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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Fork 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-8FCP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon 10RC-8FCP fork terminal crimp onto?
The 10RC-8FCP is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded copper conductor, which is the yellow color code in insulated terminal systems. If you're terminating 16-14 AWG, you need a blue-coded terminal instead; 22-18 AWG takes red. Crimping 12-10 AWG tooling onto a smaller conductor leaves a loose joint that will back out under vibration.
2) What stud or screw size does this Sta-Kon fork terminal fit?
It is a No. 8 stud terminal, so it slips over a #8 screw or terminal block stud. The fork (spade) tongue means you can slide it under a loosened screw head without removing the screw entirely, which is why electricians favor it on crowded terminal strips and control panel blocks.
3) Can I use the Sta-Kon 10RC-8FCP 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. It is UL recognized under file E9809.
4) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal for panel wiring?
A fork terminal like the 10RC-8FCP is the faster choice when you expect to service the connection: the open tongue slides out from under a backed-off #8 screw, so you don't have to pull the screw or disturb neighboring conductors. A ring terminal is captive and won't walk off the stud if the screw loosens, so it's the better pick for vibration-heavy equipment or anywhere a code requirement or spec calls for a captive lug. Same wire range, same crimp, different removal behavior.
5) Is the Sta-Kon 10RC-8FCP terminal copper, and can I put it on aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so it is for copper conductors only. Terminating aluminum wire with a copper-only terminal creates a dissimilar-metal joint that corrodes and overheats; aluminum needs an AL9CU or AL-rated connector instead.
6) Is the insulation on this Sta-Kon terminal nylon or vinyl, and does that matter?
Vinyl. Vinyl insulated barrels are the standard general-purpose choice for panel and equipment wiring, and the yellow sleeve doubles as the 12-10 AWG size code. If your spec calls out nylon insulation for higher heat or abrasion resistance, this is not the right part and you should order a nylon insulated fork terminal in the same 12-10 AWG, #8 stud size.
7) Are these Sta-Kon terminals made in the USA for a government or institutional job?
Country of origin on the 10RC-8FCP is the United States, which is what procurement teams on federally funded and Buy American jobs typically need documented. The part number to reference on the submittal is Sta-Kon 10RC-8FCP.
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Does the Sta-Kon 10RC-8FCP come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 10RC-8FCP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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