3M Company · Electronic Components
55218
Splice, Conductor
Part Number55218
Manufacturer3M Company
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5940-00-270-5850 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSPLICE,CONDUCTOR
Federal Supply Class5940 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips
Dry Flashover Voltage Rating In Vo1000.01000.0
Surface TreatmentZINC OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYERZINC OVERALL EXCEPT INSULATION SINGLE LAYER
Electrical Insulation FeatureINSULATING SLEEVEINSULATING SLEEVE
Basic Shape StyleTWISTING SLEEVETWISTING SLEEVE
Conductor Accommodation TypeSCREW CAP W/SPIRAL THREAD SINGLE ENDSCREW CAP W/SPIRAL THREAD SINGLE END
Overall Length1.750 INCHES1.750 INCHES
Identification Code ColorYELLOWYELLOW
MaterialPLASTIC OVERALL
Maximum Conductor Size Accommodate12 AWG12 AWG
Largest Diameter0.625 INCHES SINGLE END0.625 INCHES SINGLE END
Vendor Part Numbers7100127163, 23575, 80-6100-2352-7
Cancelled NSN5940-00-089-1912 (cancelled)
Shaft End CharacteristicA9 SINGLE STYLE SINGLE END
Frame Size Designation213T
Keyway Depth0.156 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END
Connection Type And Voltage Rating220.0 LINE TO NEUTRAL FIRST MULTIPLE OR 440.0 LINE TO NEUTRAL SECOND MULTIPLE INPUT
Temp Rating140.0 AMBIENT FAHRENHEIT
Keyway Length2.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END
Length Of Shaft From Housing3.562 INCHES SINGLE END
Inclosure SpecificationNEMA
Rotor Speed Rating In Rpm1170.0 SINGLE FULL LOAD
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 55218 available?
We can source 55218 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 55218 by 3M Company obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 55218 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 55218?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 55218?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.