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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:
- 22-18 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon A486 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Sta-Kon A486 ring terminal accept?
The A486 is built for 22 to 18 AWG stranded or solid conductor, which is the small control and signal wire range. Anything heavier than 18 AWG will not seat in the barrel, and a conductor smaller than 22 AWG won't crimp reliably in it.
2) What stud or screw size does the Sta-Kon A486 ring fit?
It's a No. 4 ring, so it lands on a #4 stud or screw. On a #6 or larger terminal screw the tongue won't pass over the threads, and on a smaller post the ring will float and can spin under the screw head.
3) Is the Sta-Kon A486 insulated, and does that matter for a crowded terminal block?
It's a non-insulated rectangular ring terminal, bare copper with no nylon or vinyl sleeve. That keeps the overall footprint small for tight terminal blocks and rectangular ring layouts, but it leaves the barrel and the strip of exposed conductor uncovered. If you need strain relief or color-coded sizing at the barrel, pick an insulated ring in the same 22-18 AWG range instead.
4) Is the Sta-Kon A486 UL listed for inspected commercial work?
It carries UL file E9809 along with a 600 V rating, which is what an inspector or a spec-driven MRO buyer is looking for on a terminal going into panel or control wiring. It's also made in the United States.
5) Do I need a special crimp tool for the non-insulated Sta-Kon A486?
Non-insulated terminals crimp with a bare-terminal die, not the color-coded insulated nest used for nylon and vinyl rings. The barrel on the A486 is sized for 22-18 AWG, so set the tool to the matching small-gauge bare-crimp position. The terminal ships without a tool.
6) Will a copper ring terminal like the A486 work on aluminum conductor?
No. The A486 is a copper terminal and should be used on copper conductor only. Aluminum wire needs a connector rated AL or AL9CU with the proper inhibitor compound, and a copper-only lug on aluminum invites galvanic corrosion and a loose joint over time.
7) How do I order the Sta-Kon A486 and is there more than one version?
There's a single configuration: part number A486, the non-insulated rectangular ring for 22-18 AWG on a No. 4 stud. No finish or color options to pick, the body is bare metallic copper.
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Does the Sta-Kon A486 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon A486 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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