Displacement connection (IDC)

Reliable contacting using IDC connection technology (insulation displacement connection) is achieved by inserting the conductor into the specially designed cutting metal.


This method centers the conductor and cuts open the insulation in the cutting zone, thus creating a reliable connection between the conductor and cutting metal.

Eliminating cable preparation, such as stripping and the fitting of splicing protection, results in significant time savings of up to 60% compared to conventional connection methods.

Method of operation of a displacement connection
Method of operation of a displacement connection



Customer benefits

  • Particularly time-saving connection method
  • Stripping and the fitting of splicing protection is not required
  • No special tools required

Areas of application:

  • Installation applications where a variety of conductors with similar cross-sections must be connected in a short amount of time.
  • Field installation, since only minimal tools are needed for connection and conductor pretreatment is not required.


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