The 3M Mini-Clamp is a simple termination connector based on industry standards for industrial, sensor, LED, switch and various small device connections. Featuring Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology, this connector can provide a time-saving, reliable and field-installable wiring solution.
Benefits of the Mini-Clamp products include a simple installation process that does not create material debris or waste; a labor-saving IDC termination process relative to traditional interconnect alternatives; ease of assembly for system building; and a design that provides for consistent quality and reliability without special tooling.
Attributes at a glance:
- Easy, quick, and reliable IDC termination using a standard pliers
- Offers time and labor savings - 10 seconds to terminate 4 wires
- Enables easy field termination
- Compatible with wire from 20 to 28AWG
- No need to strip wire insulation; saves time and helps prevent wire damage
- Compact design saves space
- Mating latches provide a reliable interconnection in demanding applications
- Semi-transparent color-coded covers for wire inspection and wire retention
- Reduces maintenance work by providing higher connection reliability
- Easy to apply for T-branching and splicing of sensor and field networks
3M™ Mini-Clamp Wiremount, Plug, 371 Series
- Standard connector for sensor, LED, switch, and other small device connections
- Compatible with wire from 20 to 28AWG
- Mating latches provide a reliable interconnection
- Compact design saves space
- Semi-transparent color-coded covers for wire inspection and wire retention
3M™ Mini-Clamp Socket I, 373 Series
- Standard connector for sensor, LED, switch, and other small device connections
- Compatible with wire from 20 to 28AWG
- No need to strip wire insulation; saves time and helps prevent wire damage
- Accepts plug latches for a reliable interconnection
- Latches available for Panel Mount applications
3M™ Mini-Clamp Common Socket, 37C Series
- Socket accepts up to two Mini-Clamp Plugs
- Allows for power and signal splitting on sensor wiring
- Compatible with wire from 20 to 26AWG
- Branching allows for serial vs parallel processing allowing for a simplified network with less wiring
- Semi-transparent cover allows for quick installation inspection
3M™ Water-Resistant Boot, 378 Series
- Provides IP67 protection for Mini-Clamp Connectors
- No heat source or electronic tools are required for installation
- Provides full protection against dust and other particulates
- Can be used for a wide range of cable diameters (2.5 - 6.0mm)
- Simple installation procedure helps to minimize human errors
3M™ Mini-Clamp Socket, 372 Series, Right-angle solder tails
- Right-angle SMT solder tails
- Low profile design minimizes overall thickness
- Compact design saves board space
- High number of mating cycles
- Dust cap accessory available for use in harsh environments
3M™ Mini-Clamp Socket, 372 Series, Straight solder tails
- Straight, thru-hole solder tails
- Low profile design minimizes overall thickness
- Multiple PCB locating post layouts to ensure competitive compatibility
- Solder tab design helps ensures a reliable solder joint
- Dust cover accessory available for use in harsh environment
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3M™ Link Connector, 381 Series
- Single-action IDC termination connector for T-branching and splicing of sensor and field networks
- Compatible with conductor sizes 18 to 22AWG
- Hermaphroditic four-point contact mating structures reduces the number of different components
- T-Tap termination enable mid-cable terminations without special preparation or handling of the cable or wires
- Possibility to interconnect fieldbus and power lines at any point
3M™ Link Connector, 382 Series
- Boardmount header mates with 3M Link Connector, 381 Series
- Vertical or right angle configuration
- Board retention feature for 1.0 mm and 1.6 mm thick boards
3M™ Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connector
- Enables direct connection from sensor wires to network cables
- Provides branching from main bus line to sensors via Mini-Clamp Connector
- Enables a simpler systems with direct-to-network connector with less cable and lower latency
- Compatible with network cable 18 to 22AWG
- Easy, labor saving and reliable IDC termination
3M™ One Piece Branch Link Connector, 387 Series
- Enables branching from main wire to branch wire in the field with no special equipment
- Easy, labor saving and reliable IDC termination
- Single-action IDC termination connector for T-branching and splicing of sensor and field networks
- Compatible with conductor size of 18AWG with other gauges available upon special request
- Single-connector option means less parts and less waste
3M™ Splash-proof One Piece Branch Link Connector, 387 Series
- Enables branching from main wire to branch wire in the field with no special equipment
- Provides Splash-proof (IPX4) protection
- Ideal for environments with high humidity or near to water-based operations
- Single-action IDC termination connector for T-branching and splicing of sensor and field networks
- Compatible with conductor size of 18AWG with other gauges available upon special request
Any questions?
3M™ Power Clamp Wiremount Plug, 358 Series
- Wiremount plug utilizing IDC technology
- Semi-transparent color-coded covers for wire inspection and wire retention
- Requires only one hand to mate and unmate for field maintenance ease
- Integrated Dust Cover provides secure locking mechanism
- Quick Insertion Panel Mount option
3M™ Power Clamp Wiremount Socket, 355 Series
- Wiremount socket utilizing IDC technology
- Semi-transparent color-coded covers for wire inspection and wire retention
- Robust latching mechanism maintains a reliable interconnection
- Requires only one hand to mate and unmate for field maintenance ease
- Polarization ensures proper interconnecting of mated pairs
3M™ Power Clamp Header, 356 Series, Right-angle solder tails
- Header provides connection from wire-to-board
- For up to two 5-position Power Clamp Wiremount Sockets
- Right-angle, SMT solder tails
- End to end stackable at 25.4 mm pitch on PCB
- Side-to-side stackable at 9 mm pitch on PCB
3M™ Power Clamp Header, 356 Series, Straight solder tails
- Header provides connection from wire-to-board
- For up to two 5-position Power Clamp Wiremount Sockets
- Right-angle, SMT solder tails
- End to end stackable at 25.4 mm pitch on PCB
- Side-to-side stackable at 9 mm pitch on PCB
3M™ Power Clamp Branch Connector, 357 Series, Y-Type
- Branch Interconnect takes one input and splits it into 2 outputs
- Y-type branching
- Latching clip retains the Branch Connector to the header
- Robust latching mechanism maintains a reliable interconnection in demanding field applications
- Polarization ensures proper interconnecting of mated pairs
3M™ Power Clamp Branch Connector, 357 Series, H-Type
- Branch Interconnect takes one input and splits it into 3 outputs
- H-type branching
- Latching clip retains the Branch Connector to the 2 row header
- Polarization ensures proper interconnecting of mated pairs
- CC-Link Communication Interconnect Standard