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ManualsBrands3M ManualsConnector Clips & Single Wire ConnectorsCore connector flexible: 2-16 mm² fixed: 2-16 mm² Number of pins (num): 2 1 pc(s) Red, Yellow

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Scotchlok

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557 IDC Connector

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O/B+ Connector

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WIRE CONNECTORS

The best connectors do more than t the application;

they also t your hand, and they feel good to use. At 3M,

we design connectors that are as comfortable and easy

to use as they are dependable.

Our complete line provides a wide range of connector

choices. Simply choose the connector that ts your personal

preference, as well as the application. We give you plenty

of choices.

Start with the unique 3M

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Performance Plus Wire

Connectors. See just how easy it is to work with three

sizes instead of seven and still cover the entire 600-volt

copper wire range. The 3M Scotchlok

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connectors are our

original color-coded line of wire connectors designed with

the exact features requested most by electricians. 3M wire

connectors are durable for regular or low-voltage systems

in construction, industrial, maintenance, OEM or irrigation.

3M Highland

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wire connectors offer an affordable

alternative with no compromise to quality.

It’s all here — right at your ngertips — with 3M’s family

of easy-to-use, versatile and highly reliable wire connectors.

Quick, reliable splices are a snap and a squeeze

For over 50 years, 3M has been designing connectors

with the reliability and ease of installation that electricians

demand. From the very rst Scotchlok insulation

displacement connector (IDC) to today’s improved models,

3M has always provided connection technology that saves

time and money.

The latest series of IDCs has kept all that was good about

the original connector — the design, the shape, the element

technology and the color-coding.

Choose from 38 different 3M IDCs that meet a variety

of uses, including uorescent ballast installation and

replacement, xture and appliance wiring, automotive

and marine wiring and control circuit wiring. Whatever the

application, 3M has the connector to make your job easier.

Wire

Connectors

Spring Connectors and Tools 32

Crimp Sleeve Connectors 37

Insulation Displacement Connectors and Tools 38

Scotchlok Connectors and Tools 42

Moisture Guard Connector 46

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Spring Connectors and Tools 32 Crimp Sleeve Connectors 37 Insulation Displacement Connectors and Tools 38 Scotchlok Connectors and Tools 42 Moisture Guard Connector 46 WIRE CONNECTORS Wire Connectors 3M Scotchlok 557 IDC Connector ™ The best connectors do more than fit the application; they also fit your hand, and they feel good to use. At 3M, we design connectors that are as comfortable and easy to use as they are dependable. Our complete line provides a wide range of connector choices.
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Spring Connectors and Tools 3M Performance Plus Wire Connectors (T/R+, T/Y+, O/B+, R/Y+, B/G+) ™ Because of their increased wire range, just four Performance Plus Wire Connectors handle the work of seven standard connectors. T/R+ replaces the yellow, tan and red connectors in the majority of field applications. T/Y+ replaces the yellow, orange, blue and gray wire nuts in most applications.
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M Wire Connector Drivers WCD 3M Highland Wire Connectors make it quick and easy to match the right connector to the size of the wire. These application tools for 3M Performance Plus O/B+, R/Y+, T/R+ and T/Y+; 3M 212, 312, and 512; and 3M Scotchlok Y, R, and G connectors quickly spin on the connector and position the wire bundle in the box. The WCD-H is a hand driver and the WCD-P is a power driver that fits a standard chuck.
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SPRING CONNECTORS FEATURES Advantages Benefits 3M Performance Plus Wire Connectors (T/R+, T/Y+, O/B+, R/Y+, B/G+) Wires feed deeper Increases level of pull-out Security Wide wire ranges Three connectors replace seven Saves money and time Flexible skirt Covers overstripped wires Safety New internal design Smoother and faster installation Improves quality and saves time 3M Scotchlok Electrical Spring Connectors (Y, R, G, B) Soft outer shell Easy on the fingers Easy to use Steel inner shell
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Connector 3M Connector 312 ™ 3M Connector 412 ™ 3M Connector 512 ™ 3M Connector 512G ™ Features/ Description Maximum Voltage Rating Wire Range* AWG (mm ) Temp.
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Ordering Information for Spring Connectors Connector 3M Scotchlok Connector R ™ ™ 3M Scotchlok Connector Y ™ ™ UPC (054007-) Inner Unit Pack Case Qty. (connectors) Distributor Order Qty.
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WIRE CONNECTORS • Crimp Sleeve Connectors Crimp Sleeve Connectors 3M Scotchlok Insulated Electrical Crimp Sleeve Connectors S-11 and S-31 ™ ™ UL Listed and CSA Certified, 3M Scotchlok electrical crimp sleeve connectors make fast work of splicing 22 to 10 AWG copper conductors. Smooth flared entry makes wire insertion fast—simply twist conductors together and crimp. The S-11 and S-31 (copper), and MN14CEC/ST and MN10CEC/ST (steel) are insulated, closed-end crimp sleeve connectors.
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Insulation Displacement Connectors and Tools 3M Scotchlok IDC Connectors for Electrical Applications ™ ™ The latest series of connectors—the 3M Scotchlok connectors UR2, UY2 and UB2A—features that same originality in technological advantages, building on the successful Scotchlok connector’s design, shape, colorcoded cap concepts and element technology. The Series 2 connectors additionally offer full wire range capability, increased port size to accommodate up to 0.
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FEATURES Advantages Benefits Squeeze-shut connector No wire stripping or twisting Saves time Crimp with slip-joint pliers No special tools required Saves money Unique “U” contact, fully insulated Provides dependable connections Safety No need to cut run wire Faster installation, minimum clean-up Saves time No need to twist on Easy on hands Easy to use Connecting Tips Quick, reliable splices are a squeeze. And a snap.
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Specifications for 3M Scotchlok Insulation Displacement Connectors ™ Connector ™ Type Connection Features/ Description Maximum Insulation O.D. in. (mm) Wire Range AWG (mm ) Double Run 0.145" (3,68 mm) 18-14 (0,75-1,5 mm ) Solid/Stranded 194°F (90°C) 0.145" (3,68 mm) Tap 0.190" (4,82 mm) Run 18-14 (0,75-1,5 mm ) Tap 12-10 (2,5-4,0 mm ) Run Solid/Stranded 221°F (105°C) 0.
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™ Product Number 314 314U 316IR 557 ™ UPC (054007-) Inner Unit Pack Case Qty.
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Specifications for 3M Scotchlok Connectors and Tools ™ Connector Type Connector Special Features UR2 ™ Maximum Insulation O.D. PIC-unfilled and PIC-filled Pulp or Paper Metric (mm) Inches AWG Metric (mm) AWG Metric (mm) Gel-Filled Polypropylene Cat.5 2,08 mm 0.082" 26-19 0,4-0,9 mm N/A N/A Dry Polypropylene 2,08 mm 0.082" 26-19 0,4-0,9 mm 26-19 0,4-0,9 mm Gel-Filled Polycarbonate Cat. 5 1,52 mm 0.060" 26-19 0,4-0,9 mm N/A N/A Gel-Filled Polypropylene Cat.
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™ Connector Type Connector UB2A ™ Special Features Maximum Insulation O.D. PIC-Unfilled and PIC-Filled Pulp or Paper Metric (mm) Inches AWG Metric (mm) AWG Metric (mm) Gel-Filled Polypropylene Cat. 5 2,08 mm 0.082" 26-19 0,4-0,9 mm N/A N/A Dry Polypropylene 2,08 mm 0.082" 26-19 0,4-0,9 mm 26-19 0,4-0,9 mm Gel-Filled Polycarbonate Butt 1,67 mm Tap 1,12 mm 0.066" 0.
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Ordering Information for 3M Scotchlok Connectors ™ Connector Box Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC Bulk Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC Cartridge Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC Jar Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC 100/box, 1000/cs. 1.36 (3) 1000 connectors 051115-26201 500/box, 5000/cs. 6.7 (15.2) 5000 connectors 051115-26200 10/cart, 100/pak., 1000/cs. 2.09 (4.6) 1000 connectors 051115-26202 500/btl., 5000/cs. 5.9 (13.1) 10 btls.
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™ Connector ™ Box Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC Bulk Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC Cartridge Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC Jar Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC Clamshell Packaging Weight kg (lbs.) Min. Order UPC UG 100/box, 1000/cs. (2.50) 1000 connectors 051115-26197 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A UPB N/A N/A N/A N/A 1000/box, 5000/cs. 3.0 (6.
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Moisture Guard Connector The 3M Moisture Guard Connector (MGC) provides a convenient way to connect wires for landscape irrigation and lighting applications. Just press the MGC cap and a metal element inside pushes through the wire insulation to make a secure, reliable connection. The grease in the MGC protects against moisture while the MGC housing is UV resistant for above-ground applications. ™ Ordering Information for Moisture Guard Connector Product Number 46 UPC (051128-) Description Min.