3M 560N DATA SHEET

Application

Use Part No. 560N to electrically connect 2 (two)
through (run) wires and insulate the connection.

Wire Range

18-14 AWG solid or Stranded, tinned or untinned
(.75-1.5 mm

2

) 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 of .145 inches (3.5 mm).
Maximum recommended current for general purpose
applications: 18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS,
14 AWG - 15 AMPS.

Construction

U-contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. (.8 mm) thick
Insulator - Flame retardant polypropylene

Color - brown

Weight

.0032 lb. (1.45 gm)

Recommended Installation Tools

3M™Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
9” Linemans Pliers

Installation Instructions

1. Open connector to allow run wire insertion.

2. Insert unstripped run wires from side and close
connector firmly.

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.

4. Close hinged top cover until latched.

Regulatory Agencies

UL Listed - Tested per UL Standard 486C
UL file No. E23438
CSA certified - CSA Std. C22.2 No.188-MI983
CSA File No. LR15503

(Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire:
1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires.
Operating Temperature: 105˚C, 221˚F maximum)

Note: UL Listed and CSA Certified for AWG only.

Scotchlok

™

560N

Self-Stripping Electrical
Double Run Connectors

Data Sheet

WARNING

Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical
work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability
associated with such use.

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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be,
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Engineering Specification

Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured
by 3M, part No. 560N) capable of connecting 2 (two)
run wires in the range of No. 18 thru No. 14 AWG
solid or stranded copper. Connector shall be UL Listed
and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building
wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and
luminaires, and have a maximum operating
temperature of 105˚C, 221˚F.

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