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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Ring 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 10RC-516 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon 10RC-516 ring terminal accept?
The 10RC-516 is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded copper conductors. The yellow vinyl insulation is the standard color code for that 12-10 range, so on a panel full of mixed terminals you can spot the heavy-gauge ones without reading the barrel. Run it on 14 AWG or smaller and the crimp won't hold; step down to a blue 16-14 or red 22-16 terminal for those conductors.
2) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt control and branch circuit work?
Yes, the Sta-Kon 10RC-516 carries a 600 V rating, which covers normal commercial branch circuits, motor control panels, and lighting gear. It is also UL recognized under file E9809, so it will satisfy an inspector asking for a listed termination on 12-10 AWG copper.
3) Do I need a special crimper for the Sta-Kon 10RC-516, or will pliers work?
This is a non-insulated-barrel-under-vinyl Sta-Kon style terminal and it is meant to be crimped with a controlled-cycle crimper matched to the 12-10 AWG yellow color code, not squeezed with pliers. A pliers crimp deforms the copper barrel unevenly, and that is where resistance and heat show up later. Use a ratcheting insulated-terminal crimper with a yellow die station.
4) Is the 10RC-516 terminal copper or aluminum, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so the 10RC-516 is for copper conductors only. Crimping copper onto aluminum wire creates a dissimilar-metal joint that corrodes and loses contact pressure over time. If you are terminating aluminum, you need a connector marked AL or AL9CU with the appropriate inhibitor compound.
5) Is the Sta-Kon 10RC-516 made in the USA for government or Buy American jobs?
Country of origin on the 10RC-516 is the United States, which is what procurement officers on federal, municipal, and institutional contracts need documented. Specify it by brand and part number, Sta-Kon 10RC-516, on the submittal.
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Does the Sta-Kon 10RC-516 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 10RC-516 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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