
3M™ Stem Connectors
Installation Instructions
RRemove cable insulation from conductor end for a distance Dimension B. .A
Conductor Size - AWG & kcmil Connector Code Dimension
Stranded/Compressed Compact Solid Stem Connector B
4 2 2 SC0002
2 1 1 SC0001 2"
1 1/0 1/0 SC0001 (50,8 mm)
1/0 2/0 2/0 SC0010
2/0 3/0 3/0 SC0020
3/0 4/0 4/0 SC0030
4/0 250 -- SC0040
B. For Aluminum Conductors - Thoroughly wire brush conductor strands to remove aluminum oxide layer.
Immediately insert conductor into stem connector barrel as far as it will go.
1/2" (12,7 mm)
DO NOT CRIMP
2 1/2"
(63,5 mm)
3M™ Stem
Crimp Area
First Crimp
Successive Crimps
Connectors
Installation Instructions
RRemove cable insulation from conductor end for a distance Dimension B. .A
Conductor Size - AWG & kcmil Connector Code Dimension
Stranded/Compressed Compact Solid Stem Connector B
4 2 2 SC0002
2 1 1 SC0001 2"
1 1/0 1/0 SC0001 (50,8 mm)
1/0 2/0 2/0 SC0010
2/0 3/0 3/0 SC0020
3/0 4/0 4/0 SC0030
4/0 250 -- SC0040
B. For Aluminum Conductors - Thoroughly wire brush conductor strands to remove aluminum oxide layer.
Immediately insert conductor into stem connector barrel as far as it will go.
1/2" (12,7 mm)
DO NOT CRIMP
2 1/2"
(63,5 mm)
Crimp Area
First Crimp
Successive Crimps

C. Crimp 3M Stem Connector per Crimping Table.
Conductor Connector Manufacturer Indents Indents
Size No. Mech. Tool Die Size Per End Hyd. Tool Die Size Per End
#4 Stranded;
#2 Solid
#2, #1 Stranded;
#1, 1/0 Solid
T&B TBM5 Tan
1/0 Stranded
2/0 Solid
2/0 Stranded;
Burndy MD6 W249 3 2
3/0 Solid
SC0020
Kearny 840 2
3/0 Stranded;
4/0 Solid
T&B TBM8 Red 4 71H 3
4/0 Stranded
Anderson -- -- -- Dieless 2
*Y45 accepts all Y35 dies (”U” series). For Y45 use PT6515 adapter. ** Anderson VC6 is dieless and does not requrie a die set.
™
Crimping Table for 3M™ Stem Connectors
Recommended Crimping Tools
3M
SC0002
Y45*, Y46* U243
SC0001
SC0010
Anderson -- -- -- VC6** Dieless 2
Burndy MD6
Kearny
0-51
0-52
TBM8
0-51
SC0030
SC0040
0-52
BG 4
W241
5/8-1 4 WH-1
WH-2
Olive; Tan
840
2
3
2
5
Y35, Y39, U25ART
5/8-1
TBM15
Y35, Y39,
Y45*, Y46*
WH-1
WH-2
TBM15
VC6**
50 2
U28ART
D. Remove excess oxide inhibtor and sharp crimp flashing following crimping.
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not guaranteed. 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. Any statements related to the product, which are not contained in 3M’s current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability.
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive
remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for
any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted.
2
2
4
Electrical Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726-9000
800.245.3573, Fax 800.245.0329
www.3M.com/electrical
C. Crimp 3M
Conductor Connector Manufacturer Indents Indents
Size No. Mech. Tool Die Size Per End Hyd. Tool Die Size Per End
#4 Stranded;
#2 Solid
#2, #1 Stranded;
#1, 1/0 Solid
T&B TBM5 Tan
1/0 Stranded
2/0 Solid
2/0 Stranded;
Burndy MD6 W249 3 2
3/0 Solid
SC0020
Kearny 840 2
3/0 Stranded;
4/0 Solid
T&B TBM8 Red 4 71H 3
4/0 Stranded
Anderson -- -- -- Dieless 2
*Y45 accepts all Y35 dies (”U” series). For Y45 use PT6515 adapter. ** Anderson VC6 is dieless and does not requrie a die set.
™
Stem Connector per Crimping Table.
Crimping Table for 3M™ Stem Connectors
Recommended Crimping Tools
3M
SC0002
Y45*, Y46* U243
SC0001
SC0010
Anderson -- -- -- VC6** Dieless 2
SC0030
SC0040
Burndy MD6
Kearny
TBM8
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BG 4
0-51
0-52
0-51
0-52
W241
5/8-1 4 WH-1
WH-2
Olive; Tan
840
2
3
2
5
Y35, Y39, U25ART
5/8-1
TBM15
Y35, Y39,
Y45*, Y46*
WH-1
WH-2
TBM15
VC6**
50 2
U28ART
D. Remove excess oxide inhibtor and sharp crimp flashing following crimping.
3M is a trademark of 3M company.
Important Notice
All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3M’s products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is
not guaranteed. 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. Any statements related to the product, which are not contained in 3M’s current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability.
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive
remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for
any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted.
2
2
4
Electrical Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726-9000
800.245.3573, Fax 800.245.0329
www.3M.com/electrical
Please Recycle. Printed in USA.
© 3M 2013. All Rights Reserved.
78-8124-5672-7 Rev C