— C ATA LO G Blackburn® Mechanical connectors
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— Table of contents 004 Overview 005 –008 Split-bolt connectors 009 – 010 Service post connectors 011 Parallel groove connectors 012 Insulation piercing connectors 013 – 014 Two-bolt connectors 015 – 022 Insulated multi-taps 023 – 025 Power distribution blocks 026 – 033 Dual-rated mechanical connectors 034 – 042 Copper mechanical connectors 043 Clamp connectors 044 – 047 Index
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Overview — 01 Copper splitbolt connectors See page 5 — 02 Aluminum splitbolt connectors See page 7 — 03 Service post connectors See page 9 — 04 ViceLock See page 11 — 05 Insulation piercing connectors See page 12 — 06 Two-bolt connectors See page 13 — 07 CSB and AMT connectors See page 15 — 08 Power distribution blocks See page 23 — 09 Dual-rated mechanical connectors See page 26 — 10 Dual-rated mechanical connectors See page 31 — 11 Splicer re
S P L I T- B O LT C O N N E C TO R S — Split-bolt connectors Type H – High-strength split-bolt connectors For copper-to-copper connections. • 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 — Type H – High-strength split-bolt connectors Cat. no.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 6 — Split-bolt connectors Type HPS – Plated split-bolt connectors with spacer For use on copper, aluminum and ACSR conductors.
S P L I T- B O LT C O N N E C TO R S — Split-bolt connectors Type HPW and Type APS For combinations of copper, aluminum and ACSR conductors.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 8 — Split-bolt connectors Type AAW and Type CA For all-aluminum applications.
S E R V I C E P O S T C O N N E C TO R S — Service post connectors For grounding of steel structures, fence posts or transformers using one or two cables.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 10 — Service post connectors Single- and double-conductor service post connectors, short stud and long stud — Single- and double-conductor service post connectors, short stud Conductor range AWG (mm2) Cat. no. Stranded Solid Dimensions (in.) SP-DS SP-SS Max. Min. Max. Min. Diameter range (in.) SP0DS SP0SS 8 (6) 12 (4) 8 (10) 12 (4) 0.146–0.081 – 1 11 13 ⁄16 1 55 15 SP1DS SP1SS 7 (10) 10 (6) 6 (10) 10 (6) 0.164–0.
PA R A L L E L G R O O V E C O N N E C TO R S — Parallel groove connectors Blackburn® bronze Vicelock® connectors Create a superior electrical connection – While saving time and money.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 12 — Insulation piercing connectors Type IPC – Talon insulation piercing connectors No need to strip conductor insulation or use tape after installation.
T W O - B O LT C O N N E C TO R S — Two-bolt connectors Type 2B and 2BX Neoprene washers capture bolts in bottom casting for easy installation. • Castings and bolts of high-strength copper alloy • Removable cap • UL® 486A listed for copper conductor only — Type 2B – Two-bolt connector without spacer Conductor range (AWG or kcmil) Main Cat. no. Diagram L B H Conductor diameter (B) Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. 2B10 1/0 Str. 2 Str. 1/0 Str. 10 Sol. 0.746 0.394 2B20BB 2/0 Str. 2 Str.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 14 — Two-bolt connectors Type 2BW and Type 2BPW Ringed, contoured spacer swings easily over conductor. • For use on copper conductors only • Single-piece construction spacer • Castings and bolts made of high-strength copper alloy • Spacer made of ductile, high-conductivity copper alloy • UL® 486A listed for copper conductor only — Type 2BW – Two-bolt connector with spacer Conductor range (AWG or kcmil) Main Cat. no. Diagram L B Max.
I N S U L AT E D M U LT I -TA P S — Insulated multi-taps Aluminum multi-tap encapsulated cable blocks – One-way configuration CSR 2/0 These dual-rated blocks can be used with copper or aluminum cable. • 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 • Meets or exceeds ANSI C119.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Insulated multi-taps Aluminum multi-tap encapsulated cable blocks – Two-way configuration CSB 500-8 These dual-rated blocks can be used with copper or aluminum cable. • 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 • Meets or exceeds ANSI C119.
I N S U L AT E D M U LT I -TA P S — Insulated multi-taps AMT connectors Superior connections with lower installation costs. • 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.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Insulated multi-taps AMT multi-port connector “same side” — AMT aluminum splice Fig. No. of ports Wire range (AWG or kcmil) Hex size (in.) Std. pkg. qty. AMTC4 2 2 4–14 Str. 1.11 AMTS4142 2 2 4–14 Str. 1.24 1.10 1.35 Slotted screw 25 1.22 1.42 1 AMTS4143 4 3 4–14 Str. 1.7 12 1.22 1.42 1 AMTS4144 4 4 4–14 Str. 12 2.16 1.22 1.42 1 AMTS4145 4 5 6 4–14 Str. 2.61 1.22 1.
I N S U L AT E D M U LT I -TA P S — Insulated multi-taps AMT multi-port connector “same side” (continued) — AMT aluminum splice (continued) Fig. No. of ports Wire range (AWG or kcmil) Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) AMTS25068 4 8 250–6 Str. 7.53 1.91 2.17 5 AMTS25069 4 9 250–6 Str. 8.42 1.91 2.17 5 3 AMTS250610 4 10 250–6 Str. 9.32 1.91 2.17 5 2 Cat. no. Diagrams Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Hex size (in.) ⁄16 ⁄16 ⁄16 Std. pkg. qty.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Insulated multi-taps AMT multi-port connector “double” both sides — AMT multi-port connector “double” both sides Fig. No. of ports Wire range (AWG or kcmil) Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) AMTD4142 5 2 4–14 Str. 1.24 1.25 1.42 1 12 AMTD4143 5 3 4–14 Str. 1.7 1.25 1.42 1 12 AMTD4144 5 4 4–14 Str. 2.16 1.25 1.42 1 6 AMTD4145 5 5 4–14 Str. 2.61 1.25 1.42 1 6 AMTD4146 5 6 4–14 Str. 3.07 1.24 1.
I N S U L AT E D M U LT I -TA P S — Insulated multi-taps AMT multi-port connector “double” both sides (continued) — AMT multi-port connector “double” both sides (continued) Fig. No. of ports Wire range (AWG or kcmil) Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) AMTD250611 5 11 250–6 Str. 10.21 2.13 2.17 5 2 AMTD250612 5 12 250–6 Str. 11.1 2.13 2.17 5 2 AMTD250613 5 13 250–6 Str. 12 2.13 2.17 5 1 AMTD250614 5 14 250–6 Str. 12.89 2.13 2.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Insulated multi-taps AMT multi-port connector “double” both sides (continued) — AMT multi-port connector “double” both sides (continued) Fig. No. of ports Wire range (AWG or kcmil) Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) AMTDM3067 5 7 3/0–6 Str. 7.24 1.68 1.86 3 3 AMTDM3068 5 8 3/0–6 Str. 8.01 1.68 1.86 3 2 AMTDM3069 5 9 3/0–6 Str. 8.77 1.68 1.86 3 2 AMTDM30610 5 10 3/0–6 Str. 9.54 1.68 1.
P O W E R D I S T R I B U T I O N B LO C K S — Power distribution blocks Blackburn® power distribution blocks are suitable for all panel building applications and various terminal enclosure solutions; for extending or branching the cables or changing the conductor type.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Power distribution blocks Conductor table — Conductor table Diagrams Figure 1 Conductors that can be used with the power distribution blocks – Number, cross-section and type.
P O W E R D I S T R I B U T I O N B LO C K S — Power distribution blocks — Power distribution blocks Cat. no. Wire range (AWG or kcmil, Cu or Al) Max. Tightening current torque (A Cu/A Al) (lb.-in.) Allen hex socket head terminal screw (mm) Mounting Overall dimensions (in.) Color Pkg. qty. Terminal blocks PDS610 1/0 – 6 150/120 90 5 Top hat rail 0.7 W x 1.9 H x 1.7 D Gray 30 PDS610B 1/0 – 6 150/120 90 5 Top hat rail 0.7 W x 1.9 H x 1.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 26 — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Anti-rotational connectors “No-turn” design keeps connector securely in place – Even under vibration. 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.
D U A L- R AT E D M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Type ADR – ALCÜL™ single-conductor, one-hole mount and two-hole mount • All-aluminum-body lugs for use on copper and aluminum conductors • Easy installation – No special tools required • Tin plated for low contact resistance — Type ADR – ALCÜL single-conductor, one-hole mount* Conductor range AWG or kcmil (Al or Cu) Cat. no. Diagrams Dimensions (in.) Max. Min. L W H D E F G #6 Str.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 28 — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Type ADR – ALCÜL™ single-conductor, switchgear mount and two-conductor, one-hole mount — Type ADR – ALCÜL™ single-conductor, switchgear mount* Conductor range ( AWG or kcmil, Al or Cu) Cat. no. Dimensions (in.) Max. Min. L W ADR25-12S 250 3/0 Str. 3 1 ADR35-12S 350 4 Str.
D U A L- R AT E D M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Type ADR – ALCÜL™ two- and three-conductor, two-hole mount Fig. 1 Fig. 2 — Type ADR – ALCÜL two-conductor, two-hole mount* Conductor range ( AWG or kcmil, Al or Cu) Cat. no. Dimensions (in.) Fig. Max. Min. L W H D E ADR35-22 1 350 6 Str. 41⁄4 219⁄ 64 13⁄ 8 5 1 ADR60-22D 2 600 2 Str.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 30 — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Type ADR – ALCÜL™ three- and four-conductor, four-hole mount Fig. 1 Fig. 2 — Type ADR – ALCÜL three-conductor, four-hole mount** Conductor range (AWG or kcmil, Al or Cu) Cat. no. Diagrams W I D F Max. Min. L W 1 2 Str. 14 23⁄16 15⁄ 8 ADR02-34 L “E” bolt size 1 ⁄4 3 H H D 5 11 7 11 ⁄8 ⁄ 32 E 5 ⁄16 F G ⁄16 111⁄16 9 ⁄4 25⁄ 32 45 ⁄16 3 31 31 3 ADR11-34 1 1/0 Str.
D U A L- R AT E D M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Type ASL – ALCÜL two-conductor, one-hole mount and Type ASL – ALCÜL™ two-, and three-conductor, two-hole mount — Type ASL – ALCÜL two-conductor, one-hole mount Conductor range (AWG or kcmil, Al or Cu) Cat. no. Diagrams ⁄ dia. 13 32 ASL30-21 Min. L W H 300 6 Str. 3 11⁄ 8 2 1 15 ⁄ 32 5 ⁄2 ⁄16 D 1 3⁄8 1 3⁄16 Dimensions (in.) Mtg. hole D F dia. Max.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 32 — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Type ASL – ALCÜL four-conductor, two-hole mount and type ASR – ALCÜL™ and Type BX – ALCÜL — Type ASL – ALCÜL four-conductor, two-hole mount Conductor range (AWG or kcmil, Al or Cu) Cat. no. Diagrams 1 3⁄16 1 3⁄8 1 3⁄8 F 1 3⁄32 dia. 2 holes Dimensions (in.) Max. Min. L W H D F I ASL60-42 600 2 Str. 4 29⁄ 32 21⁄ 2 3 3 3 ⁄8 17⁄ 32 ASL75-42 750 3/0 Str.
D U A L- R AT E D M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Dual-rated mechanical connectors Type GP, Type GT, Type TC and Tightening torque values for aluminum dual-rated socket screw connectors — Type GP – Aluminum dual-rated mechanical parallel tap connectors Conductor range (AWG or kcmil, Al or Cu) Cat. no. Diagram Tap 2–12 Str.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 34 — Copper mechanical connectors Type L, Type TL and Type S • 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 — Type L – Single-conductor, one-hole mount Cat. no. Diagrams G E L H D J F W Conductor range (AWG or kcmil) Dimensions (in.) Socket Hex Max. Min. L W L35* – 8 Str. 14 Sol. 13 L70* – 4 Str. 14 Sol.
C O P P E R M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Copper mechanical connectors Direct-burial splice kits, Type STC and Type BTC DBSK82 UFSK148DB — Direct-burial splice kits Description Wire range (AWG) UF direct-burial splice kit #14–#8 10 Direct-burial splice kit (non-UF) #8–#2 10 Cat. no. UFSK148DB DBSK82 Std. pkg. qty. • Uniquely designed pressure bar and notched V-bottom collar provide vise-like grip between conductor and terminal • Fast, easy installation.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 36 — Copper mechanical connectors LOCKTITE® one-hole lugs and one-hole flag-type lugs Only nine lug sizes fit cables from #14 to 1000 kcmil. • 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 (600 V) — LOCKTITE one-hole lugs Cat. no.
C O P P E R M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Copper mechanical connectors LOCKTITE® one-hole 90° upright lugs, two-hole lugs and two-hole NEMA-drilled lugs • For use with code copper conductor (600 V) • All the outstanding LOCKTITE lug features – Plus two-bolt capacity — LOCKTITE one-hole 90° upright lugs Dimensions (in.) Cable size (AWG) Cat. no.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 38 — Copper mechanical connectors LOCKTITE® double- and triple-barrel NEMA-drilled lugs for 600 V applications All the same features as the standard LOCKTITE lug – With two or three barrels. • Screw tightening • Serrated saddle • Built-in lockwasher • For use with code copper conductor (600 V) — LOCKTITE double- and triple-barrel NEMA-drilled lugs for 600 V applications Cable size (AWG or kcmil) Fig. 32003BD † 14–8 A 32005BD† 8–4 A Cat. no.
C O P P E R M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Copper mechanical connectors LOCKTITE® two-way connectors and tee-parallel taps Join two cables end-to-end. • Cables held by saddle and tightened by screws • Built-in lockwashers • For use with code copper conductor (600 V) — LOCKTITE two-way connectors Diagrams EE A A A 32503† 14 Sol.–8 Sol. 11⁄ 8 3 32505† 8 Sol.–4 Str. 13⁄ 8 1 17 32507 4 Sol.–1 Str. 5 1 ⁄8 5 27 32509 1 Sol.
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 40 — Copper mechanical connectors LOCKTITE® tandem-type two-hole NEMA-drilled lugs, ground bus taps and pigtail connectors For stranded, solid, flexible and other types of cables. • Each lug takes a range of wire sizes • Bolt holes and spacings listed are standard • For use with code copper conductor (600 V) — LOCKTITE tandem-type two-hole NEMA-drilled lugs Cat. no.
C O P P E R M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S — Copper mechanical conductors LOCKTITE® stud connectors and LUG-IT one-hole lugs • Fast, simple installation • 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 • For use with code copper conductor (600 V) — LOCKTITE stud connectors Male – Type MS Diagrams Type MS B E A A F Female – Type FL Dim
B L A C K B U R N M E C H A N I C A L C O N N E C TO R S 42 — Copper mechanical conductors LOCKTITE® cone screw lugs and HINJON junior tee-parallel taps High pull-out strength and low resistance.
C L A M P C O N N E C TO R S — Clamp connectors XT™ clamp for tee tap, cross, parallel and end-to-end connectors and DLC™ single U-bolt aluminum fittings Connectors for a variety of applications. • Copper alloy castings provide high strength for heavy-duty applications • Silicon-bronze bolts built to handle frequent moves, adds and changes — XT clamp for tee tap, cross, parallel and end-to-end connectors Conductor range (AWG or kcmil) Main Cat. no. Diagrams XT12 A H B Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
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