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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Insulation Material:
- Nylon/Polyamide
- Product Subgroup:
- Disconnects
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Open Top 90 Degree Flag Female Disconnect
- Wire Size:
- 16-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RB2577FML – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RB2577FML flag disconnect crimp?
The RB2577FML takes 16 to 14 AWG stranded copper conductor. That is the blue color code on insulated terminals, and the nylon insulation on this one is blue, so you can confirm the range at a glance on the job. For 22-16 AWG you need a red terminal instead, and for 12-10 AWG a yellow one.
2) Why use a 90 degree flag disconnect instead of a straight female disconnect?
A flag terminal brings the wire in at 90 degrees to the tab, so the conductor runs parallel to the terminal block or spade rather than straight off the end of it. That is what you want in a shallow motor housing, a contactor pocket, or a crowded control enclosure where a straight disconnect would need more depth behind the device than you have. The RB2577FML is the flag version; if you have room to run the wire straight back, a standard inline female disconnect is simpler to dress.
3) Is the Sta-Kon RB2577FML insulation nylon or vinyl?
Nylon (polyamide), not vinyl. Nylon holds up better to heat and abrasion than PVC insulation and resists cracking when the barrel is crimped, which matters on motor leads and appliance wiring where the terminal sees temperature cycling. The barrel underneath is copper.
4) Does the RB2577FML come loose or on a reel?
Reel packaged. Sta-Kon describes the RB2577FML as a reel of loose-piece flag disconnects, which is what you want if you are running a semi-automatic or bench crimp machine rather than hand crimping one at a time. For hand work in the field, loose bagged terminals are easier to carry.
5) What does open top mean on this Sta-Kon female disconnect?
Open top means the insulation sleeve is slotted over the crimp barrel instead of fully enclosing it, so you can see the conductor seated in the barrel before you crimp and inspect the crimp after. It is the design detail an inspector or a QC check looks for on control panel wiring. The RB2577FML is the nylon insulated open top 90 degree flag female disconnect.
6) Are these Sta-Kon disconnects made in the USA?
Yes, the RB2577FML is of US origin, which is the detail that matters if you are filling a government, institutional, or Buy American specification on a panel build.
7) Can I use the Sta-Kon RB2577FML on solid wire?
It is a crimp barrel sized for 16-14 AWG conductor, and crimp terminals of this kind are intended for stranded wire. Solid conductor does not deform in the barrel the way stranded does, so the crimp can loosen under vibration. Use it on stranded leads.
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Does the Sta-Kon RB2577FML come with a warranty?
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