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VINYL RING TERM 8 AWG 1/4 BOLT 90D
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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Type:
- 90 Degree Ring Terminal
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Wire Size:
- 8 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Vinyl
Sta-Kon RDV717U – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size and bolt size does the Sta-Kon RDV717U ring terminal take?
The RDV717U is sized for 8 AWG conductor and a 1/4 inch stud or bolt. Use it only on 8 AWG; crimping a smaller gauge into an 8 AWG barrel gives you a loose joint that will heat up under load.
2) What is the 90 degree bend on this ring terminal for?
The RDV717U has the ring tongue bent 90 degrees to the barrel, so the wire runs parallel to the mounting surface instead of straight at it. That is what you want on a crowded panel, a bus bar face, or a motor terminal block where a straight terminal would force a sharp bend in the 8 AWG conductor right at the crimp.
3) Can I use a ring terminal instead of a fork terminal on a panel lug?
A ring terminal like the RDV717U has to come off the stud to be removed, which is exactly why it is specified on vibration prone or high current connections: it cannot shake loose sideways. A fork or spade terminal slides out from under a loosened screw, which is faster for frequent service work but less secure. For an 8 AWG feeder on a 1/4 inch stud, the ring is the right call.
4) Why is this Sta-Kon terminal red, and does the color mean anything?
The insulation on the RDV717U is red vinyl. On Sta-Kon insulated terminals the color is the gauge code, and red here goes with the 8 AWG barrel, so a crew can sort the right terminal out of a bin by sight rather than reading stamps.
5) Do I need a special crimp tool for an 8 AWG Sta-Kon ring terminal?
Yes. An 8 AWG barrel is beyond the range of a common hand crimper for insulated terminals, so use a full cycle or ratcheting crimp tool with the die that matches the red 8 AWG insulated range. An undersized tool will not fully compress the barrel, and the joint will fail thermally before it fails mechanically.
6) Where is the Sta-Kon RDV717U made?
The RDV717U vinyl insulated ring terminal is manufactured in Mexico. That matters on public and institutional jobs where country of origin has to be documented on the submittal.
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Does the Sta-Kon RDV717U come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RDV717U is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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