Insulation Displacement Connector Tool

Choose from 38 different 3m insulation displacement connectors also known as idcs that meet a variety of uses.

Insulation displacement connector tool. No special tools are required the connector being applied to most wire sizes by means of common pliers or side cutters. An electrical connector that strips off the insulation of the wire to make contact with it. Add to compare compare. Traditionally used in landline telephone applications these idc splice connectors can be used to splice tap or repair damaged many types of low voltage conductors in voice and data applications.

In addition this technology provides a bonus in eliminating the wire stripping operation required in crimping. Multi wire termination is possible with insulation displacing connectors idc because the termination forces are relatively low typically several pounds versus hundreds of pounds for crimps. An insulation displacement contact idc also known as insulation piercing contact ipc is an electrical connector designed to be connected to the conductor s of an insulated cable by a connection process which forces a selectively sharpened blade or blades through the insulation bypassing the need to strip the conductors of insulation before connecting. 3m scotchlok idc connector 314.

Idc insulation displacement contact termination tools also known as idc tools are used with idc connectors to remove crimp join two or more metals together or terminate connect cables to other cables or devices wires network cables or electrical components that are connected to the icd connector. Care must also be taken with insulation displacement connectors to create a strain relief. 3m scotchlok electrical idc 567 pouch run and tap brown 18 14 awg tap 12 10 awg run 100 pouch 1000 case. The wire is pushed into the connector with a punch down tool.

Remove insulation displacement connectors and tools compare up to three products. In a preferred form the connector provides its own insulating covering and positively indicates the completion of the connection. Amazon s choice for insulation displacement connector muyi 100 pcs red electrical idc 0 5 1 0mm wire connector double run or tap 22 18 awg tap 18 14 awg run 0 75x1 26inches.