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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:
- 18-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RB2217 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Sta-Kon RB2217 fork terminal crimp?
The RB2217 locking fork terminal takes 18 to 14 AWG stranded copper wire. That is the blue color code range, and the blue vinyl insulation on the barrel is the field identifier for it, so if you are pulling from a mixed bin the blue sleeve tells you you are in the 16/14 band.
2) What stud or screw size does the RB2217 fit?
It is a No. 6 stud terminal, so the fork slot is sized for a #6 screw or stud on a terminal block, breaker, or device. A #8 or #10 screw will not pass through the slot, so for larger studs you need the matching larger-stud fork or ring in the same 18-14 AWG family.
3) Can I use the Sta-Kon RB2217 on a 480V motor control circuit?
Yes. The terminal is rated 600 V, which covers 120, 208, 240, 277 and 480 V control and power circuits found in commercial panels and motor control centers.
4) Is a locking fork terminal better than a ring terminal for control panel work?
Depends on whether you can get the wire off the stud without removing the screw. A fork (spade) terminal slides on and off around a loosened screw, which is why panel builders and controls techs use them on terminal strips they expect to service. The locking tangs on the RB2217 fork grip under the screw head so it resists backing out, closing most of the gap in retention against a ring. A true ring terminal is still the choice where a captive connection is required and nothing can be pulled out from under a loose screw.
5) Is the RB2217 UL recognized, and is it made in the USA?
It carries UL file E9809 and is manufactured in the United States. Both matter on institutional and government jobs where submittals ask for a UL file reference and domestic origin on electrical components.
6) What is the barrel made of on this Sta-Kon terminal, and can I use it on aluminum wire?
The conductor barrel is copper, so it is intended for copper conductors. Do not terminate aluminum wire with it; aluminum requires a connector specifically marked AL or AL9CU for that service.
7) What part number do I order for the Sta-Kon blue fork terminal for #6 studs?
Order Sta-Kon RB2217. That is the manufacturer part number for the vinyl insulated locking fork terminal, 18-14 AWG, No. 6 stud.
8) Does the vinyl insulation on the RB2217 provide strain relief for panel wiring?
The vinyl sleeve covers the barrel and gives insulation plus support where the wire enters, but it is not a nylon insulated or heat shrink terminal. For high vibration or damp locations where you want a moisture seal and more aggressive strain relief, step up to a nylon insulated or adhesive-lined heat shrink fork in the same 18-14 AWG, #6 stud configuration.
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Does the Sta-Kon RB2217 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RB2217 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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