
COPPER COLOR-KEYED® CONNECTOR
TWO WAY SPLICER
Cable Size: 250 MCM to 1000 MCM
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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Insulation Choice
Cover Shrink Tubing
Adhesive
Pad
Catalog
Number
Strip
Length
(Inches)
Cable Size Classes
Flex Die Combo
6 Ton 14/15
†
Color
Code
Hex
Die
Code
**
TBM5 TBM6 TBM8
TBM4S
Hand Tools
Number of Compression per Side Battery Operated Tools
TBM6H
6 Ton
15
TBM8-750BSCR
40
TBM8-750M-1
Ton
12
Ton
Ton
TBM8-750
BPLT6BSCR
BPLT62BSCR
BPLT14BSCR
BPLT15BSCR
SC350C HS40-400L
54513 1-1/8 250 MCM – – – Yellow 62 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1
4/0 Weld
SC350C HS40-400L 53964 1-1/8
550/24
133/.0399
259/.0286
4/0
G,H,I,K,M
TBM6262X
TBM62X
15500X
Yellow 62 – 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1
15510X
637/.0183
SC350C HS4C-400L 54514 1-1/8 300 MCM –
– HS40-400L 54515 1-1/8 350 MCM – –
AC5x7
TBM62X
TBM6266X
SC500C HS40-400L 54516 1-5/16 400 MCM – –
15500X
White 66 – – 2 2 2 2* 1 1 1 2 1
15534X
15500X
RED 71 – – 2 2 2 2* 2* 1 1 2 2*
15514X
15500X
Blue 76 – – 2 2 2 2* 1 1 1 2 1
15512X
SC500C HS500-1000L 54518 1-5/16 500 MCM – – – Brown 87 – – – 2 2 2* 2* 1 1 2 2*
500 Weld
– HS500-1000L 53968 1-5/16
1100/24
259/.0417
427/.0325
– –
15506X
Brown 87 – – – 2 2 2* 2 1 1 2 2
15500X
703/.0253
15500X
– HS500-1000L
54520 1-1/2 600 MCM – –
Green 94 – – – – – 2* 2* 1 1 – 2*
15536X
– HS500-1000L 54522 1-1/2 700 MCM – – – Pink 99 – – – – – 2* 2* 1 1 – 2*
– HS500-1000L 53969 1-1/2
AC85x75
1325/24
427/.0342
– –
– HS500-1000L 54523 1-5/8 750 MCM – –
15605X
Pink 99 – – – – – 2* 2* 1 1 – 2*
15600X
15615X
Black 106 – – – – – 2* 2* 1 1 – 2*
15600X
– HS500-1000L 54528 1-3/4 1000 MCM – – – – 125 – – – – – – 2* 1 1 – 2*
NOTE: Some catalog numbers shown above have sufxes: i.e. XXXXXG (indicating
special packaging). All crimp settings for these parts are the same as for the base
numbers.
* 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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