I have always been an avid 3M fitting user even though they were pricey. I saw these and figured I would give them a shot. Once I received them I did a comparison on them vs a 3M butt connector. (E-Volt is light blue and 3M is dark blue)
Here is what I found:
First glance- Quality appeared to be good, packaging and assortment was nice and well organized.
Crimp: This is where I began to compare the two brands of fittings. Crimp strength felt identical to me. Barrel thickness looked the same as well when viewed by the end. Both brands had a strong crimp.
Heat Shrink- Both brands of connectors worked very well in the heat shrink process. The only difference I could find was that the E-Volt fitting seemed to use a bit more adhesive but I feel both brands had enough adhesive to seal well.
Print- Print on both brand fittings was easy to read.
Final product- Once cooled both fittings appear to have a strong connection. I tested resistance across the connection and both fittings conducted very well.
Overall: I see no major difference on these fittings from 3M other than being quite a bit cheaper! I will not hesitate to buy these again!
| Color | Red Blue Yellow |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Crimp |
| Contact Material | Copper |
| Stud Size | 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 Wire Gauge Fitment |
| Terminal | Butt Terminal |
| Material | Polyolefin, Copper |
| Brand | E-VOLT |
| Temperature Rating | 257 degree fahrenheit |
| Product Dimensions | 7.9"L x 1.5"W x 5.4"H |
| Maximum Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Manufacturer | E-VOLT |
| Part Number | EV270 |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Shape | Round |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | English |
| Special Features | Polyolefin Heat Shrink, Heat Activated Sealant, 3:1 Shrinkage ratio |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
