardizing an MRO stock room?
Go by color plus stud size. Yellow insulation marks the 12-10 AWG range across insulated terminals, and the RC2217 is the locking fork version of that range cut for a No. 8 screw. Stocking by color band keeps techs from grabbing a blue 16-14 body and crimping a 10 AWG into it.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC2217 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC2217 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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