Butt Connectors or splices are designed to join two electrical wires together. Butt Connectors got their name because the two wires butt up to each other in this type of connector. There are several styles and types of butt connectors. They also are manufactured to accommodate the different wire gauge sizes.
What are the more common types of Butt Connectors?
- Insulated — Nylon or Vinyl covering
- Non-Insulated — No insulation
- Solderlink — a heat shrinkable insulation with solder connector
- Crimp-N-Seal — a heat shrinkable insulation with crimp connector
- Extreme Seal — a heat shrinkable cover over Nylon insulation with crimp connector
- Crimp, Solder & Seal — a heat shrinkable insulation with crimp & solder connector
- Moisture Resistant — a Nylon covered crimp connector with petroleum-based sealant inside.
- Cool Seal™ — a Nylon covered crimp connector with an anaerobic sealant inside.
- Posi-Tite™ — a no crimp, no tools needed connector
What are the most common styles of Butt Connectors?
- Standard
- Window Butt — window in connector to view end of wire - Most commonly used in Aircraft & Avionics
- Step Down — Used when joining two different wire sizes
What industries are Butt Connectors used in?
- Automotive
- Truck & Bus
- Construction & Contractor Equipment
- Agricultural Equipment
- Aircraft & Avionics