Fifty years ago, 3M™ introduced the industry’s original insulation displacement connector: the 3M Scotchlok Connector UR. Today, with increased demand for high-speed and high-bandwidth networks, the complete series of 3M connectors and tools has evolved again. 3M has leveraged technologies while building on the original successful design, shape, color-coded cap concepts and element configuration. With the Scotchlok series of tools and connectors from 3M, service providers can meet the demand for enhanced customer services such as high-speed internet, video-on-demand and video conferencing.

3M Scotchlok connectors additionally offer full wire-range capability, increased port size to accommodate up to 2.08 mm (0.082 in.) insulation sizes, double elements in all products and solvent-resistant plastic construction. As new technologies migrate into the local loop, the importance of reliable connections in the embedded plant has increased exponentially. Each connection is a potential point of failure in high-bandwidth applications which could require additional time and expense for a technician to repair. That is where the full line of 3M Scotchlok connectors really makes a difference.