3M Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series Tech Data SheetEmail Us
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3M™ Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series
- 3M Product Number 38A Series
- 3M ID B5005121020
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Highlights
- Quick and reliable Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) termination with no special tool required for assembly
- Enables branching from the main bus line using the versatile 3M Mini-Clamp connector plug
- Features color coded connectors to easily identify the connector required depending on the wire size
- Compatible with main bus trunk line wire size 20-18 AWG round cable and 20-16 with 2.54mm pitch for flat cables used in various signal applications
- Latching mechanism of the 3M Mini-Clamp plug to the 3M Branch Mini-Clamp link connector 38A series maintains a reliable connection in demanding environments
- Four-point contact structure provides high contact reliability
- Ideal for sensor signal network connections
- For mass production, contact your 3M sales representative for special tool options
3M™ Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series works with 3M Mini-Clamp plug connectors to branch from main bus lines to sensors or other components in a system. Requiring no special tools for assembly, the connector provides a detachable mechanism with the 3M Mini-Clamp plug as a T-branch connection for simplicity and additional flexibility in system design. The branching function allows for a shorter direct-to-network connection which helps to reduce cable usage and network latencies. The connector supports trunk line wire sizes 20-18 AWG for round cables and 20-16 AWG for 2.54mm pitch flat cables.
Featuring IDC Termination
All 3M Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connectors feature Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) termination technology. Invented by 3M in 1961, the IDC method allows technicians to terminate multiple wires simultaneously without wire stripping for fast, reliable installation and maintenance in the field.
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Better connections all across the system
Use the 3M™ Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series to connect detachable wire-to-wire connections from main bus or trunk lines anywhere in the system by using a T-branch to connect to additional sensors or components – save space, simplify installation, and significantly reduce longer lengths of wiring back to terminal blocks or a control unit.
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Compatible with a variety of round and flat cable sizes
3M Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector, 38A Series supports wire sizes 20 to 18 AWG for round cable and wire sizes 20 to 16 AWG with 2.54 mm pitch for flat cables used in low power or signal applications. The connectors feature color-coding to easily identify the connector required depending on wire size. The 3M Mini-Clamp plugs connecting into the 3M Branch Mini-Clamp connectors support even smaller wire sizes, as small as 30 AWG, for the branch lines.
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Typical properties
| Application | Wire-to-wire Connecting, Wire Branching |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Tech Sheet Number | TS-2697 |
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