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NON-INS FORK TERM, 18-14, 1/4, META
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Fork Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 18-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon B14-14F – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon B14-14F fork terminal crimp onto?
The B14-14F non-insulated fork terminal is sized for 18-14 AWG conductor. That covers the typical control, fixture, and low-current branch wiring a panel builder or electrician is landing on screw terminals. Anything heavier than 14 AWG needs a larger barrel; 16 AWG stranded sits comfortably in the middle of the range.
2) Will a 1/4 inch fork terminal fit a #10 screw terminal block?
The B14-14F has a 1/4 inch stud size tongue, so it slides under a 1/4-20 stud or screw. A #10 screw head is smaller than the fork opening, which means the tongue can pull out from under it if the screw backs off. For #10 terminals, use a terminal cut for a #10 stud instead.
3) Is this terminal UL listed for an inspected commercial installation?
The Sta-Kon B14-14F carries UL file E9809. Inspectors on commercial and institutional jobs generally want a UL recognized or listed terminal on field-crimped connections, and that file number is what you cite on the submittal.
4) Is this fork terminal insulated, and does that matter for a crowded enclosure?
It's a non-insulated copper fork terminal, bare metallic finish, no nylon or vinyl sleeve. In a tight gutter or a densely packed terminal strip you either need heat shrink over the crimp or enough spacing between adjacent lands. If you want the insulation built in, order a vinyl or nylon insulated fork terminal in the same 18-14 AWG range instead.
5) What is the voltage rating on the Sta-Kon B14-14F terminal?
Rated 600 V, which covers standard commercial control panel and 480 V motor-circuit work as well as 120/277 V lighting and fixture whips.
6) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on a screw terminal?
A fork (spade) terminal like the B14-14F slides in sideways, so you only have to loosen the screw rather than remove it. That is why they are preferred on terminal strips and fixture blocks where you service connections regularly. A ring terminal is captive and cannot vibrate out, so it is the better pick on studs subject to vibration or where a torqued, permanent land is specified.
7) Do I need a special crimp tool for non-insulated fork terminals?
Yes. Non-insulated copper barrels like this one crimp with a non-insulated die (an oval or indent die), not the colored insulated-terminal nest on a combination tool. Using the wrong die on a bare barrel gives you a loose crimp that heats up under load.
8) Can I use this on aluminum wire?
No. The B14-14F is a copper terminal with no aluminum rating stated, so run it on copper conductors only. Aluminum branch or control wire needs a terminal specifically marked AL or AL/CU, used with the proper inhibitor compound.
9) Is the Sta-Kon B14-14F made in the USA for a Buy American spec?
Country of origin on the B14-14F is the United States, which is what procurement needs for government, public-education, and federally funded projects carrying a domestic-content requirement.
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