DBR/Y-6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DBR/Y-6 is a terminal twist-on wire cap connector manufactured by 3M, designed for direct burial applications with gel-filled insulation. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitutes essential for ongoing maintenance and repair operations. The part accommodates wire gauges from 10-18 AWG and features a wing connector design with fully insulated construction.

Substiute Parts

DBR/Y-6

3MIn Stock: 1166DBR/Y-6 Datasheet

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DBR/Y-6 KIT

3MIn Stock: 801DBR/Y-6 KIT Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the DBR/Y-6 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Terminal Type: Twist On Wire Cap, Wing connector configuration
• Wire Gauge Range: 10-18 AWG capacity
• Termination Method: Twist On mechanism
• Insulation Classification: Fully Insulated construction
• Environmental Features: Direct Burial and Gel Filled properties
• Color: Blue identification

The DBR/Y-6 KIT represents a direct substitute, maintaining identical electrical and mechanical specifications while offering active product status and improved availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The DBR/Y-6 KIT is the direct equivalent for the obsolete DBR/Y-6. Both components share identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters: terminal type, wire gauge capacity, termination method, insulation classification, and environmental features.

The DBR/Y-6 KIT offers the advantage of active product status, ensuring continued availability and supply chain reliability. Additionally, the substitute part carries ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, meeting current regulatory requirements for component procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the DBR/Y-6 KIT be used as a direct replacement for the DBR/Y-6?

A: Yes. The DBR/Y-6 KIT maintains identical specifications for terminal type, wire gauge range (10-18 AWG), termination method, insulation, and environmental features. Both components are twist-on wire caps with wing connectors, fully insulated construction, and gel-filled direct burial capability.

Q: What is the difference between the DBR/Y-6 and DBR/Y-6 KIT?

A: The primary differences are product status and packaging. The DBR/Y-6 is obsolete with unspecified packaging, while the DBR/Y-6 KIT is active with bulk packaging. The DBR/Y-6 KIT also includes ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected certification.

Q: Are there wire gauge limitations when substituting these parts?

A: No. Both the DBR/Y-6 and DBR/Y-6 KIT accommodate the same wire gauge range of 10-18 AWG. Wire entry capacity varies by wire size within this range for both components.

Q: What packaging format is available for the substitute part?

A: The DBR/Y-6 KIT is supplied in bulk packaging, as opposed to the original DBR/Y-6 which had unspecified packaging.

Q: Does the substitute part meet current regulatory standards?

A: Yes. The DBR/Y-6 KIT is ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting current environmental and regulatory requirements for component procurement and use.