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.