3M Scotchlok Tap Connector 558 Datasheet

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3M Scotchlok
Self-Stripping Electrical Tap
Connector 558
Data Sheet

Applications

Agency Approvals,

Self Certifications,
Mil Specs

Wire Range

Construction

Specifications

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3M™ Scotchlok™ Self-stripping Electrical Tap Connector 558 is used to electrically
connect a (tap) wire end to a through (run) wire and insulate the connection.
Meets requirements of:
UL Listed, Standard 486C, UL File E23438
CSA Certified, CSA Standard C22.2, No. 0.188-MI983, CSA File No. LR15503,
LR32411
22-16 AWG solid or stranded, tinned or untinned (.5-1.5 mm
For use with common thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN,
AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum insulation diameter of .120" (3,0 mm).

Maximum recommended current for general purpose:

22 AWG
20 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
U-Contact: Tin-plated brass, .02 in. (0,5 mm) thick
Insulator: Flame-retardant polypropylene
Color: Red
Voltage Rating:
Temperature Rating:
Weight:
The Tap Connector 558 is capable of connecting a tap wire to a run wire, in the range
of No. 22 thru No. 16 AWG solid or stranded copper. The connector shall be UL Listed
and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum for signs,
fixtures and luminaires with a temperature rating of 105ºC (105ºF) maximum.
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10 AMPS
600 volts maximum, building wire
1000 volts signs, fixtures and luminaires
105ºC (221ºF)
.0033 lbs (1,50 gm)
1 of 2
November 2010
2
str.) copper conductors.
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