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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon 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 RB1154 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Sta-Kon RB1154 fork terminal crimp?
The RB1154 takes 18 to 14 AWG stranded copper wire. The blue insulation is the standard color code for that range, so on a panel where you also run 22-16 (red) and 12-10 (yellow) terminals, blue tells an inspector at a glance which gauge went into it. One range only, so it won't hold a 12 AWG conductor reliably.
2) Is a nylon insulated fork terminal rated for 600 volt control and power wiring?
Yes. The RB1154 carries a 600 V rating, which covers standard 120/208, 240, and 480 V commercial control and branch circuit terminations. It is UL recognized under file E9809.
3) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on a motor starter or terminal block?
A fork tongue like the RB1154 is the faster choice where the screw stays captive in the device, typical of terminal blocks, relay bases, and starter control terminals, because you back the screw off a turn and slide the terminal in. A ring tongue is the one to use where vibration is high or where code or spec requires a captive connection, since a fork can back out if the screw loosens. Same 18-14 AWG wire range logic applies to either.
4) Is the Sta-Kon RB1154 terminal barrel copper, and does that matter for aluminum wire?
The barrel is copper, so it is intended for copper conductors only. Crimping aluminum into a copper-only terminal creates a dissimilar metal joint that corrodes and loosens; aluminum feeders need an AL9CU or AL rated connector instead.
5) Do I need a special crimper for these insulated fork terminals?
Use an insulated terminal crimper matched to the 18-14 AWG (blue) nest. The insulated dies compress the nylon sleeve and barrel together without splitting the insulation; a bare terminal or uninsulated crimp tool will cut the sleeve and void the connection's integrity. The crimper is a separate purchase, not supplied with the terminals.
6) Why choose a nylon insulated terminal instead of a vinyl one?
Nylon insulation, as used on the RB1154, holds up better to abrasion and to higher operating temperatures than vinyl, and it resists cracking when the barrel is crimped or the wire is flexed at the entry. In MRO work on motor controls and hot equipment enclosures it is the sleeve that survives longest.
7) What is the manufacturer part number for the blue 18-14 AWG No. 10 Sta-Kon fork terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon RB1154. The RB prefix and 1154 number are what you give a distributor; it is a blue nylon insulated fork terminal for 18-14 AWG wire on a No. 10 stud, made in the United States.
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