Mini Clamp Socket IDC Connector 3M 37306-2124-0M0 FL Series 373 High Reliability Electrical Connector
Product Overview
The 3M Mini-Clamp Socket, Series 373, is an IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) designed for wiring applications, supplied from Japan and Asia. It offers a reliable and quick termination process using standard pliers, eliminating the need for special wire preparation. Key advantages include debris-free wire termination, integrated cable retention, and the ability to accept multiple wire size diameters. The design also accommodates plug latches for secure interconnections in demanding applications and boasts a high number of mating cycles. Its compact design helps save 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
- Connector Type: IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector)
- Mounting Options: Wiremount, Panel Mount
- Pitch: 2 mm
- Insulation Material: Glass reinforced thermoplastic body and lower cover, transparent thermoplastic cover
- Contact Material: Copper Alloy
- Plating (Contact): Underplating: 2.54 m [100 ] minimum Nickel; Wiping Area: 0.2 m [8 ] minimum Gold with Lubricant
- IDC Accommodation Material: Annealed Copper, high-strength Copper or Copper Alloy (Bare, tinned, or tin overcoated)
- Wire Insulation Compatibility: Flexible vinyl, semi-rigid vinyl, x-linked polyethylene, or ETFE
- Flammability: UL 94V-0
- Body Color: Black
- Cover Color: White and color (see Table 1 for specific color codes)
- 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 | 65C at 3.0A, 32V |
| Wire Gauge (AWG) | 20 ~ 26 AWG [0.14 ~ 0.5 mm] |
| Wire Insulation Outer Diameter (OD) | 0.8 ~ 2.0 mm [0.031 ~ 0.079 inches] (Refer to Table 1 for specific ranges per part number) |
| Dimensions (Refer to diagrams for specific models): | |
| Dim A (No Latch, 3 Position) | 11.5 mm [0.45 inches] |
| Dim A (No Latch, 4 Position) | 13.5 mm [0.53 inches] |
| Dim A (No Latch, 6 Position) | 13.5 mm [0.53 inches] |
| Dim A (No Latch, 8 Position) | 15.8 mm [0.62 inches] |
| Dim A (With Latch, 3 Position) | 23.4 mm [0.92 inches] |
| Dim A (With Latch, 4 Position) | 25.4 mm [1.0 inches] |
| Dim A (With Latch, 6 Position) | 23.4 mm [0.92 inches] (Ref.) |
| Dim A (With Latch, 8 Position) | 25.4 mm [1.0 inches] (Ref.) |
| Dim B (With Latch, 6 Position) | 11.5 mm [0.45 inches] |
| Dim B (With Latch, 8 Position) | 13.5 mm [0.53 inches] |
| Dim C (With Latch, 6 Position) | 13.8 mm [0.54 inches] |
| Dim C (With Latch, 8 Position) | 15.8 mm [0.62 inches] |
| Ordering Information Part Number Structure: 373XX - XXXX - 000 FL C (No Latch) / 373XX - XXXX - 0P0 FL C (Panel Mount Latch) / 373XX - XXXX - 0W0 FL C (No Latch) / 373XX - XXXX - 0M0 FL C (Panel Mount Latch) | |
| Position Codes | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
| Wire Gauge & OD Codes | 2XXX = 20-22 AWG; 3XXX = 24-26 AWG (Refer to Table 1 for OD ranges) |
| Cover Color Codes | Gray (2124), Blue (2165), Green (2206) for 20-22 AWG; Red (3101), Yellow (3122), Orange (3163) for 24-26 AWG |
| Termination Tools | Common pliers or 3M Scotchlok Crimping Tools E-9BM or E-9E |
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