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NON-INS RING TERM, 18-14, 3/8, META
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Ring 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 B14-38 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon B14-38 ring terminal crimp onto?
The B14-38 takes 18 to 14 AWG stranded copper wire. One barrel size covers all three gauges in that range, so a panel build running 18, 16, and 14 AWG can terminate on the same part. Anything 12 AWG or larger needs a different terminal.
2) Will this ring terminal fit a 3/8 inch stud or bolt?
Yes. The B14-38 is built with a 3/8 ring, so it lands on a 3/8 inch stud, terminal block screw, or ground lug bolt. For a 1/4 or 5/16 stud you want the matching smaller ring size in the same 18-14 AWG family, not this one.
3) Is a non-insulated ring terminal like this OK for 600 volt control wiring?
The B14-38 carries a 600 V rating and is UL recognized under file E9809. Because the barrel is bare with no insulating sleeve, you provide the insulation yourself, typically heat shrink over the barrel, or rely on the terminal being inside an enclosure or under a boot. In an open, touchable location an insulated or nylon-insulated ring terminal is the better choice.
4) Should I use a ring terminal or a fork terminal on my terminal strip?
A ring terminal like the B14-38 is a closed barrel ring, so it cannot pull off the stud unless the nut comes all the way off. That makes it the right pick for vibration-prone equipment, motor connections, and grounding. A fork or spade slides out from under a loosened screw, which is only an advantage when you need fast service disconnects on a crowded terminal block.
5) Is the Sta-Kon B14-38 terminal copper or aluminum, and can I use it for a ground bond?
The barrel and ring are copper, which is why it is used with copper conductors only. Do not terminate aluminum wire on it. Copper on copper is standard for equipment grounding conductors landing on a 3/8 ground stud.
6) Do I need a special crimp tool for Sta-Kon non-insulated ring terminals?
Yes, a non-insulated barrel needs a non-insulated crimp die, not the color-coded insulated nest. Pliers or an insulated-terminal die on a bare copper barrel gives a loose crimp that heats up under load. Use a ratcheting non-insulated crimper sized for the 18-14 AWG range.
7) Is the B14-38 ring terminal made in the USA?
Country of origin on the B14-38 is the United States. That matters on federal, state, and institutional jobs carrying Buy American or domestic-preference language, where terminals and other small electrical components get counted.
8) What does the bare metallic finish on this terminal mean for identifying it in a panel?
The B14-38 is plain metallic with no colored insulation, so you cannot read the wire gauge off a color band the way you can with a red, blue, or yellow insulated terminal. On a mixed panel, mark the conductor or use colored heat shrink over the barrel so a later tech knows what is under it.
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