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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Rectangular Ring Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-18 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RA481M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RA481M ring terminal crimp onto?
The RA481M takes 22 to 18 AWG stranded wire. That is the red insulation color code, so if you are matching by color on the bench, red barrels are the 22-18 range and blue is 16-14. Anything heavier than 18 AWG will not seat in the barrel.
2) What is a rectangular ring terminal and why use it instead of a round ring tongue?
A rectangular tongue ring terminal has flat, squared sides on the tongue rather than a round pad. It is used where the terminal has to sit in a confined space or between adjacent studs on a crowded terminal block without the pad touching the neighbor. Electrically it does the same job as a round ring tongue: a closed ring that cannot vibrate off the stud the way a spade or fork terminal can. The RA481M is the 22-18 AWG version.
3) Is the insulation on the Sta-Kon RA481M vinyl or nylon, and does it matter?
Nylon. It matters on two counts: nylon sleeves take more abrasion and hold up better at elevated temperature than vinyl, and they resist splitting when the barrel is crimped or when the wire is flexed at the entry. For panel and control work where terminals get pulled and re-dressed, nylon is the one to spec.
4) Does the RA481M come loose or on a tape reel, and will it feed a machine applicator?
The RA481M is the tape-mounted version, supplied as a taped strip rather than loose pieces. That is the format machine and semi-automatic applicators take for high-volume harness work. If you are crimping by hand with a standard hand tool, loose-piece terminals are usually the easier buy.
5) Is the Sta-Kon RA481M made in the USA for a government or Buy American job?
Country of origin on the RA481M is the United States. For federal, state or institutional work with domestic-content language in the spec, that is the box this terminal checks.
6) How do I order the exact Sta-Kon rectangular ring terminal for 22-18 wire?
Order by manufacturer part number RA481M, Sta-Kon brand. One model covers it: nylon insulated, red, rectangular ring tongue, 22-18 AWG, tape mounted. There is no separate finish or size choice to call out.
How fast can I get the Sta-Kon RA481M delivered?
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Does the Sta-Kon RA481M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA481M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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