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NON-INS LKG FORK TERM 18-14 No8
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Locking 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 B223 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon B223 fork terminal crimp onto?
The B223 is sized for 18 to 14 AWG stranded copper conductors. That one barrel covers the whole common control-wiring range, so 18, 16, and 14 gauge all terminate in the same part. Outside that range it won't crimp reliably, so step to a terminal rated for the gauge you actually have.
2) What screw size does the B223 locking fork terminal fit?
It's built for a No. 8 screw or stud. The fork tongue slips around the shank, so you back the screw out a couple of turns rather than removing it entirely, which is why these get used on crowded terminal strips and panel boards.
3) Is the B223 insulated, and does that matter for my application?
No, it's a non-insulated terminal, bare metallic copper with no nylon or vinyl sleeve. In a tight terminal block where adjacent screws are close together, you'll want to add heat shrink or use an insulated fork instead. Non-insulated is the right pick where you're crimping and then covering the whole strip, or where a sleeve would bulk up the landing too much.
4) Can I use a fork terminal on a 600 volt control circuit?
The Sta-Kon B223 carries a 600 V rating, which covers standard line-voltage control and power wiring in commercial panels, motor starters, and lighting controls.
5) Should I use a locking fork terminal or a ring terminal?
A ring terminal is the more secure landing because the screw has to come all the way out to remove it, which is why it's specified on vibration-prone equipment. The locking fork, like the B223, trades a little of that for serviceability: the locking tangs grip under the screw head to resist backing out, but you can still slide the terminal on or off without pulling the screw. On dense terminal strips or anywhere a tech services the same point repeatedly, the fork wins on labor.
6) Is the Sta-Kon B223 terminal UL recognized?
It's covered under UL file E9809. That's the reference an inspector or submittal reviewer will want when the terminal is used in a listed panel or control assembly.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon B223 terminal made?
Made in the United States. That matters on federal, military, and other government-funded jobs with domestic-sourcing requirements on electrical components.
8) What is the exact part number to order for the Sta-Kon 18-14 AWG No. 8 fork terminal?
Order manufacturer part number B223 from Sta-Kon. One model number covers the configuration: non-insulated locking fork, 18-14 AWG barrel, No. 8 stud.
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Does the Sta-Kon B223 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon B223 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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