Step Down Butt Splices
Connect 2 Different Wire Gauges In One Step
NSPA-MLF56-20-PK
NSPA-ML56-20-BP-PK
NSPA-WTV-56-20
NSPA-KS56-20
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 non-insulated 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.
| Multilink Step Down Butt Connector | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part # | Qty / Pk | Awg | Weight | Color | Price / Pk |
| NSPA-MLF56-20-PK | 50 | 18-20 to 22-24 | 0.27 lb | - | Manufacturer Direct |
| NSPA-MLF56-16-PK | 50 | 16-14 to 22-18 | 0.34 lb | - | Manufacturer Direct |
| NSPA-MLF56-14-PK | 50 | 12-10 to 16-14 | 0.42 lb | - | Manufacturer Direct |
| NSPA-MLF56-10-PK | 50 | 8 to 12-10 | 0.53 lb | - | Manufacturer Direct |
| Non-Insulated Step Down Butt Connector | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part # | Qty / Pk | Awg | Weight | Color | Price / Pk |
| NSPA-ML56-20-BP-PK | 50 | 18-22 to 24-26 | 0.18 lb | - | Manufacturer Direct |
| NSPA-ML56-16-BP-PK | 50 | 16-14 to 22-18 | 0.20 lb | - | Quick Ship |
| NSPA-ML56-14-BP-PK | 50 | 12-10 to 16-14 | 0.23 lb | - | Quick Ship |
| NSPA-ML56-10-BP-PK | 50 | 8 to 12-10 | 0.25 lb | - | Manufacturer Direct |
| Vinyl Insulated Step Down Butt Connector | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part # | Qty / Pk | Awg | Weight | Color | Price / Pk |
| NSPA-WTV-56-20 | 50 | 18-20 to 22-24 | 0.27 lb | Red | Quick Ship |
| NSPA-WTV-56-16 | 50 | 14-16 to 18-20 | 0.34 lb | Blue | Manufacturer Direct |
| NSPA-WTV-56-14 | 50 | 10-12 to 14-16 | 0.42 lb | Yellow | Manufacturer Direct |
| NSPA-WTV-56-10 | 50 | 8 to 10-12 | 0.53 lb | Pink | Manufacturer Direct |
| Krimpa Seal Step Down Butt Connector | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part # | Qty / Pk | Awg | Weight | Color | Price / Pk |
| NSPA-KS56-20 | 50 | 18-20 to 22-24 | 0.27 lb | Red | Quick Ship |
| NSPA-KS56-16 | 50 | 14-16 to 18-20 | 0.34 lb | Blue | Quick Ship |
| NSPA-KS56-14 | 50 | 10-12 to 14-16 | 0.42 lb | Yellow | Quick Ship |
| NSPA-KS56-10 | 50 | 8 to 10-12 | 0.53 lb | Pink | Manufacturer Direct |
- 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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