3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation
Displacement Electrical Tap
Connector 560B
Data Sheet
Application
.
October 2017
Use 3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B
to electrically connect a (tap) wire end to a through (run) wire, join parallel run
wires, and insulate the connection.
Operating Temperature:
Voltage Rating:
Weight:
Construction:
U-Contact:
Insulator:
Tin-plated brass, .03 in. thick (0,8 mm)
Polypropylene
Color:
Blue
UL 94-V-2
221°F (105°C)
600 volts max. building wire
1000 volts max. signs and luminaires
.0032
lb (1,45 gm)
Specifications
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 A-A-59213A: “Commercial package only”
Type
3
Class
1
Kind
cu
Style
F
.
Wire Range
18-14 AWG (0,75 -1,5 mm
2
) solid or stranded, 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 (3,7 mm).
Maximum recommended current for general purpose applications: 18 AWG –
7 Amps, 16 AWG – 10 Amps, 14 AWG – 15 Amps.
Engineering /
Architectural
Specifications
3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B is
capable of connecting a tap wire to a run wire in the range of 18-14 AWG
(0,75-1,5 mm
2)
solid or stranded, tinned or untinned copper conductors.
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3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B
WARNING
Installation Techniques
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work
should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.
Recommended Installation Tools:
3M™ Scotchlok™ Crimping Tool No. E-9BM or 9” Lineman’s Pliers
Tap/Run Connection
1. Place unstripped run 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.
Parallel Connection
Shelf Life &
Storage
Availability
This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a
humidity controlled storage (50°F/10°C to 80°F/27°C and <75% relative
humidity).
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical [Where
to Buy] or call 1.800.245.3573.
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This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase
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3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company.
Electrical Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726-9000
800.245.3573
FAX: 800.245.0329
www.3M.com/electrical
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