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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 BC86 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon BC86 ring terminal crimp onto?
The BC86 is sized for 16-14 AWG conductors. Anything larger, like 12 or 10 AWG, will not seat in the barrel, and a conductor smaller than 16 AWG won't hold a reliable crimp even if it slides in. Match the terminal to the actual conductor gauge, not the circuit rating.
2) Is this ring terminal insulated, and does that matter for my panel?
It is a non-insulated terminal, so the barrel and tongue are bare copper with no nylon or vinyl sleeve. In a crowded panel or junction box you'll want heat shrink or tape over the barrel for strain relief and to keep the exposed crimp off neighboring terminals. If you want the insulation built in, choose an insulated ring terminal in the same 16-14 AWG range instead.
3) What is the difference between a heavy-duty ring terminal and a standard one?
The BC86 is a heavy-duty type, meaning a thicker gauge copper barrel and tongue than a standard commercial terminal of the same 16-14 AWG range. That matters where the lug sees vibration, repeated removal, or where a tongue could deform under torque on a stud. For low-stress signal wiring a standard insulated ring is sufficient.
4) Can I use a copper ring terminal like the BC86 on aluminum conductors?
No. The BC86 barrel is copper, intended for copper conductors. Aluminum requires a terminal rated AL or AL9CU with the appropriate inhibitor compound, otherwise you get galvanic corrosion at the crimp.
5) Can I crimp a Sta-Kon BC86 with standard pliers or do I need a crimp tool?
Bare copper barrels need a proper crimp die. A non-insulated terminal like the BC86 is formed with the non-insulated nest of a ratcheting crimp tool, not the colored insulated nest and not pliers. A mashed barrel on a 600 V circuit is the usual cause of a hot connection.
6) Is the Sta-Kon BC86 ring terminal made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States. That answers the usual federal, state, and institutional procurement question on domestic-source electrical components.
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Does the Sta-Kon BC86 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon BC86 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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