UY 3-Wire IDC Splicing Connector - 26 to 19 AWG

Electronics prototyping, repair and general Making is almost always fun, but can become a bit of a hassle when you have to deal with soldering for each and every connection you want to make or fix. Fortunately though, awesome brands like 3M have been dedicated to researching and developing fantastic Connectors & Wiring to remedy these kinds of frustrations, and one such connector is the UY 3-Wire IDC Splicing Connector, which is designed to take in 26 to 19 AWG wires and form a secure, strong and effective contact – without ever needing to involve any kind of soldering.

These crimp connectors work by offering an enclosure with a terminator inside, which conveniently strips and forms a strong connection between two or three wires inside, with a specialised insulation gel within the enclosure that keeps the newly formed connection clean, safe from corrosion, and well-protected from moisture and water. These awesome benefits make the Scotchlok series of connectors some of the easiest and most effective connectors available, as they can be used by professionals, beginners, and even small kids, with a simple connection style that just requires some wire placement and crimping.

Please Note: These units are priced individually, but have a minimum order quantity of 5. This is to help professionals and contractors in their pricing structures, while avoiding unnecessary shipping costs, so as to ensure the best possible price for each and every customer.

Typical Applications for these UY 3-Wire IDC Splicing Connectors:

These UY series of Scotchlok connectors are made for general electronics, and are particularly beneficial when connecting or replacing parts like Cooling Fans on 3D Printers, as they make the connection process as simple as just cutting off the previous part, inserting the wires into the connector, and then crimping down on the connector to form a strong, secure and effective joint. In fact, these connectors don’t even require that users strip the ends of the cables, as the small terminator within the connector handles all of that while the wire ends are safely immersed in insulation gel. This means you never even have to expose the wire to air, ensuring absolutely minimal corrosion chances, with maximum safety against external forces like moisture.

Additional Resources:

• This document is a 3M Brochure for Scotchlok Connectors, detailing a lot of the different types of Scotchlok connectors, and how each of these are different.

The following video, despite being quite low quality, does a pretty good job at explaining the simple connection process of these fantastic UY Connectors: