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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- General Terminals
- Product Type:
- Non-Insulated Fork Terminal
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Wire Size:
- 22-16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon A18-14F – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon A18-14F fork terminal accept?
The A18-14F fork terminal takes 22 to 16 AWG conductors. If you're landing 14 AWG or heavier branch-circuit wire, this barrel is too small, so step up to a larger Sta-Kon fork in the next wire range.
2) Is the A18-14F an insulated or non-insulated terminal?
Non-insulated. The A18-14F is a bare copper fork tongue, so if the connection needs covering you'll add heat shrink or a separate insulating sleeve. On terminal strips inside a panel or control enclosure, bare is usually what the spec calls for.
3) Should I use a fork terminal or a ring terminal on a terminal block screw?
A fork (spade) tongue like the A18-14F slides in under a loosened screw without removing it, which is why control panel and device-strip work favors it for 22-16 AWG control wiring. A ring terminal requires backing the screw all the way out but cannot slip off if the screw loosens, so vibration-prone or safety-critical connections usually get a ring instead.
4) Is the Sta-Kon A18-14F UL recognized?
Yes, it carries UL file E9809. That's the reference an inspector or submittal reviewer will want for control-wiring terminations in UL-listed panels.
5) Does this terminal need a special crimp tool?
Non-insulated copper terminals like the A18-14F crimp with a non-insulated (oval/indent) die, not the color-coded insulated die set. Using the insulated nest on a bare barrel gives you a loose crimp. Match the tool to the 22-16 AWG range.
6) Is the A18-14F copper or aluminum, and can I use it on aluminum conductors?
The barrel is copper, so it is for copper conductors only. Aluminum wire needs an AL9CU-rated connector; putting bare copper on aluminum invites galvanic corrosion at the joint.
7) Is the Sta-Kon A18-14F made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters if you're buying against a Buy American or domestic-preference requirement on a government or institutional job.
8) What is the exact part number to order this fork terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon A18-14F. That single manufacturer part number covers the non-insulated copper fork terminal for 22-16 AWG wire.
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