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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Ring Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 12-10 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Sta-Kon RC365 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RC365 crimp onto?
The RC365 barrel is sized for 12 to 10 AWG stranded wire. That is the yellow color-code range in the standard insulated terminal system. Running 14 or 16 AWG into it leaves the crimp loose, so step down to a 16-14 AWG ring terminal for those conductors.
2) Is the RC365 ring terminal insulated, and what is the insulation made of?
It is a nylon insulated ring terminal. Nylon sleeves hold up better to abrasion and crushing during the crimp than vinyl does, and they resist cracking in cold panels, which is why electricians specify nylon for vehicle, generator, and control panel terminations.
3) Should I use a ring terminal like the RC365 or a fork terminal on a terminal block?
Use the ring. A ring terminal such as the RC365 is a closed barrel at the stud end, so it cannot vibrate off a loosened #10 screw the way a spade or fork can. Fork terminals are the choice only when you need to pull a wire off without fully backing the screw out, typical on dense control blocks you service often. For grounds, battery studs, motor leads, and anything in a vibrating environment, the ring is the correct part.
4) Can I use the RC365 for a ground wire connection?
Yes, that is a common use. With a 12-10 AWG barrel and a No. 10 ring, it lands a #12 or #10 ground conductor on a #10 green grounding screw in a box, panel, or equipment enclosure. Crimp it, don't solder it, and keep the conductor stranded for the barrel to form properly.
5) Do I need a special crimper for the Sta-Kon RC365?
Use an insulated-terminal crimp tool set for the 12-10 AWG (yellow) nest. The RC365 has a nylon sleeve over the barrel, and a dedicated insulated crimper compresses the barrel through the sleeve without splitting it. A bare-terminal or cutting-style die will shear the nylon and the connection loses its strain relief.
6) Are Sta-Kon RC365 ring terminals made in the USA?
Country of origin on the RC365 is the United States. That matters on public and federally funded work where domestic-origin documentation is part of the submittal package.
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Does the Sta-Kon RC365 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RC365 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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