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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)Mexico (MX)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 6 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RE717NP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RE717NP ring terminal take?
The RE717NP is sized for 6 AWG conductor. It is a single-size barrel, so it won't crimp down reliably on 8 or 10 AWG and won't accept 4 AWG. Match the conductor first, then confirm the stud.
2) Is the Sta-Kon RE717NP a copper or nickel plated terminal, and where does that matter?
The barrel and tongue are nickel plated, which is the reason to pick this over a standard tin plated ring: nickel holds up at elevated temperature and resists the oxidation you get around heaters, ovens, motor terminal boxes, and other hot terminations. For a normal 75C branch circuit lug a tin plated ring is the usual choice.
3) What's the difference between a nylon insulated ring terminal and a vinyl one for panel work?
Nylon, which is what the RE717NP uses, is the tougher of the two: it resists abrasion and cut-through when wires are pulled through a crowded gutter or bundled against sheet metal edges, and it tolerates more heat than PVC/vinyl. Vinyl insulated rings are fine for low-stress, cooler terminations. For a panel, control cabinet, or anywhere the harness flexes or rubs, nylon is the one to spec.
4) Do I need a special crimp tool for a 6 AWG Sta-Kon ring terminal?
Yes. A 6 AWG barrel is well past the range of the common small hand crimper used for 22-10 AWG insulated terminals. You need a heavy-duty ratcheting or hydraulic crimper with a die sized for 6 AWG insulated Sta-Kon terminals. Crimping this one with an undersized tool gives a loose joint that heats up under load.
5) Is RE717NP the full part number I should order from?
RE717NP is the complete manufacturer part number for the Sta-Kon nickel plated nylon insulated ring, 6 AWG with a 1/4 inch stud hole. The NP suffix is the nickel plating; the plain tin plated version of the same gauge and stud carries a different suffix, so don't drop those two letters when you order for a high-temperature termination.
6) Why is this 6 AWG ring terminal blue instead of yellow?
The RE717NP carries a blue nylon insulating sleeve. On small gauge terminals blue conventionally means 16-14 AWG, so don't sort this one by color on the bench - it is a 6 AWG terminal and the color is just the sleeve, not a gauge code here. Read the part number or the barrel stamp.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon RE717NP made?
Production of the RE717NP is sourced from the United States and Mexico. That matters if you're buying against a domestic-content requirement on a government or institutional job, since country of origin can vary by production run.
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Does the Sta-Kon RE717NP come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RE717NP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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