Electrical wire connectors come in all shapes, sizes and colors. One popular alternative for applications in harsh environments are insulation displacement connectors (IDCs).
An IDC is a mass termination connector for flat cable with contacts that displace the conductor insulation to establish simultaneous contact with all conductors. A contact pierces through the wire’s insulation to achieve a gastight interface. As the connector deforms, the individual conductors create a metal-on-metal connection between each strand, while holding it under compression from two opposing high-force beams.