Copper Wire Connector Manufacturer Overview
What is a Picabond connector?
A Picabond connector is a modular crimp splice connector used to join copper telephone wires in telecom cable splicing work. Instead of a button-style IDC body like UY, UY2, UR, or UR2 jelly crimp connectors, Picabond-style connectors use a metal crimp splice format with color-coded selection and a matching crimping tool. The connector is selected by wire range, connector type, packaging format, and tool setup, making it relevant for telecom maintenance teams, distributors, and buyers who need to match an existing cable splicing system.
- Modular crimp splice connector for copper telephone cable
- Color-coded model selection by wire range and connector type
- Tool-based installation with matched crimping tool options
- Available in standard, weather-resistant, and Brown in-line formats
- Suitable for B2B sourcing, maintenance inventory, and distributor supply
Connector types
Picabond connector types and color-coded selection
Mintel's confirmed Picabond-style connector range includes Green, Red, Purple, Yellow, and Brown models. Green and Red are standard connector options. Purple and Yellow are weather-resistant connector options. Brown is a separate in-line standard connector for straight 2-wire splice requirements. In Picabond-style systems, color is part of model selection and should be confirmed together with wire range, connection type, packaging format, and tool requirement.
- Choose Green or Red for standard Picabond-style connector requirements.
- Choose Purple or Yellow for weather-resistant Picabond-style connector requirements.
- Choose Brown only for Brown in-line straight splice requirements.
- Brown is not a substitute for Red.
- Confirm the buyer's wire size, connector color, packaging format, and tool setup before quotation.
| Color | Type | Wire range | Wire count / connection | Packaging | Tool direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Standard | 22/26 AWG | Multi-wire splice requirements | Loose or reel / strip by order | Green handle crimping tool |
| Red | Standard | 19/24 AWG | Multi-wire splice requirements | Loose or reel / strip by order | Green handle crimping tool |
| Purple | Weather Resistant | 22/26 AWG | Multi-wire splice requirements | Loose or reel / strip by order | Green handle crimping tool |
| Yellow | Weather Resistant | 19/24 AWG | Multi-wire splice requirements | Loose or reel / strip by order | Green handle crimping tool |
| Brown | In-Line Standard | 24-19 AWG / 0.51-0.90 mm | Max 2 wires; straight in-line splice only | Loose or reel / strip by order | Black handle crimping tool or cable jointing machine setup |
Construction
Picabond connector construction: PET insulation film and metal channel
Picabond-style connectors use a metal channel with bonded polyester insulation. The colored outside layer is PET insulation film, heat-bonded to the metal channel without adhesive. The inner metal channel can be reviewed as tin-plated phosphor bronze or brass according to the confirmed connector requirement.
- PET insulation film is the colored outside insulation layer.
- Bonded polyester insulation is heat-bonded to the metal channel without adhesive.
- The metal channel can be reviewed as tin-plated phosphor bronze or brass according to the confirmed requirement.
- Connector construction should be confirmed together with color, wire range, and tool setup.
Size selection
Picabond connector types, size selection, and tool matching
Use this selection guide before sending an inquiry. For accurate matching, buyers should share the connector color, target wire range, existing sample photo if available, packaging preference, and the crimping tool or machine setup already used in the field. For Green, Red, Purple, and Yellow Picabond-style connectors, the connection requirement may involve standard telecom splice work where the buyer must confirm the exact wire range and tool setup. For Brown, the selection is narrower: Brown is an in-line standard connector for 24-19 AWG / 0.51-0.90 mm wire, with a maximum of 2 wires and straight in-line splice use only.
| Selection factor | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Connector color | Green, Red, Purple, Yellow, or Brown |
| Connector type | Standard, weather-resistant, or Brown in-line |
| Wire range | 22/26 AWG, 19/24 AWG, or 24-19 AWG / 0.51-0.90 mm for Brown |
| Connection style | Multi-wire splice requirements, or Brown straight in-line splice only |
| Packaging | Loose pack or reel / strip packaging by order requirement |
| Tool setup | Green handle tool, black handle tool, or existing cable jointing machine setup |
| Buyer reference | Sample, photo, drawing, existing maintenance system, or previous connector color |
Tools
Picabond crimping tool options for connector supply
Crimping tools are a major sourcing point for Picabond-style connectors. Many buyers can still find connector demand in maintenance systems, but matching tools are less widely available. Mintel can discuss Picabond-style connector supply together with green handle and black handle crimping tool options. Green, Red, Purple, and Yellow Picabond-style connectors are normally reviewed with the green handle crimping tool option. Brown in-line Picabond-style connectors should be reviewed with the black handle crimping tool option or the buyer's existing cable jointing machine setup.
- Connector and tool requirements can be discussed together.
- Tool matching depends on connector color, wire range, connector type, and packaging format.
- Buyers can send photos of current connectors or tools for matching discussion.
- Loose pack or reel / strip packaging should be confirmed together with the tool setup.
- Tool availability should be confirmed by model, order quantity, and project requirement.
| Tool option | Connector use | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Green handle crimping tool | Green, Red, Purple, and Yellow Picabond-style connectors | Used for standard and weather-resistant connector requirements |
| Black handle crimping tool | Brown in-line Picabond-style connectors | Used for Brown straight in-line connector requirements |
| Cable jointing machine setup | Project-specific Brown or in-line installation setup | Buyer should confirm existing machine setup before quotation |
Packaging
Loose pack or reel / strip packaging for Picabond connector orders
Picabond-style connectors can be discussed in loose pack or reel / strip packaging depending on connector type, order quantity, and installation workflow. Reel / strip packaging is useful when the buyer has an established field or machine setup, while loose pack is practical for maintenance inventory and distributor supply.
- Loose pack can be discussed for maintenance inventory and distributor orders.
- Reel / strip packaging can be discussed when the buyer's installation workflow requires it.
- Packaging should be confirmed together with connector color, tool setup, and order quantity.
Brown in-line model
Brown Picabond in-line connector for legacy maintenance requirements
Brown Picabond-style connectors should be treated as a separate in-line model, not as a replacement for Red. Brown is an In-Line Standard connector for 24-19 AWG / 0.51-0.90 mm wire. It supports a maximum of 2 wires and is used for straight in-line splice requirements only. This matters because some buyers are maintaining older cable splicing systems where Brown in-line connectors are still specified or already installed. Mintel continues to support Brown in-line Picabond-style connector requirements for maintenance, distributor, and project sourcing discussions.
- Ask for the target wire range before quotation.
- Share an existing sample or photo when matching older maintenance systems.
- Confirm loose pack or reel / strip packaging needs.
- Confirm the black handle tool or machine setup used in the field.
| Brown connector detail | Confirmed value |
|---|---|
| Type | In-Line Standard |
| Wire range | 24-19 AWG / 0.51-0.90 mm |
| Wire count | Max 2 wires |
| Connection style | Straight in-line splice only |
| Weather-resistant | No; do not treat Brown as weather-resistant |
| Tap / bridge use | No; Brown should not be used for tap or bridge connections |
| Packaging | Loose pack or reel / strip by order requirement |
| Tool direction | Black handle crimping tool or cable jointing machine setup |
Comparison
Picabond vs jelly crimp connectors
Picabond-style connectors and jelly crimp connectors both belong to copper telecom cable splicing, but they fit different installation habits and maintenance systems. Picabond-style connectors are modular crimp splice connectors selected by color, wire range, packaging format, and tool setup. Jelly crimp connectors are compact gel-filled IDC splice connectors such as UY, UY2, UR, UR2, and UB2A.
- Choose Picabond-style connectors when the buyer must match a Picabond-format telecom splice system.
- Choose jelly crimp connectors when the buyer needs compact gel-filled UY/UR-style IDC splice connectors.
- If the buyer is unsure, ask for connector photos, wire size, existing tool setup, and application environment.
| Selection factor | Picabond-style connectors | Jelly crimp connectors |
|---|---|---|
| Connector format | Modular crimp splice | Compact gel-filled IDC splice |
| Model selection | Color-coded types, including standard, weather-resistant, and Brown in-line | UY, UY2, UR, UR2, UB2A |
| Installation | Requires matching crimping tool or machine setup | Crimp cap with compatible tool or suitable pliers |
| Typical sourcing question | Color, wire range, loose/reel packaging, and tool compatibility | Model, wire range, wire count, gel-filled requirement, and connector color |
| Common use | Telecom maintenance systems and multi-pair cable splicing requirements | Field repair, compact splice points, moisture-resistant UY/UR-style connections |
| Tool sourcing | Often important because matching tools are harder to source | Usually simpler tool requirement |
Applications
Where Picabond connectors are used
Mintel Picabond-style connectors are used in copper telecom cable splicing and maintenance applications where the connector format, wire range, and tool setup match the buyer's system. They are typically selected by buyers who already know the Picabond connector format or need to maintain installed telecom splice systems.
- Copper telephone cable splicing
- Multi-pair cable repair and maintenance
- Telecom distribution and maintenance systems
- Pedestals, cabinets, manholes, aerial/pole work, and field splice environments
- Distributor inventory for Picabond-style connector demand
- Maintenance requirements where connector color and tool setup must match an existing system
- Brown in-line connector requirements for older straight splice systems
Factory supply
Why choose Mintel for Picabond connector and tool supply
Mintel was founded in 2012, building on family copper telecom connector manufacturing know-how since 1986. The company manufactures copper wire splice connectors for telecom, distributor, OEM, and selected low-voltage buyers from a single factory source. For Picabond-style requirements, Mintel can help buyers review connector color, wire range, Brown in-line requirements, loose or reel packaging, and green handle or black handle crimping tool options before quotation. Many distributors carry only selected colors. Mintel can discuss the complete Green, Red, Purple, Yellow, and Brown range from a single factory source.
- Factory-direct communication for connector and tool matching
- Manufacturing support for Green, Red, Purple, Yellow, and Brown Picabond-style connector requirements
- Brown in-line connector support for older maintenance and replacement sourcing needs
- Custom color or legacy-format discussion for qualified orders when tooling, quantity, and cost are practical
- Connector + tool review, including green handle and black handle crimping tool options
- Loose pack or reel / strip packaging discussion by model and order requirement
- Bulk supply and distributor order support
- Neutral packaging for standard orders
- OEM/private-label packaging discussion for qualified orders
- RoHS and REACH documentation can be arranged for qualified orders
Related products
Related Mintel connector pages
Telephone Cable Connectors Inline, drop wire, modular, jelly crimp, and Picabond-style connector categories for copper telecom cable work. 
Jelly Crimp Connectors Gel-filled IDC splice connectors including UY, UY2, UR, UR2, and UB2A for copper telephone wire repair. 
UY Connector Yellow gel-filled 2-wire IDC splice connector for compact copper telephone wire pair splicing. 
UR Connector Red gel-filled IDC splice connector for 2-wire or 3-wire repair and tap splice requirements. Inquiry checklist
What to send for a Picabond connector quotation
If a buyer needs a legacy color or format outside the confirmed public range, Mintel can review the request by sample, drawing, target wire range, expected quantity, tooling requirement, and cost. Custom tooling is usually only practical when the order quantity and project value justify the mold cost.
- Connector color: Green, Red, Purple, Yellow, or Brown
- Connector type: standard, weather-resistant, or Brown in-line
- Wire range or AWG
- Connection requirement
- Loose pack or reel / strip packaging preference
- Crimping tool requirement: green handle, black handle, or existing cable jointing machine setup
- Quantity and destination country
- Packaging or private-label requirement
- Documentation requirement, if any
FAQ
Buyer questions
What is a Picabond connector?
A Picabond connector is a modular crimp splice connector used for copper telephone cable splicing. It is selected by connector color, wire range, connector type, packaging format, and matching crimping tool requirement.
What Picabond connector types does Mintel supply?
Mintel manufactures Picabond-style connectors in Green, Red, Purple, Yellow, and Brown options. Green and Red are standard connector options, Purple and Yellow are weather-resistant options, and Brown is a separate in-line standard connector for straight 2-wire splice requirements.
What wire range do Picabond connectors support?
Green and Purple support 22/26 AWG wire. Red and Yellow support 19/24 AWG wire. Brown supports 24-19 AWG / 0.51-0.90 mm wire for straight in-line splice requirements with a maximum of 2 wires.
What is the Brown Picabond connector used for?
Brown is an In-Line Standard Picabond-style connector for 24-19 AWG / 0.51-0.90 mm wire. It supports a maximum of 2 wires and is used for straight in-line splice requirements only.
Is Brown Picabond the same as Red Picabond?
No. Brown and Red should not be treated as substitutes. Brown is an in-line 2-wire connector for straight splice requirements. Red is a standard Picabond-style connector for 19/24 AWG multi-wire splice requirements.
Can Brown Picabond be used for tap or bridge connections?
No. Brown should be treated as a straight in-line splice connector only. It should not be described or selected for tap or bridge connections.
Which crimping tool should I use for Picabond connectors?
For Green, Red, Purple, and Yellow Picabond-style connectors, buyers usually review the green handle crimping tool option. For Brown in-line Picabond-style connectors, buyers should review the black handle crimping tool option or confirm the existing cable jointing machine setup.
Can Mintel supply Picabond connectors and tools together?
Yes. Mintel can discuss Picabond-style connector supply together with green handle and black handle crimping tool options. Buyers should share connector color, wire range, packaging format, and tool setup before quotation.
Can Picabond connectors be supplied loose or on reel?
Yes. Loose pack or reel / strip packaging can be discussed by model and order requirement. Packaging should be confirmed together with connector color, quantity, tool setup, and installation method.
Picabond vs jelly crimp connector: which should I choose?
Choose Picabond-style connectors when the buyer needs to match a Picabond-format telecom crimp splice system with color-coded model selection and tool-based installation. Choose jelly crimp connectors such as UY, UY2, UR, UR2, or UB2A when the buyer needs compact gel-filled IDC splice connectors for field repair or moisture-resistant small splice points.
Can Mintel support legacy Picabond-style requirements?
Yes. Mintel can review legacy Picabond-style connector requirements when buyers share sample photos, connector color, wire range, packaging format, existing tool setup, and target quantity. Brown in-line connectors are part of Mintel's confirmed range; other legacy colors or formats can be discussed as custom requirements when tooling, quantity, and cost are practical.
Can RoHS and REACH documents be provided?
RoHS and REACH documentation can be arranged for qualified orders. Buyers should confirm the required document type, product model, order quantity, and destination market during quotation.
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Send your connector requirement
Share the model, estimated quantity, wire specification, packaging preference, and destination country. Mintel can review the requirement for factory direct supply.