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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal - 90 Degree Bend
- Wire Size:
- 12-10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RC863U – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RC863U ring terminal crimp onto?
The RC863U takes 12 to 10 AWG conductors. That is the yellow insulation band, so if you are matching by color on a panel build, yellow is the 12-10 range on Sta-Kon nylon insulated terminals. For 16-14 AWG or 22-18 AWG you need a different barrel size entirely, not this part.
2) Why would I use a 90 degree ring terminal instead of a straight one?
The flag or 90 degree bend puts the ring tongue perpendicular to the wire barrel, so the conductor runs parallel to the mounting surface instead of straight into the stud. That is what you want in a shallow enclosure, behind a motor terminal board, or anywhere a straight ring would force a tight radius on 12-10 AWG wire. If you have depth to work with, a standard straight ring terminal is the simpler choice.
3) Is this a ring terminal or a spade/fork terminal? I need something that cannot pull off the stud.
It is a closed ring tongue, not a fork. The screw has to come all the way out before the terminal can leave the stud, which is why rings are required on vibration-prone equipment and on grounding connections where a spade could back off. Sized for a No. 8 stud with a 12-10 AWG barrel.
4) What is the exact part number to order this yellow 90 degree ring terminal?
Order Sta-Kon RC863U. One part number covers it: nylon insulated, yellow, 12-10 AWG barrel, No. 8 stud ring, 90 degree bend. There are no finish or size options to specify.
5) Is the insulation on the RC863U nylon or vinyl?
Nylon. Nylon insulated barrels hold up better to abrasion and solvents than vinyl and resist cracking when the sleeve is flexed during install, which is why they get specified for equipment and panel work rather than general automotive-grade vinyl terminals.
6) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon nylon insulated ring terminals?
Use an insulated-terminal crimper with the yellow 12-10 AWG nest. The color-coded die positions on a standard insulated crimp tool match the terminal band color, so the yellow station is the one for this part. An open-barrel or non-insulated die will crush the nylon sleeve and give you an unreliable crimp.
7) Is the Sta-Kon RC863U made in the USA?
Yes, country of origin is the United States. That matters if you are supplying a job with domestic-content requirements, for example federal or transit work where terminations have to be documented.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC863U come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC863U is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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