Insulation Piercing Connectors
Selection of Connectors and Application Tools
The connectors on these pages will penetrate all standard copper and aluminum magnet
wire insulations such as: heavy Formvar, poly-thermaleze, polyester, polyurethane, etc.
For special insulations, consult Customer Services.
Splices
A
Catalog
Number
A
.43
.17
.34
.34
.47
Dimensions
B
.25
.11
.17
.25
.25
C*
.22
.03
.09
.09
.09
Circular
Mil Area
–
468 - 1,724
1,277 - 4,205
2,985 - 6,687
5,162 - 12,330
Round Wire
Range,
AWG
21 (4) - 12 (2)
32 - 24**
26 - 17**
24 - 14**
16 - 12
Rectangular
Wire Range, Inches
Thickness
–
–
.02 - .04
.02 - .05
.05 - .08
E9809
®
Width
–
–
.02 - .09
.02 - .10
.05 - .16
Pkg.
Qty.
1000
†8400†
†3000†
†3000†
†2500†
A
214420
B
B
220004
220001
220002-TB
220006
C
C
D
22L004
22L001
22L002
22L006
22L008
22L009
.15
.32
.32
.45
.70
.70
.11
.16
.25
.25
.50
.55
.03
.10
.10
.13
.12
.20
128 - 2,028
808 - 5,162
2,048 - 9,110
2,580 - 12,330
12,960 - 30,550
36,120 - 86,000
32 - 24**
26 - 17**
24 - 15**
16 - 12
18 - 14
16 - 5
–
.02 - .04
.02 - .05
.05 - .08
.04 - .06
.08 - .18
–
.02 - .10
.02 - .11
.05 - .16
.06 - .38
.08 - .38
1000
1000
1000
1000
100
100
E
D
210214S
204210S
.63
.69
.38
.53
.17
.25
4,110 - 20,760
10,380 - 52,480
14(a) - 10
12(b) - 2(e)
.08 - .09
.10 - .16
.08 - .18
.10 - .26
250
100
E
F
204210SH
22L009H
.69
.70
.53
.55
.47
.38
20,760 - 104,960
72,000 - 132,000
12(c) - 2(d)
16 - 5
.10 - .16
.08 - .18
.10 - .26
.08 - .38
100
100
F
G
G
220015
220019
220023
1.50
1.50
1.75
.63
3.13
3.13
3\.63
.88
.88
.88
.38
.88
.88
.88
(e)
(e)
(e)
.13
(e)
(e)
(e)
50,000 - 115,000
110,000 - 175,000
110,000 - 230,000
3,260 - 12,330
100,000 - 230,000
220,000 - 350,000
220,000 - 460,000
–
–
–
15 - 13
–
–
–
.100 - .175
.175 - .325
.175 - .325
.05 - .06
.100 - .175
.175 - .325
.175 - .325
.300 - .625
.300 - .625
.300 - .625
.05 - .18
.300 - .625
.300 - .625
.300 - .625
50
25
25
250
25
25
25
H
H
314118S
I
220016
220020
220024
I
*Reference dimension. See installing die illustration for gauging.
** Not recommended for aluminum magnet wire finer than 21 gauge. (a) Four wires max. (b) Six wires max. (c) Six wires max. each barrel (d)
Conductors heavier than 6 AWG require special dies. Contact Thomas & Betts for assistance. (e) Crimping dies may not bottom. Connector
height will depend on number and size of wires in barrel. Pump must deliver 9800 psi minimum.
† On a reel
NOTE:
Wire sizes and combinations shown have been tested to and meet or exceed Thomas & Betts specifications. Connectors may be suitable for
other wire sizes or combinations. Thomas & Betts sells these connectors with the understanding that the user will perform necessary tests to
determine their suitability for the intended purpose.
C
A
B
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Insulation Piercing Connectors
See note (a).
Splices (Continued)
Catalog
Number
Stud
Size
–
Dimensions, Inches
A
.63
B
.63
C
.75
D
.25
E
.19
Circular
Mil Area
20,000 - 105,000
E9809
®
Rectangular
Round Wire
Wire Range, Inches
Range,
AWG
Thickness
Width
5 - 13
Lower Half
.08 - .15
.08 - .49
Upper Half
.25 max
.75 max.
Pkg.
Qty.
250
A
A
B
B
210214MT
210MT14
210MT38
204210MT
1/4
3/8
1.00
1.00
.69
1.44
1.44
.94
.82
.82
1.03
–
–
.25
.09
.09
.25
20,000 - 105,000
20,000 - 105,000
90,000 - 215,000
5 - 13
5 - 13
3 - 10
Lower Half
.10 - .25
.10 - .92
Upper Half
.25 max
1.03 max.
25
25
100
A
B
204MT14
204MT38
1/4
3/8
1.00
1.00
1.44
1.44
.91
.91
–
–
.12
.12
90,000 - 215,000
90,000 - 215,000
3 - 10
3 - 10
25
25
(a) This space may be used for terminal tongue insert, stripped stranded copper wire, stripped copper magnet wire, or left empty.
NOTE:
Wire sizes and combinations shown have been tested to and meet or exceed Thomas & Betts specifications. Connectors may be suitable for
other wire sizes or combinations. Thomas & Betts sells these connectors with the understanding that the user will perform necessary tests to
determine their suitability for the intended purpose.
E
A
D
E
C
C
B
B
A
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