Application
Use Part No. 905 to electrically connect two wires in a
tap, inline, pigtail, or double run installation and insulate
the connection. The 905 contains a deformable wire
stop, inner channel.
Wire Range
18-14 AWG (.75-1.5 mm2) (outside channel)
22-18 AWG (.5-.75 mm2) (inside channel) solid or
stranded copper conductors. For use with common
thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, TF, TFF, TFN,
TFFN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum
insulation diameter (outside of .145 inches (3.5 mm),
(inside) .110 inches (2.8 mm). Maximum
recommended current for general purpose applications:
22 AWG - 3 AMPS, 20 AWG - 4 AMPS,
18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS,
14 AWG - 15 AMPS.
Construction
U-contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. (.8 mm) thick
Insulator - Polypropylene
Color - red
Weight
.0032 lb. (1.45 gm)
Recommended Installation Tools
Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers
9” Lineman's Pliers
3M™Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
Installation Instructions
1. Place unstripped run wire inside appropriate
channels.
2. On tap, inline, and pigtail applications ends of
wires should always be placed midway between
connector element and end of connector for
proper installation.
3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the
connection by driving the u-contact down flush
with the top of the plastic insulator body.
4. Close hinged top cover until latched.
Scotchlok™905
Self-Stripping Electrical Connectors
Data Sheet
WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical
work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability
associated with such use.
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture as of the date of purchase.
3M 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 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase pr ice of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will
not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
regardless of the legal theory asserted.
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Engineering Specification
Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured
by 3M, part No. 905) capable of connecting two solid
or stranded copper wires, in the range of No. 22 thru
No. 18 AWG (inside channel) and No. 18 thru No. 14
AWG (outside channel) in a tap, inline, double run, or
pigtail application. Connector shall be voltage rated
32 volts maximum, and temperature rated 90˚C
maximum.
