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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)Mexico (MX)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Ring Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 8 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RDV167 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RDV167 ring terminal take?
The RDV167 is built for 8 AWG conductor. It is a single-size barrel, so it won't crimp down reliably on 10 or 12 AWG, and it won't accept 6 AWG at all. If you're pulling 8 AWG branch circuits or feeder taps to a stud, this is the right barrel; step to a different part number for anything else.
2) Should I use a ring terminal or a fork terminal for an 8 AWG connection to a terminal block?
Use the ring, which is what the RDV167 is, anywhere the connection sees vibration or is safety critical, like a motor lead, ground connection, or panel feeder. The screw has to come all the way out to remove a ring, so it cannot back off and slip free. A fork or spade is only worth it when you need to service the connection often without fully backing out the screw.
3) Is the barrel on this terminal copper or aluminum, and can I use it on aluminum wire?
The RDV167 barrel is copper. It is a copper-only terminal, so use it on copper conductors. Aluminum conductors need a terminal rated AL or AL9CU, otherwise you get galvanic corrosion and a hot joint.
4) Do I need a special crimper for the 8 AWG RDV167?
Yes. At 8 AWG this is beyond hand-squeeze plier range for a reliable crimp, so you want the full-cycle Sta-Kon style ratchet or hydraulic tool with the die nest that matches the 8 AWG insulated barrel. A generic insulated-terminal plier sized for 22-10 AWG will not fully form this barrel.
5) Why is the RDV167 red when most 8 AWG terminals aren't?
The red vinyl on this one identifies it as the 8 AWG size in Sta-Kon's insulation color coding, not the small-gauge red you see on 22-16 AWG terminals. Don't pick by color alone across brands, go by the printed wire size.
6) Where is the Sta-Kon RDV167 made?
Production is in the United States and Mexico. That matters if you are filling a government or institutional order with domestic sourcing language, since country of origin can vary by lot, so confirm on the packaging for the specific shipment.
How fast can I get the Sta-Kon RDV167 delivered?
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Does the Sta-Kon RDV167 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RDV167 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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