
COPPER COLOR-KEYED
®
LONG BARREL TWO WAY SPLICER
For 600V applications
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.
CERTIFIED
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
Shrink
Adhesive
Tubing
HS12-6
HS4-30
HS40-400
HS500-100
HS12-29 AC85x105
Pad
AC4x3
AC5x7
AC85x75 54820 2-1/16 1100/24 600 350 K –
Catalog
Number
54804 3/4 37/24
54805
54806 3/4 91/24
54807
54808 1
54809
54810
54811 1-1/16 325/24
54812
54813
54814 1-11/16 –
54815 1-13/16 650/24
54816 1-13/16 775/24
54818
256-30695-1505
54823 2-3/8 – 750 500 G,H,I,K – – Black 106 – – – – – 1 – 4** 4** 2 – 4**
–
54828 2-3/4 – 1000 – – – – 125 – – – – – – – – 4** 2 – 4**
*58524 2-7/16 1600/24 – – – – Black 106 – – – – – – – 4** 4** 2 – 4**
*58526 2-11/16 1925/24 900 – –
54833 3-1/8 – 1500 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2 – –
54839 3-3/8 – 2000 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2 – –
Length
(Inches)
Wire Size
Strip
/24
Wire
3/4 61/24
7/8 125/24
150/24
175/24
1 225/24
1 275/24
1-1/4 450/24
1-9/16 550/24
25/16 925/24
2-3/8 1325/24 – 450 I,K –
Code
Wire
#8
#6
#4
#2
#1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
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
3/0 G,H,I,K,M
4/0 G,H,I,K,M
250 G,H,I,K
300 G,H,I,K –
400 G,H,I –
*Not CSA approved ***For copper code cables only.
**Indicates the number of compressions with half width die.
= UL Listed for solid conductors using TBM8-750, TBM8-750BSCR
or TBM8-750M-1 only.
= UL Listed for parallel splicing of two #10 AWG. SOL. CU. cables.
†
Flex Die
6 Ton 14/15
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
TBM62X
15500X
15520X
15500X
15522X
15500X
15527X
15500X
15528X
15500X
15513X
15500X
15508X
15500X
15526X
15500X
15530X
15500X
15511X
15500X
15510X
15500X
15534X
15500X
15514X
15500X
15512X
15500X
15506X
15500X
15536X
15600X
15615X
15600X
15604X
TBM6221X
TBM6224X
TBM6229X
TBM6233X
TBM6237X
TBM6242X
TBM6245X
TBM6250X
TBM6254X
TBM6262X
TBM6266X
– –
† Apply one crimp for short barrel;
two crimps for long barrel.
Hex
Color
Code
Red 21 4 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 – 2 2
Blue 24 4 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Gray 29 4 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Brown 33 4 2 2 – 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Green 37 – 2 2 2 2 1 2 – 2 2 2 2
Pink 42 – 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Black 45 – 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Orange 50 – 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Purple 54 – 4 4 4 4 1 4 4** 4** 2 4 4**
Yellow 62 – 4 4 4 4 1 4 2 2 2 4 2
White 66 – – – – 4 1 4 2 2 2 4 2
Red 71 – – – 4 4 1 4 4** 4** 2 4 4**
Blue 76 – – – – 4 1 4 2 2 2 4 2
Brown 87 – – – – 4 1 4 4** 4** 2 4 4**
Green 94 – – – – – 1 – 4** 4** 2 – 4**
Pink 99 – – – – – 1 – 4** 4** 2 – 4**
Y
ellow 115 – – – – – – – 2 4 2 – 4
Die
Code
TBM21E
TBM25S
TBM41E
TBM45S
Hand Tools Smart Tools Hydraulic Tools Battery Operated Tools
***
TBM4S
TBM5 TBM6 TBM8
TBM8-750
TBM8-750BSCR
TBM8-750M-1
TBM6H
6 Ton
12
Ton
Ton
BPLT6BSCR
15
40
BPLT62BSCR
Ton
BPI42CR
BPLT14BSCR
BPLT15BSCR
NOTE: Number of compression using hydraulic heads to be determined by
markings on connector. However, when die number has an H sufx
(denoting half die) double the number of compressions.
Number of Compressions per Side
= UL & CSA Approved for direct burial DB
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