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NON-INS FORK TERM 22-16 No6
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:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon A18-6F – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon A18-6F fork terminal crimp onto?
The A18-6F takes 22 to 16 AWG stranded wire. That covers most control, signal, and low-voltage device wiring. If your conductor is 14 AWG or larger, this barrel won't accept it and you need a heavier terminal in the series.
2) What screw size does the Sta-Kon A18-6F fork terminal fit?
It is a No. 6 stud terminal, so the fork slot drops over a #6 screw or stud, typical of terminal blocks, control relays, and device terminals. A larger #8 or #10 stud needs a different fork size.
3) Can I use a Sta-Kon fork terminal on a 480V motor control circuit?
The A18-6F carries a 600 V rating, so it is fine on 480 V control and power circuits within its 22-16 AWG wire range. Standard line-voltage and control-panel work is covered.
4) Is this fork terminal insulated, and does that matter for my panel?
No, the A18-6F is a bare, non-insulated terminal. The crimp barrel and the wire entry are exposed metal, so in a crowded enclosure or on closely spaced terminal blocks you should plan on heat shrink or a boot, or choose an insulated (vinyl or nylon) fork terminal instead. Non-insulated versions are the common choice where a terminal cover or shroud is already part of the device.
5) Is the Sta-Kon A18-6F UL listed for an inspected installation?
Yes. The terminal carries UL file E9809, which is what an inspector or a spec reviewer on an institutional or government job will want to see referenced. Country of origin is the United States.
6) Why pick a fork terminal instead of a ring terminal for a control panel?
A fork (spade) terminal slides under a loosened screw without removing it, which is why it is the usual pick for terminal strips, relays, and anything you expect to service. A ring terminal has to come off over the stud, so the screw must be fully removed, but it cannot pull out under vibration. For equipment subject to movement, use a ring; for serviceable panel terminations, the A18-6F fork is the faster termination.
7) What is the Sta-Kon A18-6F made of, and will it corrode in a damp mechanical room?
The body is copper, plated bright metallic. Copper gives low-resistance contact on a screw terminal, but a bare non-insulated barrel in a wet or washdown location should be sleeved or housed in a sealed enclosure rather than left open.
8) Do I need a special crimper for the A18-6F non-insulated terminal?
Non-insulated terminals crimp with a non-insulated (open barrel style) die, not the colored insulated-terminal nest on a combination tool. Using the insulated die on a bare copper barrel gives an under-formed crimp. Match the tool die to the 22-16 AWG range of the terminal.
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