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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Locking Fork Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RA2213ML – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RA2213ML locking fork terminal crimp?
The RA2213ML takes 22 to 16 AWG stranded or solid wire. That is the standard small-gauge range for control wiring, thermostat and low-voltage runs, and panel jumpers. Anything 14 AWG or larger needs a different barrel size.
2) What screw size does the RA2213ML fork terminal fit?
It is sized for a No. 6 screw or stud. The fork slot slides in around an already-installed screw, so you can land it on a terminal block without fully backing the screw out.
3) Is the RA2213ML a loose terminal or does it come on a reel for a crimp machine?
It is a left-hand reel terminal, meaning it is strip-mounted for feeding a semi-automatic or bench crimp applicator rather than being crimped loose by hand. If you are doing field work with a hand tool, order the loose-piece version of the same 22-16 AWG, No. 6 fork instead.
4) Does the left reel designation have to match my crimping machine?
Yes. Reel-mounted terminals feed from a specific side, and the RA2213ML is the left-hand reel. An applicator set up for a right-hand feed will not index this strip correctly, so confirm the feed direction your press is tooled for before ordering.
5) Should I use a locking fork terminal or a ring terminal on a control panel terminal block?
A fork (spade) terminal like the RA2213ML goes on and off without removing the screw, which is why panel builders and HVAC techs prefer it for terminal strips they expect to service. The locking tangs on the fork resist pull-out under the screw head, closing much of the retention gap versus a ring. Choose a ring terminal instead where the terminal will see real vibration or where a closed connection is specified, such as motor or ground studs.
6) Is the insulation on this Sta-Kon fork terminal nylon or vinyl?
Nylon. Nylon insulation takes more abrasion and a higher temperature than vinyl and resists splitting when the barrel is crimped, which matters in tight raceways and hot equipment cabinets. If your spec sheet calls out vinyl-insulated terminals, this is not that part.
7) Why is the Sta-Kon RA2213ML red, and does the color mean anything?
Red is the industry color code for the 22-16 AWG barrel size, and the RA2213ML's insulation is red nylon. On a job where several gauges are being terminated, the color is how an inspector or the next tech confirms the right barrel went on the right wire without pulling the crimp.
8) Are these Sta-Kon terminals made in the USA?
Country of origin on the RA2213ML is the United States, which is what institutional and government buyers with domestic-content requirements usually need documented on an electrical submittal.
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Does the Sta-Kon RA2213ML come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA2213ML is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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