In this section... Blackburn Mechanical Connectors ® Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Overview................................................................................ F-152 Split-Bolt Connectors................................................... F-153–F-155 Service Post Connectors.............................................. F-156–F-157 Parallel Groove Connectors..................................................... F-158 Insulation Piercing Connectors..............................................
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Overview F-152 Type H, HPS, HPW Type APS, AAW, CA Type SP Copper Split-Bolt Connectors Aluminum Split-Bolt Connectors Service Post Connectors See pages F-153–F-154 See pages F-154–F-155 See pages F-156–F-157 See page F-158 Type IPC Type 2B, 2BX, 2BW, 2BPW Insulated Multi-Tap PDS Insulation Piercing Connectors Two-Bolt Connectors CSB and AMT Connectors Power Distribution Blocks See page F-159 See pages F-160–F-161 See pages F-16
Type H — High-Strength Split-Bolt Connectors Conductor Range (AWG or kcmil) Cat. No. A B D C • Bolt and nut of high-strength corrosion-resistant bronze alloy • Pressure bar is copper through 40H, copper alloy for 350 kcmil and above • Bolt and nut of hex design up to 350 kcmil • Tested and Listed to UL486C, UL467 for grounding and for direct burial through Cat. No. 40H 9H 8H 8H3* 6H 6H3* 4H 4H3* 3H 3H3* 2H 2H3* 1H 1H3** 10H 20H 30H 40H 350M 500M 750M 1000M Range for Equal Main and Tap Min.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Split-Bolt Connectors For combinations of copper, aluminum and ACSR conductors.
A Type AAW — Aluminum Split-Bolt Connectors with Spacer and Washers D • Bolt, nut, pressure bar and contoured spacer of aluminum alloy • Large contoured spacer provides wide separation B C • Nut anodized to prevent thread galling • Blackburn Contax ® paste recommended when used on aluminum conductor Conductor Range (AWG) Range for Equal Range for Equal Main and Tap Main and Tap Cat. No. ACSR Aluminum 6AAW 4AAW 2AAW 1AAW 10AAW 40AAW 6–8 4–8 2–8 1–4 1/0–4 4/0–4 4 Sol.–8 Sol. 2 Sol.–8 Sol. 1 Str.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Service Post Connectors For grounding of steel structures, fence posts or transformers using one or two cables.
Service Post Connectors Cat. No. SP-Ds SP-Ss SP0DS SP0SS SP1DS SP1SS SP2DS SP2SS SP3DS SP3SS SP4DS SP4SS SP5DS SP5SS SP6DS SP6SS SP8DS SP8SS SP9DS SP9SS SP10DS SP10SS Conductor Range AWG mm2 Stranded Solid max. min. max. min. 8 6mm2 7 10mm2 5 16mm2 3 25mm2 1 35mm2 1/0 50mm2 2/0 50mm2 4/0 95mm2 350 150mm2 500 240mm2 12 4mm2 10 6mm2 10 6mm2 10 6mm2 8 10mm2 2 35mm2 2 35mm2 2 35mm2 1/0 50mm2 3/0 95mm2 8 10mm2 6 10mm2 4 — 2 — 2 — 1/0 — 2/0 — 4/0 — — — — — Diameter Range (in.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Parallel Groove Connectors Create a superior electrical connection — while saving time and money.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Insulation Piercing Connectors No need to strip conductor insulation or use tape after installation.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Two-Bolt Connectors Neoprene washers capture bolts in bottom casting for easy installation. Type 2B — Two-Bolt Connector without Spacer • Castings and bolts of high-strength copper alloy • Removable cap • UL® 486A Listed for copper conductor only Conductor Range (AWG or kcmil) Main Cat. No. max. 2B10 2B20BB 2B40 2B350 2B500 2B800 2B1000 1/0 Str. 2/0 Str. 4/0 Str. 350 kcmil 500 kcmil 800 kcmil 1000 kcmil Conductor Diameter (B) Tap min. max.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Two-Bolt Connectors Ringed, contoured spacer swings easily over conductor. Type 2BW — Two-Bolt Connector with Spacer • For use on copper conductors only • Spacer made of ductile, highconductivity copper alloy • Single-piece construction spacer • UL® 486A Listed for copper conductor only • Castings and bolts made of highstrength copper alloy L Conductor Range (AWG or kcmil) Main Cat. No. 2B10W 2B20W 2B40W 2B350W 2B500W 2B800W 2B1000W max.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Insulated Multi-Taps These dual-rated blocks can be used with copper or aluminum cable. Aluminum Multi-Tap Encapsulated Cable Blocks — One-Way Configuration CSB 250-5 S • Versatile design supports a wide range of cable sizes and number of outlets available in one-way configurations • Clear PVC insulation enables safe and time-saving installation with no taping required CSR 2/0 • Meets or exceeds ANSI C119.4 specifications dimensions (in.) cat.
Aluminum Multi-Tap Encapsulated Cable Blocks — Two-Way Configuration • Versatile design supports a wide range of cable sizes and number of outlets available in one-way configurations • Clear PVC insulation enables safe and time-saving installation with no taping required CSB 500-8 • Meets or exceeds ANSI C119.4 specifications dimensions (in.) cat. no.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Insulated Multi-Taps Superior connections with lower installation costs. AMT Connectors • PVC insulation eliminates insulation failures and reduces outage costs • UV-resistant material • Compact design provides space efficiencies • UL® Listed The high quality and built-in flexibility of Blackburn ® AMT Connectors reduce the cost of field installations on splices, taps and terminations.
Insulated Multi-Taps Cat. No.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Insulated Multi-Taps F-166 AMT Multi-Port Connector “Same Side” (continued) CAT. NO.
Insulated Multi-Taps CAT. NO. fig. no. of ports wire range length width height hex size std. pkg. qty. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 4–14 STR. 1/0–14 STR. 1/0–14 STR. 1/0–14 STR.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Insulated Multi-Taps AMT Multi-Port Connector “Double” Both Sides (continued) CAT. NO.
Insulated Multi-Taps CAT. NO. fig.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Power Distribution Blocks Power Distribution Blocks Features • Insulated housing provides fast, clean, safe installation and controlled dielectric strength • Grooved contact surfaces penetrate conductor oxides for best contact • Easily installed and position-locked with DIN rail or screw mounting Typical Applications • Ideal for OEM use in electrical, electronics, panel, switchboard, switchgear, automation and control manufacturing • Also suitable f
Conductors that can be used with the Power Distribution Blocks — number, cross-section and type.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Power Distribution Blocks Power Distribution Blocks ALLEN HEX SOCKET HEAD TIGHTENING TERMINAL TORQUE SCREW WIRE RANGE MAX. CURRENT PDS610 1/0 – 6 AWG Cu or Al 150A Cu/120A Al 90 lb.-in. PDS610B 1/0 – 6 AWG Cu or Al 150A Cu/120A Al PDS610G 1/0 – 6 AWG Cu or Al PDS3610 1/0 – 6 AWG Cu or Al PDS440 4/0 – 4 AWG Cu or Al 230A Cu/180A Al 126 lb.-in. 5mm Top Hat Rail or Screw .9"W x 3.4"H x 1.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Anti-Rotational Connectors “No-turn” design keeps connector securely in place — even under vibration. Anti-Rotational Connectors Blackburn ® Anti-Rotational Connectors are designed with a rib on the bottom that keeps the connectors from turning, so there’s no need to apply excessive torque and there’s no danger of loosening connectors.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Dual-Rated Mechanical Connectors All-aluminum-body lugs for use on copper and aluminum conductors. • Easy installation — no special tools required • UL® 486B tested, AL9CU rated • Tin plated for low contact resistance • Slotted screw on lugs up through 2/0 str.
Dual-Rated Mechanical Connectors ™ “E” Bolt Size L F W D G H 13⁄4 Conductor Range (AL or CU) Cat. No. ADR25-12S ADR35-12S ADR50-12S ADR80-12DS ADR99-12DS Dimensions (in.) max. min. L W H D E F G 250 kcmil 350 kcmil 500 kcmil 800 kcmil 1,000 kcmil 3/0 Str. 4 Str.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Dual-Rated Mechanical Connectors Type ADR — ALCÜL Two-Conductor, Two-Hole Mount* ™ L W G I D H “E” Bolt Size 13⁄4" Conductor Range (AL or CU) Cat. No. Fig. ADR35-22 ADR60-22D ADR80-22D ADR99-22D 1 2 2 2 max. Dimensions (in.) min. 350 kcmil 6 Str. 600 kcmil 2 Str.
Dual-Rated Mechanical Connectors Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Conductor Range (AL or CU) Cat. No. ADR02-34 ADR11-34 ADR31-34 ADR25-34* ADR35-34* ADR50-34* ADR60-34D ADR80-34* ADR99-34* Dimensions (in.) Fig. max. min. L W H 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Str. 1/0 Str. 3/0 Str. 250 kcmil 350 kcmil 500 kcmil 600 kcmil 800 kcmil 1,000 kcmil 14 AWG 14 AWG 6 Str. 6 Str. 6 Str. 2 Str. 2 Str.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Dual-Rated Mechanical Connectors Type ASL — ALCÜL™ Two-Conductor, Two-Hole Mount Conductor Range (AL or CU) 13⁄8 Dimensions (in.) W Cat. No. max. min. L W H D ASL60-22 ASL75-22 600 kcmil 750 kcmil 2 Str. 3/0 Str. 429⁄32 429⁄32 11⁄2 11⁄2 3 3 3 3 3 3 F ⁄4 ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄8 13⁄8 13⁄16 UL 486B 13 ⁄32 DIA. 2 HOLES F AL9CU H D Type ASL — ALCÜL™ Three-Conductor, Two-Hole Mount Conductor Range (AL or CU) Cat. No. max.
Dual-Rated Mechanical Connectors W Conductor Range (Al or Cu) T&B Dimensions (In.) cat. No. Max. Min. L W H I Screws ASR0214* ASR1114* ASR2506 ASR3506 ASR7525** #2 1/0 250 350 750 #14 #14 #6 #6 250 .95 1.31 2.18 2.56 6.00 .45 .54 .81 1.12 1.53 .56 .60 1.00 1.29 1.95 .53 .68 1.12 1.48 1.93 2 2 2 2 4 I H * Slotted screws ** Two set screws per end. Not CSA Certified.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Dual-Rated Mechanical Connectors Type GT — Aluminum Dual-Rated Mechanical Parallel Tap Connectors Conductor Range (AL or CU) Dimensions (in.) Cat. No. Main Tap W L H GT-2* GT-0 GT-250-0 GT-250 GT-350 GT-500 GT-750 2–12 Str.
Copper Mechanical Connectors • Cat. Nos. L400 and L650 cast from high-strength bronze alloy • Cat. Nos. L35, L70, L125 and L250 cold forged from pure electrolytic copper with 99% conductivity Cat. No. conductor range Socket Hex L35* L70* L125BB L250 L400BB L650 — — L125H L250H L400H L650H max. dimensions (in.) min. L W H F 13 8 Str. 14 Sol. ⁄16 3⁄8 3⁄8 4 Str. 14 Sol. 11⁄8 17⁄32 35⁄64 1/0 Str. 8 Sol. 11⁄2 47⁄64 3⁄4 250 kcmil 6 Str. 161⁄64 15⁄16 11⁄16 500 kcmil 4/0 Str.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Copper Mechanical Connectors Fast, easy installation. Direct-Burial Splice Kits • Includes outer heat-shrink tubing insulator with adhesive sealant for rugged, watertight protection • For underground feeder (UF) cable, UFSK148DB’s four-in-one connector supports four-conductor, three-phase-plus-neutral or single-phase wiring systems • For non-UF cable, DBSK82 offers easy-to-install, one-piece, aluminum alloy connector UFSK148DB Cat. NO.
LOCKTITE One-Hole Lugs ® • Easily installed with key wrench • Saddle and cable socket make direct, all-around, low-resistance contact with cable • Convenient peephole permits easy inspection • For use with code copper conductor (600V) Bolt Size GG Bolt Size C C FF B B JJ DD A A G A B C D J F 14 to 8 8 to 4 4 to 1 1 to 2/0 2/0 to 4/0 4/0 to 300 300 to 500 500 to 750 750 to 1000 ⁄4 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄4 3 ⁄8 3 ⁄8 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 5 ⁄8 11⁄8 11⁄8 15⁄8 115⁄16 23⁄8 23⁄4 31⁄16 325⁄32 45⁄16 ⁄16 5 ⁄8 13 ⁄16 1 11
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Copper Mechanical Connectors All the outstanding LOCKTITE lug features — plus two-bolt capacity. ® LOCKTITE® One-Hole 90° Upright Lugs • For use with code copper conductor (600V) Cat. No. Dimensions (in.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Copper Mechanical Connectors All the same features as the standard LOCKTITE lug — with two or three barrels. ® LOCKTITE Double- and Triple-Barrel NEMA-Drilled Lugs for 600V Applications ® • Screw tightening • Serrated saddle • Built-in lockwasher • For use with code copper conductor (600V) Bolt Bolt Size Size Bolt Size Bolt Size Bolt Size Size Bolt E E CC EE H H H H EE C C CC FF H AA A A AA BB BB BB D D J DD J D D JJ Fig.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Copper Mechanical Connectors Join two cables end-to-end. LOCKTITE Two-Way Connectors ® • Cables held by saddle and tightened by screws • Built-in lockwashers • For use with code copper conductor (600V) Dimensions (in.) Cat. No. 32503† 32505† 32507 32509 32511 32513 32515 32517 32519 Cable Size A E J 14 Sol. to 8 Sol. 8 Sol. to 4 Str. 4 Sol. to 1 Str. 1 Sol.
Copper Mechanical Connectors Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors For stranded, solid, flexible and other types of cables. LOCKTITE® Tandem-Type Two-Hole NEMA-Drilled Lugs • Each lug takes a range of wire sizes • Bolt holes and spacings listed are standard • For use with code copper conductor (600V) Cat. No. Cable Size 32007TL 32009TL 32011TL 32013TL 32015TL 32017TL 4 to 1 1 to 2/0 2/0 to 4/0 4/0 to 300 300 to 500 500 to 750 Bolt Size GG Bolt Size H H Dimensions (in.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Copper Mechanical Conductors Each connector accommodates a wide range of conductor sizes. Type MS Type FL B B E E LOCKTITE Stud Connectors ® • Fast, simple installation AA A A A A • Convenient pigtail is easy to tape • To order with hex head screws, add prefix H to catalog number • Standard tapping shown in diagrams • Other tapping to meet specific requirements available on request G G B B G G B B Fig. A Fig.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Copper Mechanical Conductors High pull-out strength and low resistance. LOCKTITE Cone Screw Lugs ® • Conically shaped screw compresses copper conductor so each strand is forced to carry its share of the load • Exerts equal pressure on each conductor strand • For use with code copper conductor (600V) GG Bolt Size Bolt Size C C F F B B AA E E DD Dimensions (in.) Cat. No.
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn® Mechanical Connectors Clamp Connectors Connectors for a variety of applications. A XT Clamp for Tee Tap, Cross, Parallel and End-to-End Connectors H ™ B W • Copper alloy castings provide high strength for heavy-duty applications W • Silicon-bronze bolts built to handle frequent moves, adds and changes Conductor Range (AWG or kcmil) Main CAT. NO. XT12 XT13 XT21 XT22 XT23* XT33* XT34* Max. Conductor Diameter Tap Min. 4/0 str. #1 str.
