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LOCKING FORK TONGUE
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Locking Fork Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Wire Size:
- 12-10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Product Material:
- Vinyl
Sta-Kon RC2217-250 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RC2217-250 locking fork terminal take?
The RC2217-250 is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded or solid copper wire. The yellow insulation is the standard color code for that gauge range, so if the wire you are terminating is 14 AWG or smaller the barrel will not crimp down tight and you need the blue (16-14) or red (22-16) equivalent instead.
2) Is the Sta-Kon RC2217-250 fork terminal UL recognized?
It carries UL file E9809. For MRO and institutional work where the spec sheet requires UL-listed terminations, that file number is what you cite on the submittal.
3) What is the difference between a locking fork terminal and a plain spade terminal?
A locking fork tongue has turned-up tips on the fork legs, so once it is torqued under a screw or stud the terminal cannot slide back off sideways under vibration the way an open spade can. You still get the spade advantage of being able to land it without removing the screw completely. That makes the RC2217-250 the choice for terminal strips, panel boards, and motor control connections that see movement; a ring tongue is the option if the spec calls for a fully captive connection.
4) Is the insulation on this Sta-Kon fork terminal vinyl or nylon?
Vinyl. Vinyl-insulated terminals like the RC2217-250 are the general-purpose choice for interior panel and control wiring. If the job is in a high-heat location or needs the stiffer sleeve that resists splitting during crimping, a nylon-insulated terminal is the better pick.
5) Are Sta-Kon RC2217-250 terminals made in the USA for government or Buy American jobs?
Country of origin on the RC2217-250 is the United States, which is the data point most government, education, and transit procurement packages ask for on electrical consumables.
6) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon RC2217-250 insulated terminals?
These are insulated barrel terminals for 12-10 AWG wire, so they crimp with an insulated-terminal tool set to the yellow die position. A bare-terminal or non-insulated die will crush the vinyl sleeve and leave a connection that will not hold pull-out. No solder is required.
7) What is the Sta-Kon part number to order for a yellow locking fork terminal?
Order by manufacturer part number RC2217-250. That is the single ordering designation for the yellow vinyl insulated locking fork tongue rated 12-10 AWG, so there is no finish or size suffix to choose.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC2217-250 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC2217-250 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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