3M™ Scotchlok™ Electrical Insulation Displacement Connector electrically connects a (tap) wire end to a through (run) wire and insulates the connection. It is flame retardant and is used for tape and parallel splicing. This connector features a maximum insulation O.D. diameter of 0.145 inches (3.68 mm) and an operating temperature of 221 degrees Fahrenheit (105 degrees Celsius). The suggested application tool for the 3M™ Scotchlok™ Electrical Insulation Displacement Connector, 560, is the 3M™ Scotchlok™ Crimping Tool, E-9BM.
3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connector 558 is suitable for control circuit wiring, fixture wiring, appliance wiring, signal and PA systems and automotive/boat/RV wiring. It is 600V rated for building wire and 1000V rated for signs, fixtures and luminaires. The connector withstands temperatures of 221 degrees F (105 degrees C). UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant.
| Brands | Scotchlok™ | |
| CSA File Number | LR15503 | |
| Conductor Sizes (Imperial) | 14 AWG (Stranded), 16 AWG, 22 AWG | |
| Conductor Sizes (Metric) | .34 mm², 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm² (Stranded) | |
| Connection Type | Run & Tap | |
| Insulation Colour | Red | |
| Max. Number of Cores | 2 | |
| Maximum Conductor Size (Imperial) | 14 AWG (Stranded), 16 AWG | |
| Maximum Conductor Size (Metric) | 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm² (Stranded) | |
| Package Quantity | 1000 | |
| Run Maximum Insulation Outer Diameter (Imperial) | 0.12 in | |
| Run Maximum Insulation Outer Diameter (Metric) | 3.1 mm | |
| Tap Maximum Insulation Outer Diameter (Imperial) | 0.12 in | |
| Tap Maximum Insulation Outer Diameter (Metric) | 3.1 mm | |
| UL File Number | E23438 | |
| Units per Case | 5000 | |
| Voltage Application | Low Voltage |