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NICKEL PLATED FLAG TERMINAL
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- Flag Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Flag Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon AB53NP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge range does the Sta-Kon AB53NP flag terminal crimp?
The AB53NP flag terminal is rated for 22-14 AWG conductor. That covers the usual control, signal, and fixture wiring a panel builder or electrician runs, but anything heavier than 14 AWG needs a larger barrel terminal.
2) Is the AB53NP an insulated or non-insulated terminal?
It is a non-insulated flag terminal, so the crimp barrel is bare metal. If the termination sits in a crowded enclosure or near other live terminals, plan on heat shrink or a boot over the barrel, or use an insulated flag terminal instead.
3) Why choose a flag terminal instead of a straight ring or fork terminal?
A flag terminal brings the wire in at right angles to the tongue, so the conductor runs parallel to the mounting surface instead of straight out of it. That is what you want when a stud or screw sits in a shallow enclosure, behind a motor cover, or in a tight panel where a straight terminal would force a sharp bend in the wire. On a deep box with room in front of the stud, a conventional ring or fork tongue is the simpler choice.
4) What is the AB53NP terminal made of, and why does the nickel plating matter?
The barrel and tongue are copper, which is what gives the terminal its conductivity and lets it crimp down tight on stranded wire. The nickel plating on top is the reason to pick this one over a tin-plated terminal: nickel holds up at elevated temperature and resists oxidation, so it is the usual choice for heater, oven, motor, and other high-temp terminations rather than ordinary control wiring.
5) What part number do I order for the nickel plated Sta-Kon flag terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon AB53NP. That is the manufacturer part number for the nickel plated non-insulated flag terminal in the 22-14 AWG range, and there is a single configuration, so there is no finish or size suffix to specify.
6) Is the Sta-Kon AB53NP made in the USA for government or institutional purchasing?
Country of origin on the AB53NP is the United States, which is what domestic-preference procurement on government, healthcare, and education projects normally asks for.
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Does the Sta-Kon AB53NP come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon AB53NP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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