Scotchlok 564
™
Self-Stripping Electrical
Connectors
Data Sheet
Application
Use Part No. 564 to electrically connect two wires in
a tap, inline, pigtail, or double run installation and
insulate the connection.
Installation Instructions
WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical
work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.
Wire Range
18-14 AWG (.75-1.5 mm
2
) solid or stranded copper
conductors. For use with common thermoplastic
insulated wires such as: T, TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN,
AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum insulation
diameter of .145 inches (3,5 mm).
Maximum recommended current for general purpose
applications: 18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS,
14 AWG - 15 AMPS.
1. Place unstripped wires inside appropriate
channels.
2. On tap, inline, and pigtail applications ends of
wires should always be placed midway between
connector element and end of connector for
proper installation.s
3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the
connection by driving the cap down flush with the
top edge of the connector body.
4. Close the hinged top cover until latched.
Construction
U-contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. (.8 mm) thick
Insulator - Polypropylene
Color - white
Typical Installations
Weight
.0032 lb. (1.45 gm)
Recommended Installation Tools
9” Linemans Pliers
Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers
3M
™
Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
Engineering Specification
Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured
by 3M, part No. 564) capable of connecting 2 solid or
stranded copper wires in the range of No. 18 thru No.
14 AWG in a tap, inline, double run, or pigtail
application. Connector shall be voltage rated 32 volts
maximum, and temperature rated 90˚C maximum.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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.
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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 product.
Except where prohibited by law, 3M will
not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
regardless of the legal theory asserted.
Electrical Products Division
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