Datasheet

3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors
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Wire Range
(See table for specific connector wire range) 22-12 AWG solid or stranded tinned or un-
tinned (.5-3.0 mm sol. or str.) copper conductors. For use with common thermoplastic
insulated wires such as: T, TW, TF, TFF, TFFN, THHN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a
maximum wire insulation diameter of .150” (3,8 mm).
Maximum recommended connector current:
22 AWG 3.0 AMPS 20 AWG 4.0 AMPS
18 AWG 7.5 AMPS 16 AWG 10 AMPS
14 AWG 15 AMPS 12 AWG 20 AMPS
Conn. # Color
Wire Range
(AWG – mm
2
)
Weight
lb./gm
951 RED 22 – 18 (0,3 – 0,8) .0023 (1,04)
952 BLUE 18 – 14 (0,8 – 2,0) .0023 (1,04)
953 YELLOW 12 (3,0) .0022 (1,00)
Installation
Recommended installation tools:
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Hand Crimping Tool No. E-9BM Mechanic’s (slip joint) Pliers
1. Do not strip run wire.
2. Place run wire in open channel.
3. Fold connector body until element contacts wire.
4. Crimp connector closed with pliers.
5. Slide completed T-Tap onto male tab.
NOTE: Tab not included. Suitable for field or factory installation. For field
wiring, a suitable UL Recognized strain relief device is required.
Warning
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be
done according to appropriate electrical codes.