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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Ring Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon A7NP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon A7NP ring terminal accept?
The A7NP is built for small-gauge stranded copper conductor, rated 22-16 AWG. If you are terminating 14 AWG or larger, this barrel is too small and you need the next size up in the Sta-Kon ring range.
2) Is this an insulated or non-insulated terminal, and do I need to sleeve it?
It is a non-insulated ring terminal, bare metal barrel with no nylon or vinyl collar. In a panel or junction box where conductors sit close together you will want heat shrink or a sleeve over the barrel after crimping, or choose an insulated ring instead.
3) What is the Sta-Kon A7NP made of, and why is it nickel plated?
The body is copper, with a nickel plating rather than the usual tin. Nickel plate holds up at higher operating temperatures and resists corrosion, which is why it shows up on heater, oven, and motor terminations where a tin-plated lug would discolor or degrade.
4) Can I crimp the A7NP with ordinary pliers or a general-purpose crimper?
Non-insulated barrels like this one need a crimp die made for bare terminals, not the color-coded insulated nests on a cheap combination tool, and not pliers. A non-insulated crimp die in the 22-16 AWG range gives the correct barrel compression; the wrong die leaves a joint that pulls out under vibration.
5) Should I use a ring terminal like this or a fork/spade terminal?
A ring is the closed-tongue version: the screw has to come all the way out to remove it, so it cannot vibrate off the stud. That is what you want on grounds, motor leads, and anything that moves. A fork or spade slides out under a loosened screw, which is faster for service work on a terminal strip you open often. The A7NP is the ring, No. 4 stud, 22-16 AWG.
6) What part number do I order, and where is it made?
Order it as Sta-Kon A7NP. It is manufactured in the United States.
7) Is the A7NP suitable for low-voltage control and signal wiring?
Yes, that is its range. At 22-16 AWG on a No. 4 stud it suits thermostat and control wiring, alarm and access control panels, sensor leads, and small appliance connections rather than branch circuit power conductors.
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Does the Sta-Kon A7NP come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon A7NP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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