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NON-INS RING TERM, HD 16-14, 3/8, M
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Heavy-Duty Ring Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 16-14 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon BC14-38 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon BC14-38 ring terminal accept?
The BC14-38 is built for 16-14 AWG conductor, so it covers the common 14 AWG branch-circuit and 16 AWG control wire range. Run anything heavier than 14 AWG and the barrel won't accept the strands; anything lighter than 16 AWG won't crimp up tight.
2) Are Sta-Kon BC14-38 ring terminals UL listed for an inspected job?
They carry UL file E9809, which is the reference an inspector or submittal reviewer will want for the terminal itself. Listing applies to the terminal as supplied; the crimp still has to be made with the correct tool and die for 16-14 AWG to hold up.
3) Is this ring terminal insulated, and does that matter for my install?
It's a non-insulated terminal, bare metal barrel and tongue. That means you get a visible crimp you can inspect, but you have to provide your own insulation if the connection needs it, usually heat shrink or tape over the barrel. In a crowded enclosure or anywhere the terminal could contact an adjacent live part or a grounded surface, sleeve it.
4) What voltage is the Sta-Kon BC14-38 terminal rated for?
600 V. That covers standard 120/208, 277, and 480 V building power and control circuits, so it's usable in panelboards, motor connections, and lighting circuits at those levels. It is not a medium-voltage terminal.
5) Is the BC14-38 terminal copper or aluminum, and can I use it on aluminum conductor?
The barrel and tongue are copper, which makes this a copper-conductor terminal. Don't land aluminum wire in it; aluminum needs a terminal rated AL or AL/CU to avoid galvanic and creep problems at the crimp.
6) Should I use a ring terminal or a fork terminal for a 3/8 inch stud connection?
Use the ring, like the BC14-38, anywhere the connection is subject to vibration or where a loose wire would be a safety issue: the closed tongue can't back off the stud if the nut loosens. A fork or spade terminal is only worth it when you need to remove the wire without fully pulling the nut, such as on dense terminal strips you service often.
7) Is the Sta-Kon BC14-38 made in the USA for a domestic-preference or government job?
Country of origin is listed as the United States, which is what procurement needs on the line item for Buy American style documentation on federal, school, and municipal work.
8) What is the exact part number to order for this heavy-duty ring terminal?
Order Sta-Kon BC14-38. The number breaks down as 14 for the 16-14 AWG wire range and 38 for the 3/8 inch stud hole, which is how the rest of the Sta-Kon non-insulated ring series is designated.
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Does the Sta-Kon BC14-38 come with a warranty?
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