JELLY CRIMPS
Jelly Crimps
Article by:Geoffrey Hunter
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1. Overview
Jelly crimps (a.k.a. gel crimps, gel connectors) are splice-based connectors (a.k.a. wire-insulation displacement connectors, IDC) that are used to easily join together single-core wires in a water-proof fashion. Also known as telephone crimp connectors.

Figure 1. Photo of a 3M Scotchlok UY2 gel connector[1].
References
[1] 3M. 3M™ Scotchlok™ UY2 IDC Connectors. Retrieved 2022-02-08, from https://www.3mnz.co.nz/3M/en_NZ/p/d/b5005063012/.
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Tags
- electronics
- connectors
- electronic components
- jelly
- gel
- crimps
- IDC
- wire
- insulation
- displacement
- telephone
- 3M
- UY2
- Scotchlok