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COPPER COLOR-KEYED® CONNECTOR
TWO WAY SPLICER
Cable Size: 8 Str to 4/0 AWG
140B
T&B
WARNING
DO NOT CRIMP ON ENERGIZED WIRES.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Made of high conductivity copper, electro-tin plated.
• UL and CSA listed for copper code cables.
• Additional listings and certications on ne stranding classes: G,H,I,K and M
(see table on back page).
• Color coded for correct matching of installing die and connector.
INSTALLING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Strip the insulation from cable to the length shown in table (on reverse side).
Be careful not to nick cable strands.
2. Cable end should be clean: wire brush or clean with emery cloth if necessary. Insert
cable into connector until it stops.
3. Insert connector in die and compress between the markings beginning near the
center of the connector . Table on reverse side shows installing die and the number of
compressions required for each die connector combination.
CAUTION
Using improper installing dies may result in the connector failing in service.
4. After crimping, remove all sharp edges, ash or burrs.
5. Insulating methods shown in table on reverse side.
WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability
of this product for the user’s intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notication of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts
will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized
modication of the product voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL
THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
In Canada, Thomas & Betts Ltd., Iberville, P.Q.
www.tnb.com
© 2012 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Classes
#8 G,H,K
#5 G,H,I,K
#4
G,H,I,K,M
#3
G,H,I,K,M
#2
G,H,I,K,M
#1
G,H,I,K,M
1/0
G,H,I,K,M
2/0
G,H,I,K,M
2/0
G,H,I,K,M
3/0
G,H,I,K,M
Flex Die Combo
6 Ton 14/15
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6221X
15520X
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6224X
15522X
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6229X
15527X
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6233X
15528X
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6237X
15513X
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6242X
15508X
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6245X
15526X
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6250X
15530X
–
TBM62X
15500X
TBM6254X
15511X
Insulation Choice
Strip
Adhesive
Pad
AC4x3
AC5x7
Cat.
Length
No.
(Inches)
54504 7/16
7/16
54505
54509 3/4
Shrink
Cover
Tubing
SC8-8 HS12-6
SC4-6 HS12-6
SC4-6 HS4-30L 54506 5/8
SC1-2 HS4-30L 54507 5/8
SC1-2 HS4-30L 54508 3/4
SC40 C HS4-30L
HS40 C HS4-30L 54510 3/4
HS40 C HS4-30L 54511 1
HS40 C HS4-30L 53962 1
HS40 C HS40-400L 54512 1
Cable
Size
8 STR
8 Weld
3724
6 STR
6 Weld
61/24
133/.014
4 STR
91/24
133/.0177
49/.026
2 STR
4 Weld
125/24
1 STR
2 Weld
150/24
175/24
133/.0223
1/0 AWG
1 Weld
225/24
133/.0254
2/0 AWG
1/0 Weld
275/24
427/.0155
13/.0282
3/0 AWG
2/0 Weld
325/24
133/.0316
259/.0227
427/.0177
375/24
133/.0355
259/.0255
427/.0199
4/0 AWG
3/0 Weld
450/24
703/.0154
= UL Listed for parallel splicing of two #10 AWG. SOL. CU. cables.
†
Color
Code
Hex
Die
Code
TBM21E
TBM25S
TBM41E
Hand Tools Battery Operated Tools
**
TBM5 TBM6 TBM8
TBM4S
TBM45S
Number of Compressions per Side
TBM6H
6 Ton
12
15
Ton
Ton
40
Ton
BPLT6BSCR
BPLT62BSCR
BPI42CR
BPLT14BSCR
BPLT15BSCR
Red 21 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Blue 24 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Grey 29 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Brown 33 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Green 37 – 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pink 42 – 1 1 1 1 2 1 2* 1 2 2* 1
Black 45 – 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Orange 50 – 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Orange 50 – 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Purple 54 – 2 2 2 2 2 1 2* 1 2 2* 1
* Indicates the number of compressions with half width die. ** For copper code cables only.
† Apply one crimp for short barrel; two crimps for long barrel.
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TBM8-750
TBM8-750BSCR
TBM8-750M-1
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