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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)United States (US)
- 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 RD10361NP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RD10361NP ring terminal take?
The RD10361NP is sized for 8 AWG wire. It's a single-size barrel, so stranded 8 AWG copper is what it crimps properly. Running a smaller conductor into it leaves the strands loose in the barrel and gives you a connection that will heat up, so step down to a terminal rated for that gauge instead.
2) Will the Sta-Kon RD10361NP ring fit a 1/4 inch stud or bolt?
No. The RD10361NP ring is drilled for a No. 10 stud, which is roughly 0.19 inch. A 1/4-20 bolt will not pass through it. For 1/4 inch hardware you need an 8 AWG ring terminal with a 1/4 inch stud hole.
3) Is the RD10361NP terminal copper or something else, and does the plating matter in damp or marine locations?
The barrel on the RD10361NP is nickel plated rather than bare tin. Nickel plating holds up better against oxidation and higher heat than tin plating, which is why it gets specified for engine compartments, outdoor enclosures and corrosive environments. The insulation over it is nylon.
4) Why use a nylon insulated ring terminal instead of a vinyl one or a spade/fork terminal?
Two separate decisions. Nylon insulation, as used on the RD10361NP, takes more abuse and higher temperature than vinyl and resists cracking when the sleeve is flexed, which is why it tends to be specified for equipment and vehicle work. The ring versus fork choice is about whether the connection can back off: a ring is a closed barrel that cannot slip off a loosened stud, so it's the right pick on battery studs, grounds and vibrating equipment. A fork terminal only makes sense where you need to drop the wire on and off a captive screw without removing the hardware.
5) Do I need a special crimper for an 8 AWG insulated ring terminal?
Yes. An 8 AWG insulated terminal is past the range of the small hand crimpers used for 22-10 AWG nylon and vinyl terminals. You want a heavy-duty crimp tool with a die sized for 8 AWG insulated terminals; Sta-Kon terminals are designed around their matching tooling, and a crimp made with the wrong die is the usual cause of a joint that loosens or overheats.
6) Why is the Sta-Kon ring terminal for 8 AWG red instead of yellow?
The RD10361NP is red. The common red/blue/yellow color code on insulated terminals covers 22-16, 16-14 and 12-10 AWG, so an 8 AWG terminal sits outside that range and the color isn't a gauge indicator here. Go by the printed 8 AWG rating and the No. 10 stud size, not the color, when you're matching it to existing terminals in a panel.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon RD10361NP terminal made? I have a domestic sourcing requirement.
Country of origin on the RD10361NP is listed as United States and Mexico, so production runs come from both. If you're filing for a Buy American or similar domestic-content requirement, confirm the origin marking on the carton you actually receive, since either can ship.
8) Is the RD10361NP sold individually or do I have to order it by the box?
The RD10361NP is catalogued as a single model with one orderable configuration, so you're specifying the part by its number, RD10361NP, and setting the quantity you need rather than choosing between gauges or stud sizes on the same part.
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