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Manufacturer Resources
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:
- 18-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon 14RB-8FCP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 14RB-8FCP fork terminal crimp onto?
The 14RB-8FCP is sized for 18 to 14 AWG stranded wire, which is the blue color code band on insulated terminals. Pull out the stud size separately: the fork fits a No. 8 screw or stud. If you are terminating 16 AWG thermostat or control wire into a No. 8 terminal screw, this is the right barrel size.
2) Is the Sta-Kon 14RB-8FCP rated for 600 volt control and branch circuit wiring?
Yes. The vinyl insulated fork terminal carries a 600 V rating and is UL recognized under file E9809, so it is acceptable for 600 V control panels, motor control wiring and lighting circuits.
3) Can I use the Sta-Kon 14RB-8FCP on a No. 10 screw terminal?
No. The fork opening on the 14RB-8FCP is cut for a No. 8 stud. A No. 10 screw head and shank will not pass through it. Step up to the same 18-14 AWG blue fork terminal in a No. 10 stud size instead, and keep this one for No. 8 and smaller device screws.
4) Will a fork terminal work on a screw that is already installed, or do I need a ring terminal?
A fork (spade) terminal like the 14RB-8FCP slides in under a loosened screw head, so you can land a wire without backing the screw all the way out of a terminal block or device. A ring terminal needs the screw fully removed but it cannot pull off sideways if the screw loosens. For panel terminal strips and control wiring where service access matters, the fork is the usual pick; for vibration-prone equipment, use a ring.
5) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon insulated terminals?
Use an insulated-terminal crimp tool with the color-coded nest matching blue (18-14 AWG). The vinyl sleeve on the 14RB-8FCP is crimped along with the copper barrel, so a bare-terminal or open-barrel die will cut the insulation instead of forming it. A ratcheting insulated crimper sized to the blue nest gives a repeatable pull-out strength.
6) Does the blue insulation on this Sta-Kon terminal mean anything, or is it just color?
It is the standard gauge code. Blue insulation on a crimp terminal means the 16 to 14 AWG range, and the 14RB-8FCP is listed at 18 to 14 AWG. On a job where you are stocking red, blue and yellow terminals, grabbing blue tells you and the next electrician the wire range without reading the part number.
7) Is the Sta-Kon 14RB-8FCP made in the USA for spec and procurement requirements?
Country of origin on the 14RB-8FCP fork terminal is the United States, which matters if your project carries a domestic sourcing clause on electrical components.
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Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 14RB-8FCP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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