Connections made with this tool (2878-20) and combination of die and connector part numbers in
the charts below produce UL classified crimps according to the UL 486A-B standard.
Anderson Blackburn
Splice
VHS,
Model #'s
VHSS
Lug
VHCL,
Model #'s
VHCS
Wire Size
Die
(Code only)
Color
#8 AWG
RED
#6 AWG
BLUE
#4 AWG
GRAY
#2 AWG
BROWN
#1 AWG
GREEN
1/0 AWG
PINK
2/0 AWG
BLACK
3/0 AWG
ORANGE
4/0 AWG
PURPLE
250 MCM
YELLOW
300 MCM
WHITE
350 MCM
RED
400 MCM
BLUE
500 MCM
BROWN
600 MCM
GREEN
750 MCM
BLACK
Anderson
Splice
VACS
Model #'s
Lug
VACL
Model #'s
Wire Size
Die
(Code only)
Color
#8 AWG
BLUE
49-12-U008
#6 AWG
GRAY
49-12-U006
#4 AWG
GREEN
49-12-U004
#2 AWG
PINK
49-12-U002
#1 AWG
GOLD
49-12-U001
1/0 AWG
TAN
49-12-U01A
2/0 AWG
OLIVE
49-12-U02A
3/0 AWG
RUBY
49-12-U03A
4/0 AWG
WHITE
49-12-U04A
250 MCM
RED
49-12-U250
300 MCM
BLUE
49-12-U300
350 MCM
BROWN
49-12-U350
400 MCM
GREEN
49-12-U400
500 MCM
PINK
49-12-U500
600 MCM
BLACK
49-12-U600
750 MCM
YELLOW
49-12-U750
Number of crimps is a minimum. Additional crimps would not negatively affect the integrity of the connection so long as they are uniformly placed between
the intended crimp area of the connector, typically outlined with color bands or knurls. For the latest listing of approvals, visit milwaukeetool.com. For
technical or service assistance, contact Milwaukee Customer Service at 1-800-729-3878.