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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 BC79 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon BC79 ring terminal accept?
The BC79 is built for 16-14 AWG conductor. Anything smaller than 16 AWG won't fill the barrel enough for a reliable crimp, and 12 AWG won't enter it, so step up to the next barrel size for heavier wire.
2) Will a Sta-Kon BC79 terminal fit a 3/8 inch stud or bolt?
Yes. The BC79 is a heavy-duty ring terminal sized for a 3/8 inch bolt, so it drops over a 3/8 inch stud on a lug pad, bus, breaker terminal or ground bar without reaming the tongue.
3) Is the BC79 ring terminal insulated, and does that matter for my application?
It is a non-insulated terminal, bare copper with no sleeve. That means you need to provide your own insulation where the connection requires it, typically heat shrink or tape over the barrel, or use it in an enclosure or terminal location where a bare barrel is acceptable. If you need a factory-insulated connection, choose an insulated ring terminal instead.
4) What voltage can a Sta-Kon BC79 ring terminal be used at?
Rated 600 V, which covers standard commercial and industrial power and control circuits up to 600 volts. Because the barrel is bare, the insulation on the surrounding wire and any added sleeving has to carry the same rating for the installation.
5) Is the Sta-Kon BC79 UL recognized for inspection purposes?
The BC79 carries UL file E9809. That is the reference an inspector or a spec writer will want when the terminal has to be listed hardware on a 600 V circuit.
6) What material is the BC79 terminal, and can I use it on an aluminum conductor?
The body is copper, so it is intended for copper conductor. Copper-only terminals should not be crimped onto aluminum wire; aluminum needs a terminal rated AL or AL/CU with the proper inhibitor compound.
7) How do I order the right Sta-Kon ring terminal for a 3/8 inch stud and 14 gauge wire?
Specify part BC79. The two numbers that decide it are the wire range, 16-14 AWG, and the bolt size, 3/8 inch. Both are fixed on this part, so there is no finish or size option to pick, just the one model.
8) Are Sta-Kon BC79 terminals made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters on government, institutional and transit work where domestic sourcing is written into the spec.
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Does the Sta-Kon BC79 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon BC79 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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