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IDEAL Industries 84-9281 Vinyl Insulated Butt Splice, Red 22-18 AWG, Box of 1,000

IDEAL Industries 84-9281 Vinyl Insulated Butt Splice, Red 22-18 AWG, Box of 1,000

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Vinyl Insulated Butt Splice, Red 22-18 AWG, Box of 1,000

  • Features

    • Shouldered barrel insulation quickly positions terminal for proper crimping
    • Internal barrel serrations grip wires tightly to resist pull-out and reduce electrical resistance
    • Tin-plated brass construction for corrosion resistance
    • Expanded insulation entry accommodates a wide variety of insulation diameters and provides additional insulation support
    • Butted seam-construction prevents splitting under maximum pressure


84-9281 - spec sheet

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Product Group:
Wire Connectors & Terminals
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Splice Kits
Pack size (unit):
1000
Product Type:
Butt Splice

Ideal Industries 84-9281 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What wire gauge does the IDEAL 84-9281 red butt splice take?
The IDEAL 84-9281 is the red-coded size, which covers 22 to 18 AWG stranded wire. Red is the standard color code for that range across insulated terminal lines, so if the splices already on the job are red, this matches them. For 16-14 AWG you need the blue size and for 12-10 AWG the yellow size.
2) Do I need a special crimper for these vinyl insulated butt splices?
Use an insulated-terminal crimper sized for the 22-18 AWG (red) nest. The 84-9281 has shouldered barrel insulation that stops the terminal at the right depth in the jaw, so the crimp lands on the barrel rather than the insulation entry. A plain uninsulated-terminal die or pliers will split or flatten the vinyl.
3) How many butt splices come in a box of the IDEAL 84-9281?
One thousand pieces per box. That is a bulk MRO quantity rather than a counter pack, which is what panel shops, fleet maintenance, and low-voltage crews generally buy for ongoing control and signal wire repair.
4) Will these splices hold up in a damp or outdoor enclosure?
The barrel is tin-plated brass, which resists corrosion, and the vinyl sleeve covers the joint. Vinyl insulation is not a sealing material though, so for direct water exposure or burial you want a heat-shrink adhesive-lined butt splice instead of a vinyl one.
5) Will the 84-9281 butt splice pull apart on vibrating equipment?
The barrel is serrated internally so the crimp bites the strands rather than just squeezing them, which is what resists pull-out and keeps resistance down. The barrel is also butted-seam construction, so it will not split open at full crimp pressure. Pull-out performance still depends on crimping with the correct 22-18 AWG die.
6) Can I use a butt splice like this on solid wire, or only stranded?
Crimp butt splices are intended for stranded conductors. Solid wire does not deform in the barrel the way strands do, so the joint relies on friction and can back out under movement. For solid building wire use a twist-on connector or a terminal block rather than the 84-9281.
7) Will thicker wire insulation fit into the end of these splices?
The 84-9281 has an expanded insulation entry, so it takes a range of jacket diameters within the 22-18 AWG wire sizes and gives the conductor some support where it leaves the barrel. That matters on appliance cord and TFFN-type wire where the jacket is fatter than the copper suggests.
8) What is the exact part number to reorder the red 22-18 AWG IDEAL butt splice?
IDEAL Industries part number 84-9281, the vinyl insulated red butt splice for 22-18 AWG, boxed in 1,000. Order by that number to get the bulk box rather than a smaller card pack.
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Does the Ideal Industries 84-9281 come with a warranty?
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