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SCOPE: |
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1.1 |
Insulation Displacement Connectors
(IDC) are ideal for splicing wires
and cables in Irrigation and Low
Voltage Lighting systems. The proven
3M concept allows the splices to be
made without stripping the insulation
from the wires. The application is for
residential and commercial/industrial
projects. |
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FEATURES: |
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2.1 |
No stripping of wires: |
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The connector utilizes the proven 3M
“Insulation Displacement Connector”
method whereby a copper element
cuts through the sides of the wire
insulation and applies inward pressure
to the copper conductor. This
makes a secure, reliable connection. |
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2.2 |
Two models/sizes: |
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The 316IR and the Moisture Guard
Connector (MGC). |
| Model |
WIRE RANGE |
| Outer ports |
Center ports |
| AWG |
mm² |
AWG |
mm² |
| 316IR |
22 to 16
solid or stranded |
0,3 to 1,3
solid or stranded |
22 to 16
solid or stranded |
0,3 to 1,3
solid or stranded |
| MGC |
16 to14 solid and 16 to12 stranded |
1,3 to 2,1 solid and 1,3 to 3,3 stranded |
18 solid and 20 to 18 stranded |
0,3 to 1,3
solid or stranded |
| PACKAGING DETAILS |
PAIGE PART
NUMBER |
3M Part
Number |
Qty per
case |
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| 270228R |
316IR |
300 (10 bags of 30) |
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| 270MGC |
MGC |
250 (10 bags of 25) |
| 270MGCJUG |
MGC-JUG |
400 (4 jugs of 100) |
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2.3 |
A waterproof gel: |
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protects the electrical connection from moisture
and water. For above ground installation,
or in a valve box. |
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2.4 |
Quick and easy to use: |
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Simply slide the un-stripped wires inside
the connector ports and push the black lid
down using a pair of long-handled pliers.
The MGC has a soft gray boot that stays
tightly around the wire as it is inserted into
the connector to keep the gel inside. |
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2.5 |
The insulation does not shrink back: |
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During the installation process, wire is sometimes
stretched. When the wire is cut, the insulation
slowly shrinks back. Because the copper
blades of IDC’s only cut the sides of the insulation,
it is held inside the gel-filled connector. |
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2.6 |
The wire range: |
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is ideal for residences, commercial and
industrial projects. The two outer ports are
used for Irrigation wire or Low Voltage
Landscape Lighting cable. |
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2.7 |
Rated for 600 volts: |
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Listed under UL486C for USA and Canada. |
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2.8 |
Made in the USA by
the 3M Company: |
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Unquestioned quality by a name you can
trust. |
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