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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)Mexico (MX)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal - 90 Degree Bend
- Wire Size:
- 8AN
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RD10711U – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RD10711U ring terminal crimp onto?
The RD10711U is built for 8 AWG wire. The red nylon insulation is the color code tied to that 8 AWG barrel, so if you are terminating 10 or 12 AWG you need a different terminal, not this one. Crimp it with the die matched to an 8 AWG barrel or the connection will pull out.
2) Why would I use a 90 degree ring terminal instead of a straight one?
The RD10711U has a 90 degree bend between the barrel and the ring, which turns the wire run parallel to the panel or terminal face instead of straight out from the stud. That is what you want in a tight enclosure, a motor peckerhead or behind a deadfront where a straight terminal would force a sharp bend in 8 AWG conductor. If you have depth to work with, a straight ring terminal is the simpler part.
3) Is a ring terminal better than a fork terminal for panel and motor connections?
A ring tongue, which is what the RD10711U uses, is fully closed, so the connection cannot vibrate off the stud if the nut backs off slightly. That is why ring terminals are the default on motor leads, ground bonds and bus connections. A fork or spade terminal lets you pull the wire without removing the nut, which is handy for control panel service work but is the wrong choice where vibration is a factor.
4) Does the nylon insulation on the Sta-Kon RD10711U hold up better than vinyl?
The insulation sleeve is nylon, which is tougher against abrasion and cut-through than a vinyl sleeve and holds its shape better when you flare it during crimping. For 8 AWG terminations being pulled through conduit bodies or dressed hard against sheet metal in a panel, that matters more than it does on a small control wire.
5) Where is the Sta-Kon RD10711U ring terminal made?
Country of origin on the RD10711U is listed as the United States and Mexico. If you are filing on a federal, state or institutional job with a domestic-content clause, pull the origin from the packaging of the lot you actually receive, since dual-origin parts are produced in both plants.
6) Can I identify the right 8 AWG terminal by the color of the insulation?
Red here is the Sta-Kon color for the 8 AWG barrel on the RD10711U. It is a quick field check when you are sorting a kit, but color conventions differ between manufacturers and gauge ranges, so verify the stamped size on the terminal before you crimp rather than trusting color alone across mixed stock.
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Does the Sta-Kon RD10711U come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RD10711U is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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