Scotchlok™ 905 Self-Stripping Electrical Connectors are used to electrically connect two wires in a tap, inline, pigtail, or double run installation and insulate the connection.
The Scotchlok 905 provides a quick, tool‑free method to join two solid or stranded copper wires in tap, inline, pigtail or double‑run configurations. It features a tin‑plated brass U‑contact, a polypropylene insulator, and a red‑colored housing.
Installation is performed with a 3M crimping tool or standard lineman’s pliers: place the unstripped wire in the appropriate channel, press the tool perpendicular to the wire, and latch the hinged cover. The connector is rated for up to 32 V and 90 °C.
| Wire range (outside channel) | 18‑14 AWG (0.75‑1.5 mm²) |
|---|---|
| Wire range (inside channel) | 22‑18 AWG (0.5‑0.75 mm²) |
| Maximum recommended current (18 AWG) | 7 A |
| Maximum recommended current (14 AWG) | 15 A |
| U‑contact material | Tin‑plated brass, 0.03 in. thick |
| Insulator material | Polypropylene |
| Color | Red |
| Weight | 0.0032 lb (1.45 g) |
| Voltage rating | 32 V max |
| Temperature rating | 90 °C max |
It accepts 22‑18 AWG wires in the inside channel and 18‑14 AWG wires in the outside channel.
The connector can carry up to 15 amps for a 14 AWG wire.
A 3M crimping tool (model E‑9BM) or 9‑inch lineman’s pliers can be used.
It is rated for a maximum of 32 V and 90 °C.