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NON-INS LKG FORK, 22-16, No6, MYLAR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Locking Fork Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
Sta-Kon A222M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge range does the Sta-Kon A222M fork terminal accept?
The A222M crimps onto 22 to 16 AWG stranded or solid conductor. Below 22 AWG the barrel won't grip reliably, and 14 AWG won't enter the barrel, so for larger conductors you need a different barrel size in the Sta-Kon locking fork line.
2) What stud size does the Sta-Kon A222M locking fork terminal fit?
It's sized for a No. 6 stud or screw. The fork slot slides in from the side, so you can land it on a terminal block screw without pulling the screw all the way out, and the locking tangs resist backing off the stud.
3) Is the A222M insulated, and does that matter on a crowded terminal strip?
It's a non-insulated terminal, bare metal the whole way including the crimp barrel. On tight terminal strips or anywhere adjacent conductors could bridge, you have to add your own heat shrink or sleeving over the barrel, or choose an insulated fork instead. Non-insulated is the usual pick where the barrel sits under a strip cover or where you want to inspect the crimp.
4) Should I use a locking fork terminal or a ring terminal for control panel wiring?
A locking fork like the A222M goes on and off without removing the screw, which is why panel builders and controls techs use them for anything they expect to service. A ring terminal is captive and can't vibrate off the stud, so it's the better choice on motors, machinery, and anything subject to real vibration. The locking tangs on this fork are a compromise toward retention while keeping the slide-on install.
5) How do I order the right Sta-Kon locking fork, and what is the part number?
Order by manufacturer part number A222M. The three things that define it are the 22-16 AWG wire range, the No. 6 stud size, and the non-insulated bare body on Mylar strip. Change any one of those and it's a different Sta-Kon number, so match all three against the conductor and the terminal block screw before you commit to a quantity.
6) What does the MYLAR designation on the Sta-Kon A222M mean?
Mylar refers to the strip packaging the terminals come on rather than anything about the terminal itself. The terminals are carried on a Mylar-backed strip, which is what feeds a strip-fed crimping tool. If you're hand-crimping loose pieces, that's the same part but a different pack form.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon A222M terminal made?
Made in the United States. That matters on government, institutional, and federally funded work where domestic sourcing is written into the spec.
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Does the Sta-Kon A222M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon A222M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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