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NON INS RECT TERM 22-18 No4 MYLAR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Rectangular Ring Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-18 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon A486M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon A486M ring terminal accept?
The A486M crimps onto 22 to 18 AWG stranded copper conductors. That is the small control and signal wire range, so it suits thermostat wire, low voltage controls, panel jumpers and appliance leads. For 16 AWG and larger you need a different barrel size in the Sta-Kon line.
2) Is the Sta-Kon A486M insulated, and do I need heat shrink or tape over it?
No insulation on this one. The A486M is a non-insulated rectangular ring terminal, so the copper barrel is bare after crimping. On any circuit where the barrel could touch an adjacent terminal or a grounded enclosure wall, plan on heat shrink or sleeving over the crimp. If you would rather have the insulation built in, choose an insulated ring terminal in the same 22-18 AWG range instead.
3) What does the MYLAR in the Sta-Kon A486M description mean for how it is packaged?
MYLAR refers to the Mylar strip carrier the terminals are supplied on, which is how they feed through production crimping machines rather than being loose in a bag. If you are doing hand crimps in the field, loose-piece terminals are the easier buy; strip-fed parts are intended for a bench or automated applicator.
4) Is a rectangular tongue ring terminal like the A486M better than a fork terminal for a control panel?
A ring tongue is a closed tongue, so the connection cannot pull off the stud unless the screw is backed all the way out. That is why panel builders and MRO electricians use rings on vibration-prone equipment and on anything subject to inspection. A fork or spade slides off under a loosened screw but lets you drop it in without removing the screw, which is faster on dense terminal strips. The A486M is the ring version in the 22-18 AWG, No. 4 stud size.
5) Can the Sta-Kon A486M be used on aluminum wire?
No. The A486M barrel is copper and is meant for copper conductors in the 22 to 18 AWG range. Aluminum requires a terminal rated and listed for aluminum, usually with an inhibitor compound.
6) What part number do I order for this Sta-Kon ring terminal, and where is it made?
Order it as Sta-Kon A486M. It is manufactured in the United States, which matters if you are buying against a domestic-content requirement on a government or institutional job.
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Does the Sta-Kon A486M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon A486M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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