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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:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon 18RA-10CP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 18RA-10CP ring terminal crimp onto?
The 18RA-10CP accepts 22 to 16 AWG stranded copper wire. That's the red color code band on insulated terminals, so if you're matching by color on a control panel or fixture harness, red is the 22-16 range. Anything heavier (14-16 AWG and up) needs the blue or yellow range instead.
2) What stud or screw size does the 18RA-10CP ring terminal fit?
It's a No. 10 ring, so it goes over a #10 stud or screw. It will also pass over a smaller #8 or #6 screw, but the ring tongue will be loose on the shank, so use a washer if you drop down in size. It won't fit a 1/4 inch stud.
3) Is this ring terminal rated for 600 volt control wiring?
Yes. The vinyl insulated barrel is rated to 600 V, which covers standard 480Y/277 and 208Y/120 control and branch circuit wiring in commercial panels. It is UL recognized under file E9809.
4) Why use a ring terminal instead of a fork or spade terminal on a terminal block?
A ring tongue cannot slip off the stud if the screw backs out, so it's the choice for vibration-prone equipment, motor connections, and anywhere a dropped connection is a safety issue. A fork terminal installs faster because you don't have to remove the screw, but it can work loose. The 18RA-10CP is the closed-ring version for 22-16 AWG on a No. 10 stud.
5) Is the Sta-Kon 18RA-10CP terminal copper or aluminum, and can I use it on aluminum conductors?
The barrel is copper, so use it on copper conductors only. Crimping copper hardware onto aluminum wire creates a dissimilar-metal joint that corrodes and heats; aluminum conductors need a terminal marked AL or AL9CU with the proper compound.
6) Do I need a special crimp tool for Sta-Kon insulated ring terminals?
Use an insulated-terminal crimper sized for the 22-16 AWG (red) nest. A general-purpose plier-style crimper on the red die will seat it, but the vinyl sleeve has to be compressed over the wire insulation to get the strain relief the terminal is built for. Don't crimp it with a bare-terminal or pin die.
7) Is the Sta-Kon 18RA-10CP made in the USA for a Buy American spec job?
Country of origin on the 18RA-10CP is the United States, which is what institutional and federal buyers need for domestic-preference documentation. Confirm the specific clause your contract cites, since different programs have different content thresholds.
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Does the Sta-Kon 18RA-10CP come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 18RA-10CP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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