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POLYCARBONATE INS FORK TERMINAL BLU
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Sweden (SE)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Polycarbonate Insulated Fork Terminal
- Wire Size:
- 1.5-2.5 mm²
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Electrolytic Copper
Sta-Kon RB5F – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon RB5F fork terminal take?
The RB5F is sized for 1.5 to 2.5 mm2 conductor, which is the 16 to 14 AWG range in American sizing. That is what the blue insulation colour signals on this style of terminal, so if you are pulling 12 AWG or 18 AWG you need a different barrel size.
2) Is the Sta-Kon RB5F barrel copper or aluminum?
Electrolytic copper barrel. That means it is for copper conductor only, not aluminum wire, and it gives low contact resistance on control and panel wiring. The crimp barrel is covered in polycarbonate insulation rather than vinyl or nylon.
3) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on a terminal block?
A fork (spade) terminal like the RB5F slides in under a loosened screw without removing the screw and washer entirely, which is why panel builders and control electricians use them on terminal strips and breaker screws where you may need to drop a wire out later. A ring terminal is captive and will not pull out if the screw backs off, so it is the choice for vibration-prone or high-current connections. Pick the fork for serviceability, the ring for security.
4) Do I need a special crimper for Sta-Kon RB5F terminals?
These are crimp-on terminals, not screw or solder type, so they need a ratcheting crimp tool set for insulated terminals in the 1.5 to 2.5 mm2 (16-14 AWG) range. Pliers will not give a repeatable crimp and the connection will loosen. No hardware ships with the terminal itself; the screw and washer come from the terminal block or stud you are landing on.
5) Will polycarbonate insulation hold up better than vinyl on a hot panel?
Polycarbonate is the harder, higher-temperature insulation option compared with standard vinyl sleeves, and it resists cracking and abrasion in tight gutters and dense panel bundles. On the RB5F it is moulded blue to match the 1.5 to 2.5 mm2 wire range so the size is readable at a glance during inspection.
6) Can I standardize my control panels on one terminal part number?
Only if every conductor you land falls in 1.5 to 2.5 mm2. The RB5F covers that one band, so a facility standardizing across panels typically stocks it alongside the smaller and larger barrel sizes in the same fork style. Ordering by the single model RB5F gets you the blue 1.5-2.5 mm2 version and nothing else.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon RB5F made?
Manufactured in Sweden. For MRO and institutional buyers tracking country of origin on submittals, that is the declared origin for the RB5F blue fork terminal.
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Does the Sta-Kon RB5F come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RB5F is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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