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NON INSUL RING TERM 22-16 NO8 UF
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Ring Terminal - 45 Degree Bend
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon A86UF – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon A86UF ring terminal take?
The A86UF is sized for 22 to 16 AWG stranded or solid copper wire. Anything heavier than 16 AWG will not seat in the barrel, and wire finer than 22 AWG will not crimp tight enough to hold mechanically or electrically. For a control panel or fixture whip running 18 AWG, this is the right range.
2) Is the Sta-Kon A86UF insulated?
No. It is a bare, non-insulated copper ring terminal. There is no nylon or vinyl sleeve over the barrel, so if the termination needs strain relief or a covered barrel you will have to add heat shrink yourself, or specify an insulated ring instead.
3) What is the 45 degree bend on this ring terminal for?
The A86UF tongue is formed at a 45 degree angle to the barrel rather than flat in line with it. That lets the wire approach the stud from an angle instead of straight on, which is how you land a conductor on a terminal block or ground screw in a shallow box or crowded panel without kinking the wire. If your stud faces the same direction as the wire run, a straight flag or flat ring is the easier part.
4) Will a copper ring terminal like the A86UF work on aluminum wire?
No. The A86UF barrel is copper and is intended for copper conductors. Aluminum conductors need a terminal rated AL or AL/CU, otherwise you get galvanic corrosion and a loose joint over time.
5) Can I crimp the A86UF with standard pliers, or do I need a proper tool?
Use a crimper rated for non-insulated terminals in the 22-16 AWG range. Non-insulated barrels like this one are crimped with an indenter or nest-and-indenter die, not the color-coded insulated jaws, and not with linesman pliers. A bad crimp on a bare barrel is the usual cause of a hot connection at the stud.
6) Is the Sta-Kon A86UF made in the USA?
Yes, country of origin is the United States. That matters on government, institutional and utility jobs carrying domestic sourcing language in the spec.
7) What part number do I order for this Sta-Kon terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon A86UF. That one number covers the whole configuration: non-insulated copper ring, 22-16 AWG barrel, No. 8 stud, 45 degree bend. There are no finish or size options to pick alongside it.
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Does the Sta-Kon A86UF come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon A86UF is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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