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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Locking Fork Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RA2253M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RA2253M fork terminal accept?
The RA2253M takes 22 to 16 AWG stranded wire. That's the red insulation range, so if you're crimping 14 or 12 AWG you need a larger terminal (blue for 16-14, yellow for 12-10) rather than forcing this barrel.
2) What stud or screw size does the RA2253M fork terminal fit?
It's sized for a No. 10 stud or screw. The fork slot will slip over a #10 terminal-block screw without removing it fully, which is the point of a fork over a ring tongue.
3) What does the "locking" fork terminal mean compared to a plain spade terminal?
The RA2253M is a locking fork, meaning the tines are formed with upturned tips that grip under the screw head so the terminal resists backing off the stud under vibration. A plain spade tongue slides straight out once the screw loosens. Use the locking fork on control panels and equipment that sees vibration; use a ring tongue if your spec requires a captive connection that cannot come off at all.
4) Is the Sta-Kon RA2253M made in the USA for government or institutional specs?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters if you are buying to a Buy American or domestic-preference clause on a government, healthcare, or school project.
5) Exact part number for the Sta-Kon red locking fork terminal for #10 screws?
Sta-Kon RA2253M. Red nylon insulated locking fork tongue, 22-16 AWG, No. 10 stud.
6) Is the insulation on this Sta-Kon terminal nylon or vinyl?
Nylon. Nylon-insulated barrels hold up better to abrasion and heat than vinyl and resist cracking when the terminal is flexed in a crowded panel. The sleeve is red, which is the standard color code for the 22-16 AWG range.
7) Can I crimp the RA2253M with any crimper, or do I need a Sta-Kon tool?
It's a nylon-insulated barrel in the 22-16 AWG range, so it crimps with an insulated-terminal tool set to the red die position. A ratcheting insulated crimper gives a repeatable crimp; cheap stamped pliers tend to split the nylon sleeve. Match the die to the red range, not the stud size.
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Does the Sta-Kon RA2253M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA2253M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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