An insulation displacement wire Connector is a device used to protect electrical cables from mechanical damage. It features plastic encasement that traps the wire and prevents it from moving. Once in place, the encasement folds back into a slot and locks on to insulation surrounding the conductor.

The contact element of an insulation displacement wire connector comprises a plurality of opposing blades that define an aperture that is sized and shaped to be affixed to the base of a wire. The contact element may include feet and other members that are positioned for flush surface mounting. The contact element is soldered onto the conductive pad in contact position on a circuit board.

The contact element 's design for insulation displacement wire-cone contacts is characterized by two complementary parts: the lateral guide and the insulation displacement element. The lateral guide is designed for a maximum wire diameter and provides reliable press-in of the wire. The insulation displacement element can be inserted into the wire surface of an enclosure with a minimum clearance.
Contact element 's shape.