3M
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Scotchlok
™
Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors 951,
952, and 953
Data Sheet February 2009
Applications Use 3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Self-Striping Electrical Tap Connectors, 951, 952 and 953
to electrically tap into a wire in mid-span without cutting or stripping the wire.
Connector then mates with a .250” (6,35 mm) male tab, making a reusable quick-
connect wiring termination.
Agency Approvals
& Self Certifications
• UL Listed – tested per UL Standard 310, File No. E70512
NOTE: UL Listed for AWG Only
• CSA Certified, CSA Std. C22.2 No. O. 188-MI983, CSA File No. LR15503,
LR32411
• Federal Specification W-S-610D “Commercial Packaging”
Type Class Kind Style
II I Cu F
RoHS 2002/95/EC
RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC” means that the product or part (“Product”) does not contain any of the substances in excess
of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2002/618/EC,
unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3M’s knowledge and
belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
Specifications
Max. Voltage Rating: 600 V Building Wire
1000 V Signs or Fixtures (Luminaries)
Max. Operating Temp 221°F (105°C
Insulator Material: Flame retardant nylon, see table for color
Element: Tin plated brass, .03 in. (,8 mm) thick
Flammability Rating: C2.2 No. 0.6 V-2
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Scotchlok
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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
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Scotchlok
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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.
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Scotchlok
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Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors
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Engineering
Specifications Self-Stripping T-Tap Female Quick-Slide connector (as manufactured by 3M)
capable of connecting to an insulated, solid or stranded copper wire, in mid-span,
without cutting or stripping the wire; and of connecting to a .250 in. x .032” Male Tab,
such as a 3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Terminal MNG14-250DMI, in a separable, reusable
manner, forming a Quick Connect Wiring Termination.
Shelf Life & Storage
This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity
controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and <75% relative humidity).
Availability
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical [Where to Buy] or
call 1-800-245-3573.
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upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited
Remedy; Limited
Liability
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the
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