SOLISTRAND, Budget and DIAMOND GRIP
Uninsulated Terminals and Splices
Catalog 65505
Revised 9-00
The SOLISTRAND Terminal
BASIC TERMINAL MATERIAL. The
SOLISTRAND terminals and splices are
specially designed to terminate solid and
stranded wire, irregular shaped conduc-
tors, and combinations of these—still
retaining the superior performance char-
acteristics of single-purpose terminals
and splices. Because AMP matches the
terminal to the tool each termination is
uniformly perfect, making quality control
easy and performance consistent.
Corrosion resistance, vibration resis-
tance and tensile strength of these termi-
nals and splices are well within the lim-
its of commercial and military specifica-
tions. The SOLISTRAND line includes
parallel and butt splices, and flag, ring,
spade, hooked, and flanged tongue ter-
minals in sizes from 26 AWG [0.1 mm2]
through 600 MCM [304 mm2].
basic terminal is constructed of fine
grade high conductivity copper per
ASTM B-152 and tin-plated per
MIL-T-10727. Basic material for
Spring Spade Tongue Terminals is
phosphor bronze per ASTM B-103
and tin-plated per MIL-T-10727.
AMP’s special plating process cre-
ates durable corrosion resistance to
salt spray and most chemical
fumes.
BRAZED SEAM. The barrel is
completely closed and seam is
brazed for uniform metal strength
around the entire barrel area.
The Crimp
The “W” Crimp is one of several time-
proven crimp types developed by AMP.
It is not just a “kink” in a metal barrel;
not something pinched over electrical
wire ends. The “W” Crimp is actually two
longitudinal crimps applied with pre-
cisely controlled pressure so that the
conductor within the barrel flows togeth-
er into the dimples or serrations of the
terminal barrel creating one homoge-
neous mass of metal. The two indents
also help to center conductors within the
barrel for uniform crimping of the barrel
around the wire. Furthermore, the “W”
Crimp permits the use of a shorter termi-
nal barrel, an excellent feature for con-
fined area termination.
BELL MOUTH. Bell shape of barrel
entrance makes insertion of wires
easier.
DIMPLES OR SERRATIONS. Inner
surface either dimpled or serrated
for optimum tensile strength and
maximum electrical contact area
after crimping.
SOLISTRAND Terminals meet or
exceed the requirements of
MIL-T-7928, Type I, Class 1 and 2.
Temperature Rating: 170°C Max.
The “W” Crimp creates terminations of
optimum electrical properties and is
completely reliable, giving long service
in punishing environments.
AMP SOLISTRAND Terminals and Splices
(Use SOLISTRAND Tooling)
AMP Inc.
Wire Size
Listed
File No. E13288
LR 7189
Certified
22–16
Solid or Stranded
22–16
Solid or Stranded
22–16
Solid or Stranded
“W” Crimp
16–14
Solid or Stranded
16–14
Solid or Stranded
16–14
Solid or Stranded
16–14 Heavy Duty
Solid or Stranded
16–14 Heavy Duty
Stranded
16–14 Heavy Duty
Solid or Stranded
14–12
Solid or Stranded
14–12
Stranded
14–12
Solid or Stranded
12–10
Solid or Stranded
12–10
Stranded
12–10
Solid or Stranded
One Solid
Two Solid
8 thru 600 MCM
Solid or Stranded
8 thru 600 MCM
Stranded
8 thru 600 MCM
Solid or Stranded
Note: 22-16 terminals and splices are stamped 22-18 in accordance with
MIL-T-7928. Commercial wire range is 22-16.
DANGER: Not to be used on aluminum wire — may cause equipment
failure leading to serious injury or death.
One Solid
Two Stranded
One Stranded
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For drawings, technical data or samples, contact your AMP sales engineer or call the AMP Technical Support Center 1-800-522-6752.
Dimensions are in inches and millimeters unless otherwise specified. Values in brackets are metric equivalents.
Specifications subject to change. Consult AMP for latest specifications.