Twist-on Splice Connectors

Pressure-Type Connectors for Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Building Wire

Secure, dependable wire connections

Twist-on Splice Connectors provide a reliable, easy-to-install solution for connecting Copperweld® Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Building Wire in residential and commercial applications.

Copperweld® Twist-on Splice Connectors are designed to deliver strong, stable connections using a familiar installation method electricians trust. The threaded, pressure-type design creates a secure mechanical bond as wires are twisted together, helping maintain consistent contact between conductors in the field. Specifically designed for use with Copper-Clad Aluminum conductors, these connectors support clean, confident splicing with Copperweld® CCA building wire across a wide range of wiring applications.

  • Listings: UL: E546947 (CWLD13); ETL: 5027144 (CWLD12, CWLD13, CWLD17)
  • Standards: Conforms to UL 486C; Certified to CSA STD C22.2 # 188
  • Listed for use with: Copper (CU) to Copper or Copper-Clad Aluminum (CC) to Copper-Clad Aluminum (CC) or Copper (CU) to Copper-Clad Aluminum (CC)
  • NOT for use with: Aluminum Wire

Features and Benefits:

Secure Mechanical Connection – The twist-on design creates a tight, stable mechanical bond between conductors for consistent contact.
Familiar Installation Method – Uses a traditional twisting technique that electricians know and trust for controlled, repeatable connections.
CCA Compatible – Specifically listed for use with Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) conductors, supporting installations using Copperweld building wire.
Versatile Wire Combinations – Compatible with multiple solid and stranded copper wire sizes and CCA conductors for flexible jobsite use.
Code-Listed Performance – UL listed and certified to applicable standards for dependable use in approved electrical applications.

Wire Combinations

For solid or stranded CCA conductors

CWLD12
CWLD13
CWLD17
1 to 3 #121 to 2 #81 to 2 #6
1 to 4 #141 to 3 #101 to 3 #8
1 to 6 #22, #20, #18 or #161 to 5 #121 to 5 #10
1 #22 w/ 2 to 5 #201 to 6 #16 or #141 to 6 #12 or #14
1 #22 w/ 1 to 5 #18, #162 to 6 #18 1 #14 w/ 1 to 5 #12
1 #22 w/ 1 to 4 #141 #18 w/ 1 to 5 #16 or #14 1 #14 w/ 1 to 4 #10
1 #22 w/ 1 to 2 #121 #18 w/ 1 to 4 #12 1 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #8
1 #22 w/ 1 #101 #18 w/ 1 to 3 #10 1 #14 w/ 1 #6
2 #22 w/ 1 to 5 #20, #18 or #161 #18 w/ 1 #82 #14 w/ 1 to 4 #12 or #10
2 #22 w/ 1 to 4 #142 #18 w/ 1 to 4 #16, #14 or #122 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #8
2 #22 w/ 1 to 2 #122 #18 w/ 1 to 2 #10 2 #14 w/ 1 #6
2 #22 w/ 1 #102 #18 w/ 1 #83 #14 w/ 1 to 3 #12 or #10
3 #22 w/ 1 to 3 #20, #18, #16 or #143 #18 w/ 1 to 3 #16, #14 or #12 3 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #8
3 #22 w/ 1 to 2 #123 #18 w/ 1 to 2 #10 3 #14 w/ 1 #6
3 #22 w/ 1 #103 #18 w/ 1 #84 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #12, #10 or #8
4 #22 w/ 1 to 2 #20, #18, #16 or #144 #18 w/ 1 to 2 #16, #14, #12 or #10 4 #14 w/ 1 #6
4 #22 w/ 1 to 2 #124 #18 w/ 1 #81 #12 w/ 1 to 4 #10
4 #22 w/ 1 #105 #18 w/ 1 #16, #14, #12, #10 or #81 #12 w/ 1 to 2 #8
5 #22 w/ 1  #20, #18, #16, #14, #12 or #101 #16 w/ 1 to 5 #141 #12 w/ 1 #6
1 #20 w/ 1 to 5 #18, or #16 1 #16 w/ 1 to 4 #122 #12 w/ 1 to 3 #10
1 #20 w/ 1 to 4 #141 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #102 #12 w/ 1 to 2 #8
1 #20 w/ 1 to 2 #121 #16 w/ 1 #82 #12 w/ 1 #6
1 #20 w/ 1 #102 #16 w/ 1 to 4 #14 or #123 #12 w/ 1 to 3 #10
2 #20 w/ 1 to 4 #18, #16 or #142 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #103 #12 w/ 1 to 2 #8
2 #20 w/ 1 to 2 #122 #16 w/ 1 #83 #12 w/ 1 #6
2 #20 w/ 1 #103 #16 w/ 1 to 3 #14 or #124 #12 w/ 1 to 2 #10
3 #20 w/ 1 to 3 #18, #16 or #143 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #104 #12 w/ 1 #8
3 #20 w/ 1 to 2 #123 #16 w/ 1 #84 #12 w/ 1 #6
3 #20 w/ 1 #104 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #14, #12 or #105 #12 w/ 1 #10 or #8
4 #20 w/ 1 to 2 #18, #16, #14 or #124 #16 w/ 1 #81 #10 w/ 1 to 2 #8
4 #20 w/ 1 #105 #16 w/ 1 #14, #12, #10 or #81 #10 w/ 1 #6
5 #20 w/ 1  #20, #18, #16, #14, #12 or #101 #14 w/ 1 to 4 #122 #10 w/ 1 #8
1 #18 w/ 1 to 5 #16 1 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #102 #10 w/ 1 #6
1 #18 w/ 1 to 4 #14 1 #14 w/ 1 #83 #10 w/ 1 #8
1 #18 w/ 1 to 2 #122 #14 w/ 1 to 3 #121 #8 w/ 1 #6
1 #18 w/ 1 #102 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #10 
2 #18 w/ 1 to 4 #16 2 #14 w/ 1 #8
2 #18 w/ 1 to 3 #14 3 #14 w/ 1 to 3 #12
2 #18 w/ 1 to 2 #123 #14 w/ 1 #10
2 #18 w/ 1 #103 #14 w/ 1 #8
3 #18 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #144 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #12
3 #18 w/ 1 to 2 #124 #14 w/ 1 #10
3 #18 w/ 1 #105 #14 w/ 1 #12 or #10
4 #18 w/ 1 to 2 #16, #14 or #121 #12 w/ 1 to 2 #10
4 #18 w/ 1 #101 #12 w/ 1 #8
5 #18 w/ 1  #16, #14, #12 or #102 #12 w/ 1 #10 or #8
1 #16 w/ 1 to 4 #14 3 #12 w/ 1 #10
1 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #121 #10 w/ 1 #8
1 #16 w/ 1 #10 
2 #16 w/ 1 to 3 #14
2 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #12
2 #16 w/ 1 #10
3 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #14
3 #16 w/ 1 #12 or #10
4 #16 w/ 1 to 2 #14
4 #16 w/ 1 #12
5 #16 w/ 1 #14 or #12
1 #14 w/ 1 to 2 #12
1 #14 w/ 1 #10
2 #14 w/ 1 #12 or #10
3 #14 w/ 1 #12
1 #12 w/ 1 #10
 
 Specifications22-8 AWG18-8 AWG14-6 AWG
Part Number
CWLD12CWLD13CWLD17
Color
TanRedBlue
Temperature Rating (Max.)
105°C (221°F)105°C (221°F)105°C (221°F)
Voltage Rating (Max.)
600V600V600V
Wire Range (Solid/Stranded)*
22-8 AWG18-8 AWG14-6 AWG
Wire Range (Max.)*
(3) #12(2) #8(2) #6
Wire Range (Min.)*
 (3) #22(4) #22(3) #12
Quantity per Bag**
1000 Pieces/Bag1000 Pieces/Bag500 Pieces/Bag
Quantity per Barrel**
45,00025,0009,000
Bag Part Number
CWLD-TAN-1000CWLD-RED-1000CWLD-BLUE-500
Barrel Part Number
CWLD-TAN-45000CWLD-RED-25000CWLD-BLUE-9000
*
View Wire Combinations for full list of recommended wire combinations.
**
Other packaging options and denominations available on request.
 
 Dimensions22-8 AWG18-8 AWG14-6 AWG
#CWLD12CWLD13CWLD17
A7.20 mm (0.283 in.)9.00 mm (0.354 in.)12.00 mm (0.472 in.)
B11.00 mm (0.433 in.)13.00 mm (0.512 in.)17.80 mm (0.701 in.)
C18.00 mm (0.709 in.)23.20 mm (0.913 in.)32.00 mm (1.260 in.)
D9.00 mm (0.354 in.)9.60 mm (0.378 in.)13.00 mm (0.512 in.)
E27.70 mm (1.091 in.)31.00 mm (1.220 in.)39.00 mm (1.535 in.)

Installation Instructions

  1. Turn off power before installing or removing connectors.
  2. Select the appropriate wires according to the below wire combinations.
  3. Strip wires to recommended strip length of 7/16" (CWLD12 and CWLD13) or 1/2" (CWLD 17).
  4. Pretwisting is acceptable but not required. For pretwisting see step #7.
  5. Align any frayed ends and conductors.
  6. Hold stripped wires together with ends even. Lead stranded conductors by approx. 1/16".
  7. For pretwisting, strip wires long, align insulation ends, twist conductors together, trim to recommended strip length.
  8. Insert wires firmly into connector and tighten connector until approximately two twists are visible in the wire outside the connector. Make sure the wires are installed firmly after the wires are fully inserted into the connector.

Identification

Listed for use as a pressure-type wire connector on the following solid and/or stranded: Copper (CU) to Copper (CU) or Copper-Clad Aluminum (CC) to Copper-Clad Aluminum (CC) or Copper (CU) to Copper-Clad Aluminum (CC). Suitable for use with Copperweld® CCA Building Wire. Identified for intermixing between Copper (CU) and Copper-Clad Aluminum (CC) conductors.

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