3M Scotchlock Terminals MH18-6FL thru MH10-14FL Locking Fork, Heat Shrink Insulated, Brazed Seam Data Sheet January 2012 Wire Product Range Stud Barrel Barrel Number (AWG) Size W C L E Thickness Length I.D. MH18-6FL 22-18 6 0.25 0.15 1.00 0.76 0.030 0.25 0.070 MH18-8FL 22-18 8 0.30 0.15 1.00 0.70 0.030 0.25 0.090 MH18-10FL 22-18 10 0.32 0.15 1.00 0.76 0.030 0.25 0.070 MH14-6FL 16-14 6 0.25 0.12 1.00 0.76 0.030 0.25 0.090 MH14-8FL 16-14 8 0.30 0.12 1.00 0.70 0.030 0.25 0.090 MH14-10FL 16-14 10 0.32 0.12 1.00 0.76 0.030 0.25 0.090 MH14-14FL 16-14 1/4 0.43 0.27 1.10 0.85 0.030 0.25 0.090 MH10-8FL 12-10 8 0.32 0.16 1.00 0.80 0.040 0.25 0.135 MH10-10FL 12-10 10 0.32 0.16 1.00 0.80 0.040 0.25 0.135 MH10-14FL 12-10 1/4 0.43 0.30 1.20 0.95 0.040 0.25 0.135 Wire Size: See Above Specifications Barrel Seam: Brazed Max. Voltage Rating: 600 V Building Wire 1000 V Signs, Fixtures and Luminaires Max. Operating Temp: 221F (105C) Max. Current: Same as Wire Insulator Material: Adhesive-lined Polyolefin, TMW Terminal Material: EPT Copper Terminal Plating: Tin Engineering Crimp-type terminals shall, electrically and mechanically, connect to a pre-stripped end Specification of a stranded copper wire, and have a flat tongue portion with a central opening for mounting around a screw or stud. The terminal line shall offer tongue variations in hole (stud) size (6, 8 10, etc.) and configuration (ring, fork, block fork, flanged block fork, locking fork, etc.) and barrel variations in wire (AWG) size (22-18, 16-14, 12-10, etc.) and construction (non- insulated brazed seam, vinyl insulated butted seam, nylon insulated with insulation grip, etc.). The heat shrink-insulated, brazed seam locking fork terminal shall be tin-plated, annealed copper, with the tongue having a specified stud slot (size 6 thru 1/4 in.) and a brazed seam barrel covered by an adhesive-lined heat shrink sleeve, color coded and sized for a specified (AWG) wire range (22-18, 16-14, 12-10.). 1 of 2 3 3M Scotchlok Terminals MH18-6FL thru MH10-14FL Locking Fork, Heat Shrink Insulated, Brazed Seam Installation Certified for use on stranded copper (AWG) wire only. Information Strip away the end 3/8 inch of wire insulation. Make the crimp in the proper station of a recommended 3M Crimp Tool: TH-440, TH-450 (scissor style) hand tools. Shrink tubing using a heat gun. Heat until tubing is completely shrunk and adhesive protrudes slightly from the tubing. Barrel Crimp (Electrical) WARNING Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical Work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Shelf Life & This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity Storage controlled storage (10C/50F to 27C/80F) and <75% relative humidity. Please contact your local distributor available from 3M.com/electrical Where to Buy Availability or call 1-800-245-3573. All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3Ms products are based on information IMPORTANT believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you NOTICE must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product, which are not contained in 3Ms current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO Warranty Limited OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Remedy Limited MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within Liability the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3Ms option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted. 3M and Scotchlock are trademarks of 3M Company. 3 Electrical Markets Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 Please recycle 800.245.3573 FAX: 800.245.0329 3M 2012 All rights reserved www.3M.com/electrical 78-8126-0517-4 Rev C 2 of 2