Waterproof Splice Connectors

Protect wire connections from water with waterproof splice connectors. These solder seal connectors are filled with corrosion resistant silicone to encapsulate bare wires.

CoolSplice connectors use push button and Insulation Displacement Crimp technology that eliminate the need for special tooling. Suitable for solid and stranded wire, they’re easy to terminate and visually confirm the reliable connection through the clear sidewall.

Butt Splice Connectors

The Butt Splice Connector works by crimping around the wire to form a secure splice. It is typically used for connecting two wires together, or terminating one end of a wire. The connector’s metal sleeve is designed to cover the insulated portion of each wire, leaving no exposed ends. A splice connector can be used with or without heat-shrink tubing to provide additional insulation and to fully seal the connection against moisture ingress.

Nylon butt splice connectors are commonly used for industrial wiring applications due to their ability to resist harsh environments, enhance durability, and save time during installation. They are compatible with many different wire sizes, making them a popular choice for electricians.

When using a butt splice connector, it is important to ensure that the electricity has been shut off at the source. Carefully strip the insulated portion of each wire, ensuring that the stripped area is long enough to fit inside the butt splice connector. Insert each wire into the butt splice connector, ensuring that it is covered by the sleeve and no exposed wires are visible at either end. Using a crimping tool, apply firm pressure to the butt splice connector’s barrel to create a crimp. The crimping process secures the butt splice connector and prevents any movement or separation of the wires.

Once the butt splice connector has been crimped, the insulated portions of each wire should be removed and the sleeve should be heated to apply a water-proof seal. After applying the seal, visually inspect the connector to ensure it has been properly installed. A pull test should also be performed to verify that the butt splice connector has held up under stress and is not compromised.

Flex Splice Connectors

In addition to waterproof functionality, flex splice connectors also provide electrical continuity and impedance testing for wires connected to them. This is useful in helping ensure that the connection won’t impede current flow, which can be a problem with other methods of joining two wires together. They also don’t require a splice kit, which can reduce installation costs.

These connectors work by crimping a conductive inner piece into the insulation of the two wires to create an electrically insulated and waterproof connection. It’s important to use a high-quality set of crimping pliers to make waterproof splice connectors sure the crimp is tight and that no air is trapped inside, because loose connections can be an hazard. It’s also a good idea to wrap the crimped area in black electrical tape to make sure that it doesn’t get snagged on anything in the future.

Fusion splicing is often used in 10G, 25G and beyond applications for uncompressed AV and data transmission. It’s not only fast, but it also improves installation performance and reliability compared to most mechanical connectors.

The splice connectors in Belden’s CoolSplice line combine reliability with ease of termination. Users can use a standard pair of pliers to push-button terminate an insulated wire into the insulation displacement crimp contact, which is sealed with gel to keep out moisture and debris. The splice-on connectors also have a high UL rating and can be buried underground. They’re an alternative to mechanical splice connectors, and they eliminate the need for splice chips, splice trays and splice cabinets.

Lift & Lock Lever Terminals

Since IDEAL first introduced its innovative In-Sure push-in connectors (and later SpliceLine and lever wire connectors) about 20 years ago, they’ve become a huge hit in the industry thanks to their ability to aid faster, easier and more consistent wire terminations. And now they’re back with the Gen II version, which is set to revolutionize the way electricians splice stranded and fine-stranded wires.

These new lever wire connectors work by raising a spring-loaded lever to open and lower it to clamp down and insert conductors into the terminal studs. Unlike conventional wire nuts, they’re reusable and compatible with all types of wire — including stranded conductors and insulated wires. Plus, they’re UL listed and CSA approved for all voltage and continuity testing applications.

They’re easy to use, too. Just strip 9-10mm of insulation off the ends of the wires, lift the lever to insert them, then lower the lever to close the connectors. M12 waterproof connector And because they don’t require any special tools or heat to operate, they’re ideal for use in crowded panels where space is at a premium.

The Wago 222 series of these lever wire connectors also feature a translucent housing that makes it easier to see where the insertion point is and a recessed test port for quick and accurate voltage and continuity testing. They’re also smaller than standard nut-style connectors, which means they can save more space in a panel and require less force to open or close.

Lift & Lock Level Terminals

Level terminals have a latch or lever that requires being pulled, pressed, or rotated with the proper amount of force and direction to disconnect. They’re a great option for environments where efficiency is important but unintentional decoupling could have consequences, such as healthcare.

Electrical terminal blocks are a modular, insulated block used to secure and connect wires together. They have an insertion point for cable or wires and can be connected to one another in many ways, including screw connections (which require the use of ferrules), spring cage connections, push-in connections, and barrier connections.

They’re a good option for environments that require frequent or high-speed disconnections, like data centers or industrial settings. They typically have a bayonet-type locking mechanism, which is easy to operate by pushing the aligned plug or pin into the receptacle and rotating them until an audible click is heard.

They’re also a good option for high-traffic areas where efficiency and safety are of the utmost importance, such as in airports. With their simple operation and low cost, they can help to eliminate the lengthy delays that can occur in large repair shops when a significant number of connectors need to be disconnected or replaced. In addition, they can help to ensure that all the required components are connected and that no damage or faulty connections have occurred.