3M Specialty Terminals
81M-156-P-A, 82M-156-P-A,
Male Snap Plug, Vinyl Insulated,
Butted Seam
Data Sheet
September 2008
™
Product Number
81M-156-P-A
82M-156-P-A
Wire Range
(AWG)
22 - 18
16 - 14
Mating Snap
Diameter
S
0.156
0.156
L
0.83
0.83
Maximum
Insulation
Diameter
.15
.17
Specifications
Wire Size:
Barrel Seam:
Maximum Voltage Rating:
Maximum Operating Temp:
Maximum Current:
Insulator Material
Terminal Material:
Terminal Plating:
See Table Above
Butted
300 V Building Wire
167°F (75°C)
Same as Wire
Vinyl
Brass
Tin
Installation Information
Strip away the end 3/8 inch of wire insulation.
Make the crimp in the proper station of a recommended 3M™ Scotchlok™
Crimp Tool: TH-440, TH-450.
Barrel Crimp (Electrical)
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Specialty Terminals 81M-156-P-A, 82M-156-P-A
Male Snap Plug, Vinyl Insulated, Butted Seam
Engineering Specification
Crimp-Type Snap Plug Connectors shall, electrically and mechanically,
connect permanently to a pre-stripped end of a stranded copper wire, and
have a round tongue portion for mating with a Snap Receptacle in a separable,
reusable manner.
The connector line shall offer tongue variations (0.156” and 0.180” diameter)
and barrel variations in wire (AWG) size (22-18, 16-4, 12-10) and construction
(vinyl insulated, nylon insulated with insulation grip.).
The separable connector formed by the paired Male Snap Plug and Female
Snap Receptacle may require a suitable strain relief to prevent accidental
separation.
Shelf Life &
Storage
This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when
stored in a humidity controlled storage (50°F/10°C to 80°F/27°C and <75%
relative humidity).
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical [Where
to Buy] or call 1-800-245-3573.
Availability
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You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product
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purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an
authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited Remedy
;
Limited Liability
:
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase.
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MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
If this
product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at
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