What is a Scotchlok connector?
Scotchlok tap connectors are real time savers. They enable the user to tap into another wire without interrupting service. A U-shaped element inside each connector displaces insulation material and makes contact with the copper conductor.
Is a Scotchlok a wire connector?
3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connector 314 provides a dual element connection and moisture resistant seal with a mineral oil based grease. The connector is nylon insulated and used to connect 2 or 3 wires. It is self stripping, flame retardant and moisture resistant.
How do you open a Scotchlok connector?
Administrator. There is a latch or lock on the connector that is used to push the metal piece when installing them. Release that latch then with a little pressure pry the connector open where the wires are. It will give a little resistance since the metal piece has been pressed in.
How do you use a Scotchlok moisture Guard connector?
The 3M™ Scotchlok™ Moisture Guard Connector is quick and easy to use. Simply insert the wires, push the lid down on the connector using a standard set of slip joint pliers and the connection is finished. Once the connection is complete, the grease inside makes it moisture resistant. NO STRIPPING REQUIRED!
How do you remove a 3M Scotchlok?
Are Scotchlok connectors waterproof?
3M™ Scotchlok™ Moisture Guard Connector MGC is ideal for applications requiring moisture and UV protection. The connector housing is weather resistant for above ground applications.
Can you reuse a Scotchlok?
After the wires are removed you can push the metal piece back to its original location and reuse the connector.
What do scotchlok in line wire splices do?
The Scotchlok™ Series in-line tap wire splices are real time savers. They enable the user to tap into another wire without interrupting service. A U-shaped element inside each connector displaces insulation material and makes contact with the copper conductor.
What kind of conductors do scotchlok Ur connectors take?
The Scotchlok UR connector accepts two or three solid copper conductors for butt splicing. The connector is filled with a sealant to provide moisture resistance. The small size of the Scotchlok UY connector reduces the splicing bundle O.D. to a minimum. The connector’s two ports accept two solid copper conductors.
What makes scotchlok tap connectors so easy to install?
Scotchlok™ tap connectors are fast to install, easy to work with and available in a wide range of common wire gauges. Tap connectors allow direct tapping into existing solid copper conductors without interrupting service. The pre-crimp feature helps hold the wires in place until the connector is crimped and the splice is complete.
Is the 3M scotchlok moisture guard connector weather resistant?
3M™ Scotchlok™ Moisture Guard Connector MGC is ideal for applications requiring moisture and UV protection. The connector housing is weather resistant for above ground applications. The connector has a weather resistant polycarbonate body and withstands temperatures up to 221 degrees F (105 degrees C).