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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RA853ML – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RA853ML ring terminal take?
The RA853ML is sized for 22 to 16 AWG stranded or solid copper wire, and the red insulation is the standard color code for that range. If your conductor is 14 AWG or larger, this is the wrong terminal.
2) What stud or screw size will the RA853ML ring fit over?
The ring is a No. 6 size, so it slips over a #6 screw or stud, the size you see on small terminal blocks, control panel ground screws, and device terminals. For a #8 or #10 stud you need a larger ring in the same 22-16 AWG family.
3) What does LEFT REEL mean on the Sta-Kon RA853ML?
These rings come loaded on a reel for automated or semi-automated crimping, wound left hand so the terminals feed correctly into the applicator. It is a machine-feed part, not a loose bag of terminals for hand crimping. If you are terminating by hand in the field, order the loose packaged version of the same 22-16 AWG, No. 6 red nylon ring instead.
4) Why choose a ring terminal instead of a fork or spade on a control panel?
A ring is a closed barrel, so it cannot back off a loosened screw the way a fork or spade can slide out. That makes the RA853ML the right pick for vibration-prone equipment, grounding screws, and anywhere a connection has to stay captive. The tradeoff is service time: the screw has to come all the way out to remove the ring, where a fork pulls off with the screw only loosened.
5) Is the insulation on this Sta-Kon terminal nylon or vinyl, and does it matter?
Nylon. Nylon sleeves take more abrasion and handle higher temperatures than vinyl, and they resist cracking when the barrel is crimped, which is why panel builders and OEM harness shops spec them over vinyl for 22-16 AWG work.
6) What part number do I give my distributor for this red No. 6 nylon ring on reel?
Order Sta-Kon RA853ML. That one number covers the 22-16 AWG wire range, the No. 6 ring, the red nylon insulation, and the left hand reel packaging, so there are no further options to call out.
7) Is the Sta-Kon RA853ML made in the USA?
Yes, country of origin on the RA853ML nylon ring terminal is the United States, which matters for Buy American and domestic-content requirements on government, transit, and institutional work.
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Does the Sta-Kon RA853ML come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RA853ML is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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