Mini Clamp Socket IDC Connector 2 mm Pitch Wiremount Panel Mount 3M 37304-2165-000FL Wiring Solution
Product Overview
The 3M Mini-Clamp Socket, 373 Series, is an IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) designed for wiring applications, specifically for systems supplied from Japan and Asia. It offers a 2 mm pitch and is available in wiremount and panel mount configurations. Key advantages include no special wire preparation required, integrated cable retention, and debris-free wire termination achieved with standard pliers. The design accepts multiple wire size diameters and plug latches for reliable interconnections in demanding applications, ensuring a high number of mating cycles. Its compact design saves board and panel space and contributes to reduced maintenance by providing higher connection reliability.
Product Attributes
- Brand: 3M
- Trademark: 3M and Scotchlok
- Origin: Supplied from Japan and Asia
- Pitch: 2 mm
- Termination Type: IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector)
- Mounting Options: Wiremount, Panel Mount
- Body & Lower Cover Material: Glass reinforced thermoplastic
- Cover Material: Transparent thermoplastic
- Contact Material: Copper Alloy
- Contact Underplating: 2.54 m [100 ] minimum Nickel
- Contact Wiping Area Plating: 0.2 m [8 ] minimum Gold with Lubricant
- IDC Plating: Nickel
- Wire Accommodation Material: Annealed Copper, high-strength Copper or Copper Alloy (Bare, tinned, or tin overcoated)
- Wire Gauge Accepted: 20 ~ 26 AWG [0.14 ~ 0.5 mm] stranded
- Wire Insulation Types Accepted: Flexible vinyl, semi-rigid vinyl, x-linked polyethylene, or ETFE
- Flammability Rating: UL 94V-0
- Markings: 3M Logo, Position Indicator, Wire Gauge, Insulator Material
- Certifications: UL File No.: E68080
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 3.0 Amps |
| Voltage Rating | 32 Volts |
| Insulation Resistance | > 1 x 106 at 600 VDC |
| Withstanding Voltage | 1,000 VRMS at sea level |
| Ambient Temperature Rating (1.0 A max.) | -20C to +85C |
| Ambient Temperature Rating (2.0 A max.) | -20C to +75C |
| Ambient Temperature Rating (3.0 A max.) | -20C to +60C |
| UL Temperature Rating (3.0A, 32V) | 65C |
| Wire Insulation Outer Diameter (OD) | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] to 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] (See Table 1) |
| Wire AWG & OD - 2XXX Series | 20-22 AWG |
| Wire AWG & OD - 3XXX Series | 24-26 AWG |
| Panel Mount Latch Options | Available |
Model and Dimensional Data
| Series | Positions | Dim A (No Latch) mm [Inch] | Dim A (With Latch) mm [Inch] | Dim B (6/8 Pos) mm [Inch] | Dim C (6/8 Pos) mm [Inch] | Part # Series (Wire OD) | Cover Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 Series | 3 | 11.5 [.45] | 23.4 [.92] | - | - | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Gray |
| 373 Series | 3 | 11.5 [.45] | 23.4 [.92] | - | - | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Red |
| 373 Series | 4 | 13.5 [.53] | 25.4 [1.0] | - | - | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Blue |
| 373 Series | 4 | 13.5 [.53] | 25.4 [1.0] | - | - | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Yellow |
| 373 Series | 6 (3x2) | 13.5 [.53] | - | 13.8 [.54] | 23.4 Ref. | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Green |
| 373 Series | 6 (3x2) | 13.5 [.53] | - | 13.8 [.54] | 23.4 Ref. | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Orange |
| 373 Series | 8 (4x2) | 15.8 [.62] | - | 15.8 [.62] | 25.4 Ref. | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Gray |
| 373 Series | 8 (4x2) | 15.8 [.62] | - | 15.8 [.62] | 25.4 Ref. | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Red |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 3 | - | 23.4 [.92] | 11.5 [.45] | - | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Blue |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 3 | - | 23.4 [.92] | 11.5 [.45] | - | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Yellow |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 4 | - | 25.4 [1.0] | 13.5 [.53] | - | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Green |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 4 | - | 25.4 [1.0] | 13.5 [.53] | - | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Orange |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 6 (3x2) | - | - | 11.5 [.45] | 23.4 Ref. | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Gray |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 6 (3x2) | - | - | 11.5 [.45] | 23.4 Ref. | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Red |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 8 (4x2) | - | - | 13.5 [.53] | 25.4 Ref. | 2XXX (20-22 AWG) | Blue |
| 373 Series (Panel Mount with Latch) | 8 (4x2) | - | - | 13.5 [.53] | 25.4 Ref. | 3XXX (24-26 AWG) | Yellow |
Panel Cutout Data (Table 2)
| Pins | Panel Thickness | Dim A mm [Inch] | Dim B mm [Inch] | Dim A mm [Inch] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 1.4 to 1.6mm | 20.0 [0.79] | 14.2 [0.56] | 20.4 [0.80] |
| 04 | 1.4 to 1.6mm | 22.0 [0.87] | 16.2 [0.64] | 22.4 [0.88] |
| 06 | 1.0 to 1.2mm | 20.0 [0.79] | 14.2 [0.56] | 20.4 [0.80] |
| 08 | 1.0 to 1.2mm | 22.0 [0.87] | 16.2 [0.64] | 22.4 [0.88] |
Note: Terminate using common pliers or 3M Scotchlok Crimping Tools E-9BM or E-9E. RIA E1 & C1 apply.
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