Mini Clamp Socket 3M 37306-3163-0M0 FL with Wiremount Panel Mount Options and Plug Latch Interconnections
Product Overview
The 3M Mini-Clamp Socket, Series 373, is an Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC) designed for wiring applications, particularly for systems supplied from Japan and Asia. It offers a 2 mm pitch and supports both wiremount and panel mount configurations. Key advantages include no special wire preparation, integrated cable retention, and debris-free wire termination. The socket accepts plug latches for reliable interconnections in demanding applications and boasts a high number of mating cycles. Its compact design saves board and panel space, contributing to reduced maintenance work through higher connection reliability.
Product Attributes
- Brand: 3M
- Trademark: 3M and Scotchlok
- Origin: Supplied from Japan and Asia
- Pitch: 2 mm
- Termination Type: Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC)
- Mounting Options: Wiremount, Panel Mount
- Body & Lower Cover Material: Glass reinforced thermoplastic
- Cover Material: Transparent thermoplastic
- Contact Material: Copper Alloy
- IDC Material: Annealed Copper, high-strength Copper or Copper Alloy
- Flammability: UL 94V-0
- Body Color: Black
- Cover Colors: White, Gray, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange (see Table 1)
- Markings: 3M Logo, Position Indicator, Wire Gauge, Insulator Material
- Certifications: UL File No. E68080
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Temperature Rating (Ambient): | -20C to +85C (1.0 A max.) -20C to +75C (2.0 A max.) -20C to +60C (3.0 A max.) (Note: UL rating is 65C at 3.0A, 32V) |
| Wire Gauge: | 20 ~ 26 AWG [0.14 ~ 0.5 mm2] stranded |
| Wire Insulation Compatibility: | Flexible vinyl, semi-rigid vinyl, x-linked polyethylene, ETFE |
| Plating (Contact Wiping Area): | 0.2 m [8 ] minimum Gold with Lubricant |
| Plating (Underplating): | 2.54 m [100 ] minimum Nickel |
| Termination Tool Compatibility: | Common pliers or 3M Scotchlok Crimping Tools E-9BM or E-9E |
Ordering Information - No Latch
| Positions | Dim A (mm [Inch]) | Wire AWG | Wire Insulation OD (mm [Inch]) | Part # (20-22 AWG) | Part # (24-26 AWG) | Cover Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11.5 [.45] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 3 | 11.5 [.45] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 3 | 11.5 [.45] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 4 | 13.5 [.53] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 4 | 13.5 [.53] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 4 | 13.5 [.53] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 6 (3x2) | 13.5 [.53] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 6 (3x2) | 13.5 [.53] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 6 (3x2) | 13.5 [.53] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 8 (4x2) | 15.8 [.62] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 8 (4x2) | 15.8 [.62] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 8 (4x2) | 15.8 [.62] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 3 | 11.5 [.45] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
| 4 | 13.5 [.53] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
| 6 (3x2) | 13.5 [.53] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
| 8 (4x2) | 15.8 [.62] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
Ordering Information - With Latch (Panel Mount)
| Positions | Dim A (mm [Inch]) | Wire AWG | Wire Insulation OD (mm [Inch]) | Part # (20-22 AWG) | Part # (24-26 AWG) | Cover Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 23.4 [.92] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 3 | 23.4 [.92] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 3 | 23.4 [.92] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 4 | 25.4 [1.0] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 4 | 25.4 [1.0] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 4 | 25.4 [1.0] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 6 (3x2) | 23.4 [Ref.] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 6 (3x2) | 23.4 [Ref.] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 6 (3x2) | 23.4 [Ref.] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 8 (4x2) | 25.4 [Ref.] | 20-22 | 1.6 ~ 2.0 [.063 ~ .079] | 2124 | 3101 | Gray / Red |
| 8 (4x2) | 25.4 [Ref.] | 20-22 | 1.2 ~ 1.6 [.047 ~ .063] | 2165 | 3122 | Blue / Yellow |
| 8 (4x2) | 25.4 [Ref.] | 20-22 | 1.0 ~ 1.62 [.039 ~ .064] | 2206 | 3163 | Green / Orange |
| 3 | 23.4 [.92] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
| 4 | 25.4 [1.0] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
| 6 (3x2) | 23.4 [Ref.] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
| 8 (4x2) | 25.4 [Ref.] | 24-26 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 [.031 ~ .039] | N/A | 3163 | Orange |
Panel Cutout Dimensions (mm [Inch])
| Positions | Panel Thickness | Dim A | Dim B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 04 | 1.4 to 1.6mm | 20.0 [0.79] | 14.2 [0.56] |
| 1.0 to 1.2mm | 20.4 [0.80] | 16.2 [0.64] | |
| 06 / 08 | 1.4 to 1.6mm | 20.0 [0.79] | 14.2 [0.56] |
| 1.0 to 1.2mm | 20.4 [0.80] | 16.2 [0.64] |
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