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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:
- 8AN
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RD10711NP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RD10711NP ring terminal take?
The RD10711NP is sized for 8 AWG wire. Red is the color coding Sta-Kon uses on this terminal, so if you are sorting a bin by color, the red nylon body is the one for that gauge range. Crimping it on a smaller conductor than it is rated for gives you a loose barrel and a joint that heats.
2) What does the nickel plating on this Sta-Kon terminal do for me?
The RD10711NP uses a nickel plated barrel and tongue rather than tin. Nickel holds up better at elevated temperature and resists oxidation, which is why it turns up on heater circuits, motor terminations, and equipment where the connection runs hot. Electrically it behaves the same as a tin plated ring once crimped.
3) Is the insulation on this Sta-Kon ring terminal vinyl or nylon?
Nylon. The RD10711NP is a nylon insulated ring terminal, which matters on two counts: nylon takes a higher operating temperature than vinyl and it resists cracking and splitting when the barrel is crimped or the wire is flexed at the entry. If a spec sheet calls out nylon insulated terminals specifically, this meets that call.
4) Do I need a special crimp tool for Sta-Kon nylon insulated ring terminals?
Use an insulated-terminal crimper sized to the 8 AWG color code, not a bare-terminal or general purpose plier crimp. Nylon insulated terminals crimp through the insulation and rely on the die profile to compress the barrel without splitting the nylon sleeve. A ratcheting insulated crimper with the red die station is the normal tool for this size.
5) Where is the Sta-Kon RD10711NP made?
Production of the RD10711NP runs out of the United States and Mexico. If you are working a job with domestic sourcing requirements, that is worth confirming on the specific lot you receive, since the part is built in both locations.
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Does the Sta-Kon RD10711NP come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RD10711NP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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