Key facts
- Brand
- 3M
- Model
- Pak 50
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 5
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-09
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3M PAK 50E Assembly Application Tools Manual
The document describes the tools needed to assemble 3M PAK 50E connectors, including the 3443-128 Locator Plate, 3640 or 3335 Assembly Press, shut‑height gauge, and related accessories. It explains how to set up the assembly press and locator plate before beginning the connector termination.
Detailed assembly steps cover positioning the cable and covers on the locator plate, inserting the connector body, and operating the press to permanently terminate the connector to two 3M 3365 cables. Safety notes and a final inspection checklist are also included.
3M Pak 50 specifications
| Insulation Material | Glass Filled Nylon |
|---|---|
| Flammability Rating | UL 94V-0 |
| Color | Black |
| Contact Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Underplating | Nickel |
| Wiping Area | .025 µm gold |
| Termination Area | Tin‑lead or gold flash (RoHS compliant) |
| Wire Accommodation | 30 AWG stranded PVC flat ribbon cable |
| Current Rating | 0.5 A |
| Insulation Resistance | 10 MΩ at 250 VDC |
| Withstanding Voltage | 300 V AC for 1 minute |
| Temperature Rating | -55 °C to +85 °C |
All 3M Pak 50 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the current rating of the Pak 50 Wiremount Socket?
The socket is rated for a maximum current of 0.5 A.
Is the Pak 50 Wiremount Socket RoHS compliant?
Yes, a RoHS‑compliant version is available.
What is the current rating of the P50E Wiremount Socket?
The socket is rated for a current of 0.5 A.
Is the P50E Wiremount Socket RoHS compliant?
Yes, a RoHS‑compliant version is available.
How do you set the shut‑height for the 3M 3640 press?
Place the shut‑height gauge on the press base and adjust the shaft until the press handle comes down with only a small amount of pressure; the gauge should read 18 1/2.
Can the PAK 50 connector be daisy‑chained?
No, the PAK 50 connector may only be terminated to the end of two cables and cannot be daisy‑chained.