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Parallel Groove Connectors
Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn
®
Mechanical Connectors
Blackburn
®
Bronze
ViceLock
®
Connectors
• Offer superior electrical performance
• Make a permanent connection
• Vibration resistant
• Install quickly and easily with no need
for special or heavy tools
• Can be installed with live line tools
• V-grooves enable easy conductor alignment
• Simple to install without cross-threading
• Full thread engagement design increases bolt strength
• High-pressure/torque ratio ensures a low electrical
resistance connection
• Helps reduce inventory by accepting a wide range
of conductors
Specifications
• Silicon bronze material (CDA956000)
for higher yield strength
• Large sizes include stainless steel hardware
• Bellcore approved
Typical Applications
• Distribution loads
• Service bonding
• Tap connections
• Ground connections
• Also has grounding capability with a variety
of cable tray, channel and strut applications
Create a superior electrical connection —
while saving time and money.
CAT. NO.
2 CONDUCTORS WIRE RANGE*
INNER
CTN. QTY.
MASTER
CTN. QTY.
COMPETITOR CROSS REF.
MAX. MIN. DECIMAL (IN.) FARGO RELIABLE
VGC68 #6 Sol. #10 Sol. .162–.101 50 250 GC-5006 BVC-6
VGC68SH #6 Sol. #10 Sol. .162–.101 50 250 GC-5006SH —
VGC44 #4 Str. #8 Sol. .232–.128 50 250 GC-5004 BVC-4
VGC23 #2 Sol. #6 Sol. .286–.162 50 250 GC-5002 BVC-2
VGC12 #2 Str. #5 Sol. .320–.181 50 250 GC-5002S BVC-2S
VGC2010 1/0 Str. #4 Sol. .390–.204 50 250 GC-5020 BVC-20
VGC3020 2/0 Str. #3 Sol. .438–.229 25 125 GC-5020S BVC-20S
VGC4040 4/0 Str. #1 Sol. .552–.289 25 125 GC-5040 BVC-40
* Wire range indicates each connector’s ability to accommodate two wires of the same size shown
in the “MAX.” or “MIN.” columns.