Applications Use 3M™ Scotchlok™ Self-Striping Electrical Tap Connectors, 951, 952 and 953 to electrically tap into a wire in mid-span without cutting or stripping the wire. Connector then mates with a 250” (6,35 mm) male tab, making a reusable quickconnect wiring termination.

Agency Approvals
& Self Certifications • UL Listed – tested per UL Standard 310, File No. E70512
NOTE: UL Listed for AWG Only
• CSA Certified, CSA Std. C22.2 No. O. 188-MI983, CSA File No. LR15503,
LR32411
• Federal Specification W-S-610D “Commercial Packaging”

Type Class Kind Style
II I Cu F

RoHS 2002/95/EC

RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC” means that the product or part (“Product”) does not contain any of the substances in excess
of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2002/618/EC,
unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3M’s knowledge and
belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.

Specifications
Max. Voltage Rating: 600 V Building Wire, 1000 V Signs or Fixtures (Luminaries)
Max. Operating Temp 221°F (105°C
Insulator Material: Flame retardant nylon, see table for color
Element: Tin plated brass, 03 in. (,8 mm) thick
Flammability Rating: C2.2 No. 0.6 V-2

Recommended installation tools:
3M™ Scotchlok™ Hand Crimping Tool No. E-9BM Mechanic’s (slip joint) Pliers
1. Do not strip run wire.
2. Place run wire in open channel.
3. Fold connector body until element contacts wire.
4. Crimp connector closed with pliers.
5. Slide completed T-Tap onto male tab.

Engineering
Specifications
Self-Stripping T-Tap Female Quick-Slide connector (as manufactured by 3M) capable of connecting to an insulated, solid or stranded copper wire, in mid-span, without cutting or stripping the wire; and of connecting to a 250 in. x 032” Male Tab, such as a 3M™ Scotchlok™ Terminal MNG14-250DMI, in a separable, reusable manner, forming a Quick Connect Wiring Termination.

Shelf Life & Storage
This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity
controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and <75% relative humidity).