Communication Markets Division
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Connectors
Built tough
for long-term
connections
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Durable, insulated
connections on the
first crimp.
Over 50 years ago, 3M introduced
the industry’s original insulation
displacement connector—the
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Connector UR.
Today, with increased demand for
high-speed and high-bandwidth
networks, the complete series
of 3M connectors and tools has
evolved again. We’ve leveraged
new technologies while building
on the original successful design,
shape, color-coded cap concepts
and element configuration. With
the Scotchlok series of tools and
connectors from 3M, service
providers can meet the demand
for enhanced customer services
such as high speed internet,
video-on-demand and video
conferencing. 3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Connectors additionally offer full
wire-range capability, increased
port size to accommodate up to
2.08 mm (0.082 in.) insulation
sizes, and solvent resistant
plastic construction.
As new technologies migrate into
the local loop, the importance
of reliable connections in the
embedded plant has increased
exponentially. Each connection
is a potential point of failure in
high-bandwidth applications which
could require additional time and
expense for a technician to repair.
That is where the full line of
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Connectors
really makes a difference.
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3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connectors
Scotchlok butt connectors
employ a specially designed, wire
insulation displacement contact
to make a reliable electrical
connection to each wire. A “live-
spring” joint is made by driving
the wire down into the “U”
contact connector. This simple
process displaces the insulation
and grasps all conductors with
a firm, resilient pressure, all in
one motion. No stripping of wire
insulation required. Scotchlok
butt connectors include a
factory-installed sealant to
protect against corrosion and
seal out moisture. They are also
available in a dry/flame retardant
version for central office and
vault. A variety of sizes and wire
combinations are available to
accommodate almost any need.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connector UR
The Scotchlok UR connector accepts two or three solid
copper conductors for butt splicing. The connector is
filled with a sealant to provide moisture resistance.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connector UY
The small size of the Scotchlok UY connector
reduces the splicing bundle O.D. to a minimum.
The connector’s two ports accept two solid copper
conductors. The connector is filled with a sealant to
provide moisture resistance.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connector UR2/UR2-D
The Scotchlok UR2/UR2-D, solvent resistant connectors,
accept two or three solid copper conductors that can
be of different wire gauges, for butt splicing. The
UR2 connectors are filled with a sealant to provide
moisture resistance. The Scotchlok UR2-D connector
is a dry version.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connector UY2/UY2-D
The small size of the Scotchlok UY2/UY2-D, solvent
resistant connectors, reduce the splicing bundle O.D.
to a minimum. Their two ports accept two solid copper
conductors that can be of different wire gauges. The
connector is filled with a sealant to provide moisture
resistance. In addition, the Scotchlok UY2 connector is
available in a dry version, Scotchlok UY2-D connector.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connector UAL
The Scotchlok UAL connector is a sealed, moisture-
resistant two- or three-wire connector. Outside ports
accept solid-copper, aluminum, or a combination of both.
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3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connector UP2
The Scotchlok UP2 connector is a dry, flame-retardant two-wire
UL-Listed connector for use on paper, pulp or PIC cable where
moisture resistance is not needed. UL recognized component.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Clearing Cap UCC
Each moisture-resistant Scotchlok UCC clearing cap isolates a full cable
pair. The conductors are held rigidly in place with a plastic blade. The
Scotchlok UCC accepts two-wire combinations.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Butt Connector UP3
The Scotchlok UP3 connector is a dry, flame-retardant two- or three-wire
connector for paper, pulp or PIC cable where moisture resistance is not
needed. UL recognized component.
3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Self-Stripping Dropwire
Connector 557TG2
Use the Scotchlok 557TG2 aerial dropwire connector to electrically
connect two solid copper conductors, insulate the connection and
provide moisture protection.