Step Down Butt Splices

Connect 2 Different Wire Gauges In One Step

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What's special about these step down butt splices?

Allows you to connect 2 different wire gauges in one connector
Color coded using the American Wire Gauge’s standard colors for easy installation and identification
Available insulated or uninsulated to suit your application
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These step-down butt connectors are available in insulated or non-insulated versions to provide a splicing solution for any application. These unique connectors allow you to connect wires of 2 different gauges to each other smoothly and get a reliable connection. Each connection is color coded on its ends using standard AWG colors for easy identification and to avoid errors during installation.

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PART #	QTY / PK	AWG	WEIGHT	COLOR	PRICE / PK
Uninsulated Step Down Butt Connector
NSPA-ML56-20-BP	50	18-20 to 22-24	0.18 lb	-	Qty:
NSPA-ML56-16-BP	50	14-16 to 18-20	0.20 lb	-	Qty:
NSPA-ML56-14-BP	50	10-12 to 14-16	0.23 lb	-	Qty:
NSPA-ML56-10-BP	50	8 to 10-12	0.25 lb	-	Qty:
Vinyl Insulated Step Down Butt Connector
NSPA-WTV-56-20	50	18-20 to 22-24	0.27 lb	Red	Qty:
NSPA-WTV-56-16	50	14-16 to 18-20	0.34 lb	Blue	Qty:
NSPA-WTV-56-14	50	10-12 to 14-16	0.42 lb	Yellow	Qty:
NSPA-WTV-56-10	50	8 to 10-12	0.53 lb	Pink	Qty:
Krimpa Seal Step Down Butt Connector
NSPA-KS56-20	50	18-20 to 22-24	0.27 lb	Red	Qty:
NSPA-KS56-16	50	14-16 to 18-20	0.34 lb	Blue	Qty:
NSPA-KS56-14	50	10-12 to 14-16	0.42 lb	Yellow	Qty:
NSPA-KS56-10	50	8 to 10-12	0.53 lb	Pink	Qty:
MultiLink Step Down Butt Connector
NSPA-ML56-20	50	18-20 to 22-24	0.27 lb	Red	Qty:
NSPA-ML56-16	50	14-16 to 18-20	0.34 lb	Blue	Qty:
NSPA-ML56-14	50	10-12 to 14-16	0.42 lb	Yellow	Qty:
NSPA-ML56-10	50	8 to 10-12	0.53 lb	Pink	Qty:

Crimp barrels have crimp indicators for a sure crimp every time
Equipped with a wire stop to avoid over insertion
Butt is seamless so it provides superior crimp performance and strain relief
Window in the butt provides visual confirmation of the butt being inserted
Butt splice has a uniform copper wall, so positive crimping is uniform on both sides

Heat Shrink Tubing
Material	Multiple wall polyolefin tubing with meltable, integral inner wall
Applicable Specifications	MIL-I-23053/4, Class 1
	AMS 3534
	UL File E-157227
Physical
Temperature Rating	-55°C to 110°C
Tensile Strength	2200 PSI
Longitudinal Change	+1, -10%
Recovery Temperature	135°C
Electrical
Dielectric Strength	900 Volts/Mil
Voltage Rating	600 Volts
Chemical
Corrosion Resistance	Non-Corrosive
Fungus Resistance	Non-Nutrient
Water Absorption	<0.1%

Solder (if applicable)
Melt Temperature	149°C (300°F)
Applicable Specifications	J-STD-006
Solder contains any or all of the following	Antimony, Cadmium, Copper, Indium, Silver, Iron, Aluminum, Nickel, Arsenic, Zinc, Bismuth, Gold, Tin, Lead
Flux	1%-3% RMA
Applicable Specifications	J-STD-004
Patent Numbers	Butt Connectors: US 6,838,621 B2, US 6,677,529 B1

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Questions & Answers

Question:

Do you have a butt connector that would join two 10awg wires on one end to one 10awg wire on the other? Yes, it's part number NSPA-HL57-10 and it can be found by clicking on this link below. http://www.cableorganizer.com/hydralink-multiple-wire-connectors/

Asked by Anonymous user on 11/26/2016 8:37 PM

Answer:

- Yes, it's part number NSPA-HL57-10 and it can be found by clicking on this link below. http://www.cableorganizer.com/hydralink-multiple-wire-connectors/
Anonymous user on 02/16/2017 4:57 PM

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National Standard Parts Associates IncUninsulated Step Down Butt Connector 18-20 Awg To 22-24 Awg- Pack Of 50

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Durable
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Fits Multiple Cable Sizes
Great Fit
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Comments about National Standard Parts Associates Inc Uninsulated Step Down Butt Connector 18-20 Awg To 22-24 Awg- Pack Of 50:

We needed a step down connector but could not use an insulated one for the application. These connectors were just what we needed. They worked great and are now part of the design.

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