Application
Use Part No. 567 to electrically connect a (tap) wire
end to a through (run) wire and insulate the
connection.
Wire Range
(Tap) 18-14 AWG (.75-1.5 mm2):
(Run) 12-10 AWG (4.0 mm2)
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 of (tap) .145 inches (3.5
mm) run .190 inches (4.8 mm).
Maximum recommended current for general purpose
applications:
18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS,
14 AWG-15 AMPS, 12 AWG-20 AMPS,
10 AWG-25 AMPS.
Construction
U-contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. (.8 mm) thick
Insulator - Flame retardant polypropylene,
Color - brown
Weight
.0067 lb. (3.0 gm)
Recommended Installation Tools
9” Linemans Pliers
3M™Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
Installation Instructions
1. Place unstripped run wire inside run channel.
2. Insert unstripped tap wire completely and check
it’s position in the inspection port.
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.
4. Close hinged top cover until latched.
Regulatory Agencies
UL Listed - Tested per UL Standard 486C
UL file No. E23438
CSA certified - CSA Std. C22.2 No. 0. 188-MI983
CSA File No. LR15503, LR32411
(Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire:
1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires.
Operating Temperature: 105˚C.)
Scotchlok™567
Self-Stripping Electrical
Tap 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. 567) capable of connecting a tap wire
18-14 AWG solid or stranded copper to a run wire
solid or stranded copper. Connector shall be UL
Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum,
building wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures
and luminaires, and temperature rated 105˚C
maximum.
