3M™ Scotchlok™ Female QuickSlide Disconnect, T-Tap Nylon Insulated Self-Stripping 953K, 12 AWG, 1000/case

Part Number 953K-BULK, 3M ID 7000005802, UPC 10054007123153

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Nylon-insulated connector electrically taps into a wire in mid-span without cutting

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Specifications

Attribute Name	Value
Barrel Style	Insulated Self-Stripping
Brand	Scotchlok™
Color Family	Yellow
Connection Type	T-tap
Connection Width (Imperial)	0.25 in
Connection Width (Metric)	6.35 mm
Connector Style	Insulation Displacement
Disconnect Type	Female
Family	IDC for Electrical Applications
Fastener Orientation	Female
Flame Retardant	Yes
Insulation Material	Nylon
Insulation Outer Diameter (Imperial)	0.15 in
Manufacturing Origin	USA
Material	Insulator: FR Nylon, Element: Tin plated brass
Maximum Conductor Size (Imperial)	12 AWG
Maximum Insulation Outer Diameter (Metric)	3.8 mm
Maximum Insulation Outside Diameter	0.150 in
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	105 Degree Celsius
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	221 Degree Fahrenheit
Maximum Recommended Voltage Rating	600 V
Minimum Conductor Size (Imperial)	12 AWG
Packaging	Bulk
Pad Width	0.25 in
Product Color	Yellow
Product Type	Connector
Recommended Crimping Tool	E-9BM Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers
Terminal Type	Disconnect
Wire Connector Type	IDC Connectors

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Nylon-insulated connector electrically taps into a wire in mid-span without cutting

3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connectors 951, 952 and 953 are quick slide t-tap disconnects used to electrically tap into a wire in mid span without cutting or stripping the wire. They feature nylon insulation, making them ideal for use in light fixtures, appliances and other electrical OEM applications.

3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connectors 951, 952 and 953 are 600V rated for building wire and 1000V rated for signs, fixtures and luminaires. They withstand temperatures of 221 degrees F (105 degrees C). UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant.

Resources

Brochures

3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connectors BR (PDF, 535.6KB)

Catalogs

3M™ Wire Connectors and Tools, 2013 Electrical Product Catalog (PDF, 4.3MB)

Data Sheets

3M™ Scotchlok™ SSE Tap Connectors 951, 952, 953 (PDF, 68.3KB)

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