# Insulation piercing crimp connectors

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/insulation-piercing-crimp-connectors/66067>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [March 2, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/insulation-piercing-crimp-connectors/66067 "2026-03-02T18:29:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![zbot007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/d6d6ee/32.png) [@zbot007](https://forum.digikey.com/u/zbot007)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/insulation-piercing-crimp-connectors/66067/1 "2026-03-02T18:29:30Z")

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I am looking for Insulation-piercing FORK-STYLE crimp connectors for 18AWG wire. They have small stamped “teeth” that bite into the insulation of the wire, rather than having to strip the wire. I have included an image (I hope) of what I am looking for, the one in the image is too small, for 22-26AWG wire.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1p8AAOSwHOdmDvb4/s-l1600.jpg

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**Author:** ![rick\_1976](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/rick_1976/32/1571_2.png) [@rick\_1976](https://forum.digikey.com/u/rick_1976)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/insulation-piercing-crimp-connectors/66067/2 "2026-03-02T18:44:43Z")

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Greetings,

While relatively uncommon, P/N [42339-2](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/42339-2/665808) does appear to be an item in stock that meets this description.

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**Author:** ![zbot007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/d6d6ee/32.png) [@zbot007](https://forum.digikey.com/u/zbot007)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/insulation-piercing-crimp-connectors/66067/3 "2026-03-04T07:14:39Z")

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Thank you, Rick. DigiKey’s search system can be confusing, especially if you aren’t exactly sure what the item you’re looking for is called. Much appreciated.