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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Rectangular Ring Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 12-10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon C486 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon C486 ring terminal accept?
The C486 is sized for 12-10 AWG conductors. That covers standard 20 amp and 30 amp branch circuit wire in most commercial work. Pulling 14 AWG into it will leave the barrel loose after crimping, so step down to a 16-14 AWG terminal for smaller conductors instead of over-crimping this one.
2) What stud or screw size does the Sta-Kon C486 ring fit?
The ring tongue on the C486 is a No. 4 size, so it lands on a #4 screw or stud. On terminal blocks and small control devices that is the common machine screw size. If your stud is a #6, #8, or 1/4-20, you need a different tongue size, the ring will not pass over it.
3) Is the Sta-Kon C486 terminal insulated?
No. The C486 is a non-insulated rectangular ring terminal, bare copper with a metallic finish. You get no strain relief or dielectric cover at the barrel, so in a crowded panel or anywhere conductors flex you should add heat shrink over the crimp or specify an insulated ring terminal instead.
4) Is the Sta-Kon C486 ring terminal UL listed for a commercial inspection?
It carries UL file E9809. That is the reference an inspector or a spec reviewer will want on a submittal for terminations in a commercial or institutional panel.
5) Is the Sta-Kon C486 made in the USA for a government or Buy American job?
Country of origin on the C486 is the United States, which is what a federal, state, or municipal procurement officer needs for domestic-content language on an electrical submittal.
6) Should I use a ring terminal or a fork terminal on my 12 AWG control wiring?
A ring, like the C486, has a closed tongue, so the conductor cannot pull off the screw unless the screw comes all the way out. That is why rings are specified on vibration-prone equipment, motor starters, and anything safety related. A fork or spade terminal slides out from under a loosened screw, which makes servicing faster but the connection less secure. For a termination you want to stay put, use the ring.
7) Do I need a special crimper for the Sta-Kon C486?
It is a non-insulated copper barrel, so it crimps with the non-insulated (bare terminal) nest of a ratcheting crimp tool, not the colored insulated dies. Using an insulated-terminal die on a bare barrel gives an under-formed crimp. The tool is not supplied with the terminal, order it separately.
8) What is the Sta-Kon part number to order this 12-10 AWG No. 4 ring terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon C486. One model, no finish or size options to specify, 12-10 AWG barrel with a No. 4 ring tongue.
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Does the Sta-Kon C486 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon C486 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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