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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- Disconnects
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Male Disconnect
- Standards:
- UL E66716
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 16-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Brass
Sta-Kon RB2517M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RB2517M male disconnect crimp onto?
The RB2517M is sized for 16-14 AWG stranded wire, which is the blue color code on insulated terminals. If you are terminating 22-18 AWG, you need a red-barrel terminal instead; 12-10 AWG needs a yellow one. Crimping 16 AWG or smaller into this barrel without the right die leaves a loose joint.
2) Will the Sta-Kon RB2517M mate with a standard .250 quick-disconnect female terminal?
Yes. It is a male 250 tab, meaning a 1/4 inch wide blade, so it plugs into any standard .250 female quick-disconnect or a .250 spade receptacle on a motor, switch, or appliance. A .187 or .110 female will not fit this tab.
3) Is the RB2517M disconnect rated for 600 volt control wiring?
Rated 600 V, so it is usable in motor control panels, line voltage fixture whips, and HVAC control circuits within that limit. It also carries UL file E66716.
4) Is this Sta-Kon terminal UL listed for inspected commercial work?
The RB2517M carries UL file number E66716 on its listing data, which is what an inspector or a facilities spec will want to see against the terminal. Country of origin is the United States.
5) What is the barrel on the Sta-Kon RB2517M made of, and does the insulation cover the crimp?
Brass barrel with a vinyl insulating sleeve over it. The vinyl covers the crimp area so the connection is insulated once it is made, which is why these are the common choice inside panels and junction boxes where terminals sit close together. Vinyl is not a high temperature sleeve, so for hot locations use a nylon or heat shrink insulated terminal instead.
6) Should I use a male disconnect or a female disconnect on my wire?
The RB2517M is the male half, the tab. Standard practice is to put the female (receptacle) half on the supply or energized conductor so no exposed blade is live when the joint is pulled apart, and the male tab on the load side device. If the equipment you are wiring already has a .250 male tab on it, you want the female version, not this one.
7) Is the Sta-Kon RB2517M supplied on a tape strip for a production crimper?
Yes, the RB2517M is a tape-mounted version, intended for feeding a semi-automatic or bench crimp tool rather than loose hand crimping. If you are doing one-off service work in the field, a loose-piece 16-14 AWG .250 male disconnect is easier to handle.
8) What part number do I order to match blue 16-14 AWG .250 male tabs already in my panel?
Order Sta-Kon RB2517M. Blue insulation, brass barrel, 16-14 AWG, .250 male tab, 600 V. Matching the color band and the tab width is how you keep a panel standardized across future repairs.
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Does the Sta-Kon RB2517M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RB2517M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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