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3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation
Displacement Electrical Tap
Connector 560B
Application Use 3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displaceme nt Electrical Tap Connector 560B
to electrically connect a (tap) wire end to a through (run) wire, join parallel run
wires, and insulate the connectio n.
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Specifications Operating Temperature: 221°F (105°C)
Voltage Rating: 600 volts max. building wire
1000 volts max. signs and luminaires
Weight: .0032 lb (1,45 gm)
Construction:
U-Contact: Tin-plated brass, .03 in. thick (0,8 mm)
Insulator: Polypropylene
Color: Blue
UL 94-V-2
Agency Approvals,
Self Certifications,
MIL Specs UL Listed as a Pressure Cable Connector, Tested per UL Standard 486C,
UL File No. E23438
NOTE: UL Listed for AWG Only
Federal Specification W-S610: “Commercial package only”
Type Class Kind Style
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Wire Range 18-16 A W G (0,75 -1 ,0 mm2) solid or stranded, 14 A WG (1,5 mm2) stra nded,
tinned or untinned copper conductors. For use with thermoplastic insulated
wires such as; T, TW , TFF, TFN TFFN, AWN, TEW, SAE-GPT, with a maximum
insulation diameter of .145 inches (3,5 mm).
Maximum recommended current for general pu rpose applications: 18 AWG –
7 Amps, 16 AWG – 10 Amps, 14 AWG – 15 Amps.
Engineering / 3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B is
Architectural capable of connecting a tap wire to a ru n wire in the range of 18-16 AWG
Specifications (0,75-1,00 mm2) solid or stranded, and 14 AWG (1,5 mm2) stranded, tinned or
untinned copper conducto rs.
Data Sheet September 2013
3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B
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Installation Techniques
Recommended Installation Tools:
3M™ Scotchlok™ Crim ping Tool No. E-9BM or 9” Lineman’s Pliers
1. Place unstripped ru n wire inside run channel.
2. Insert unstripped tap wire completely.
3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wire and make the connection by crimping
the u-contact down flush with the top of the plastic insulator.
4. Close top hinged cover until latched.
Shelf Life & This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a
Storage humidity controlled storage (50°F/1 0°C to 80°F/27°C and <75% relative
humidity).
Availability Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical [Where
to Buy] or call 1.800.245.3573.
Important Notice
l statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3M’s products are based on information believe d to b e reliable, but th e
accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your
intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product which are not
contained in 3M’s current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless
expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warrant y; Limited Remedy; Limited liability:
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace
or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M pro duct. Except w here prohibited by law, 3M w ill not be liable for any
indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted..
3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company.
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Electrical Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726-9000
800.245.3573 Please recycle.
FAX: 800.245.0329 © 3M 2013 All rights reserved.
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WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work
should be done accordin g to appropriate electrical codes.
Tap/Run Connection
Parallel Connection
