3M 314 Moisture Resistant (22-14AWG) Scotchlok Ele Self-Stripping Connectors (50Pcs Per Box)

Description

• Blue cap and white body nylon-insulated connector is suitable to connect 2 or 3 wires
• Brass element construction for good conductivity and tin plating for corrosion resistance
• Accommodates 22 to 14 AWG solid/stranded
• UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant

3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connector 314 provides a dual element connection and moisture resistant seal with a mineral oil based grease. The connector is nylon insulated and used to connect 2 or 3 wires. It is self stripping, flame retardant and moisture resistant.

3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connector 314 is 600V rated for building wire and 1000V rated for signs, fixtures and luminaires. It withstands temperatures of 221 degrees F (105 degrees C). UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant.

Application

Use Part No. 314 to electrically connect two or three wire ends, insulate the connection, and provide a moisture resistant seal.

Wire Range

22-14 AWG Solid or stranded, tinned or untinned (0,5-1.5 mm2) copper conductors. For use with common thermoplastic insulated wires: T, TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum insulation diameter of .150 inches (3,8 mm). Maximum recommended current for general purpose applications: 22 AWG – 3 AMPS, 20 AWG – 5 AMPS, 18 AWG -7 AMPS, 16 AWG – 10 AMPS, 14 AWG – 15 AMPS.

Construction

U-contact – Tin plated brass, .02 in. (0,5 mm) thick
Insulator – Flame retardant nylon, Color – cap/dk. blue, body/white
Sealant – Mineral Oil Base EG-3 Grease

Recommended Installation Tools

3M™ Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers

Installation Instructions
WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.

1. Insert 2 or 3 unstripped wires completely into connector and check their position by looking through the translucent connector body.
2. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the connection by driving the cap down flush with the top edge of the connector body.

Regulatory Agencies
UL Listed – Tested per UL Standard 486C
UL file No. E23438
CSA certified – CSA Std. C22.2 No. 0. 188-MI983
CSA File No. LR15503
(Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires. Operating Temperature: 105°C.)
Note: UL Listed and CSA Certified for AWG only. Connector is not recommended for direct underground burial or other submerged applications.

Engineering Specification
Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured by 3M, part No. 314) capable of connecting 2 or 3 wires in the range of No. 22 thru No. 14 AWG solid or stranded copper wire in a pigtail application while insulating the connection and providing a moisture resistant seal. Connector shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires, and temperature rated 105°C maximum.