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INS VIN LKG FORK TERM 22-16 BLT 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:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RA2227 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Sta-Kon RA2227 fork terminal crimp onto?
The RA2227 locking fork terminal takes 22 to 16 AWG stranded or solid copper wire. That is the red insulation color band, which is the standard code for the 22-16 AWG range, so if your wire falls outside that, you need a different terminal (blue for 16-14, yellow for 12-10).
2) Will the RA2227 fit a #6 screw terminal?
Yes, it's sized for a No. 6 stud or screw. The fork (spade) tongue slides under a loosened No. 6 terminal screw without removing the screw completely, which is why these get used on terminal strips and control panels where backing a screw all the way out means losing it.
3) Is the RA2227 fork terminal UL listed?
It carries UL file E9809. If your inspector or spec calls for UL recognized terminations on a control panel build, that file number is what you cite on the submittal.
4) Is the barrel copper or aluminum, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The RA2227 barrel is copper, so it is for copper conductors only. Aluminum wire needs an AL/CU rated connector with an oxide inhibitor; a copper-only terminal on aluminum will corrode at the joint and build resistance.
5) What is a locking fork terminal and why use it instead of a plain spade?
A locking fork has barbs or upturned tangs on the tines that grip under the screw head, so the terminal resists pulling out sideways under vibration. A plain spade will walk out if the screw loosens. A ring terminal holds better still, but the screw has to come all the way out to install it, which is where the fork wins on service work and dense terminal blocks.
6) What voltage is the Sta-Kon RA2227 rated for?
600 V. That covers ordinary 120/208, 277/480 control and branch wiring, so it is usable in panelboards, motor control, and lighting controls at building voltages.
7) Do I need a special crimp tool for Sta-Kon RA2227 terminals?
Use a ratcheting crimper with the insulated-terminal nest matched to the red 22-16 AWG color code. The vinyl insulation sleeve is crimped along with the barrel, so an uninsulated-terminal die or a plier-style cutter will split the vinyl and give you a loose joint.
8) What part number do I order for the red 22-16 AWG #6 locking fork terminal?
Sta-Kon RA2227 is the manufacturer part number. Red vinyl, 22-16 AWG, No. 6 stud, locking fork tongue.
9) Is the Sta-Kon RA2227 made in the USA?
Yes, country of origin is the United States. That matters if you are bidding federal or institutional work with domestic sourcing language on the electrical submittal.
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Does the Sta-Kon RA2227 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA2227 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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