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UNINSULATED CU TUBE TERMINAL
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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Germany (DE)
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Compression Lug
- Wire Size:
- 16 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon T16-6 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Sta-Kon T16-6 ring terminal take?
The T16-6 is built for 16 AWG wire. It's a single-size copper tube terminal, so it won't properly crimp heavier or lighter conductors - stepping outside 16 AWG gives you a loose barrel or a conductor that won't seat.
2) Is the Sta-Kon T16-6 insulated or bare?
Bare. The T16-6 is an uninsulated copper tube ring terminal, so there is no nylon or vinyl sleeve over the barrel. If the terminal sits anywhere it could contact an adjacent lug or a grounded surface, you'll need to add heat shrink or a boot yourself, or specify an insulated ring terminal instead.
3) Will a ring terminal like the T16-6 work where I need to drop the wire on without removing the screw?
No. A ring terminal is a closed tongue - the stud or screw has to come all the way out so the ring can slip over it. If you need to slide the connection onto a terminal screw that stays in place, you want a spade or fork (flanged) terminal rather than the T16-6. The trade-off is that the closed ring can't vibrate off a loosening screw, which is why ring terminals are preferred on motor leads, panel grounds, and anything subject to movement.
4) Is the Sta-Kon T16-6 copper or copper-plated steel?
Copper. The barrel and tongue are copper, which is what you want for a current-carrying termination - matched metal against a copper conductor, no dissimilar-metal junction inside the crimp.
5) What part number do I order for the 16 AWG uninsulated Sta-Kon ring terminal?
Order it as Sta-Kon T16-6. That's the full manufacturer part number and the only configuration of this terminal - there are no finish or packaging options to pick, so the number alone defines the item.
6) Can I solder the Sta-Kon T16-6 instead of crimping it?
It's a solid copper tube terminal with no plastic sleeve, which is what makes soldering possible at all - there's nothing to melt or shrink back. Sta-Kon tube terminals are designed to be crimped, and a proper crimp is the method that gives you the mechanical pull strength on a 16 AWG conductor. Treat solder as a supplement, not a replacement for the crimp.
7) Where is the Sta-Kon T16-6 terminal made?
The T16-6 is manufactured in Germany. That matters on federal and institutional jobs where country of origin has to be documented on the submittal.
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Does the Sta-Kon T16-6 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon T16-6 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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