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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:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon 18RA-10FCP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 18RA-10FCP fork terminal crimp onto?
The 18RA-10FCP accepts 22 to 16 AWG stranded copper conductor. The red insulation is the standard color code for that gauge band, so if you are pulling red terminals out of a bin you are working the 22-16 range. For 16-14 AWG you need the blue series instead, and for 12-10 AWG the yellow.
2) What screw size does this red Sta-Kon fork terminal fit?
It is a No. 10 stud terminal, so it slips over a #10 screw or stud on a terminal block, breaker lug, or device screw. The fork (spade) tongue means you can slide it under a partially backed-out screw without removing the screw entirely, which is why electricians favor it over a ring terminal on crowded panels and control strips.
3) Is this terminal rated for 600 volt control and branch circuit work?
Yes, the 18RA-10FCP carries a 600 V rating and is UL recognized under file E9809, which covers the typical 120/208/240/480 V control and lighting circuits in commercial panels. The vinyl sleeve is the insulating barrier, so it must be crimped so the barrel is fully seated in the sleeve to hold that rating.
4) Fork terminal or ring terminal for control panel wiring?
Use the fork, like the Sta-Kon 18RA-10FCP, where you want to service the connection without pulling the screw out of the block, typical of terminal strips, relay bases, and control cabinets. Use a ring terminal where the connection is subject to vibration or where a code or spec requires a captive connection, since a fork can back off the stud if the screw loosens. Both land on the same No. 10 stud.
5) Can I use these fork terminals on aluminum wire?
No. The barrel on the 18RA-10FCP is copper, so it is for copper conductors only. Terminating aluminum in a copper-only barrel invites galvanic corrosion and a high resistance joint; for aluminum you need a terminal specifically marked AL or AL/CU with the appropriate inhibitor compound.
6) Do I need a special crimp tool for Sta-Kon insulated terminals?
Crimp it with a tool made for insulated terminals, matched to the red 22-16 AWG color-coded nest. A plain uninsulated-barrel die or pliers crushes the vinyl sleeve and gives an unreliable joint, which puts the 600 V rating and the UL recognition in question. One crimp through both the barrel and the insulation support is what the design expects.
7) Is the Sta-Kon 18RA-10FCP made in the USA for Buy American procurement?
Country of origin on the 18RA-10FCP is the United States, which is what a government, education, or healthcare buyer needs on file for domestic-preference purchasing. Order it by manufacturer part number 18RA-10FCP.
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