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Product Listing
Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves
Product Features
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Mechanical Connector Product Type : Mechanical Connector, Junction Sleeves, Connector, Shear Bolt Connector
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Installation Technology : Shear Bolt
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Voltage Class (kV): ≤ 84, ≤ 42
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Compatible Conductor Material : Aluminum, Copper
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Conductor Type : Stranded, Sector, Solid, Flexible
Our BSM Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves consist of a tin-plated body, shear bolt heads and inserts for small conductor sizes. Made of special aluminium alloy, these contact bolts are double shear bolt heads with hexagon heads. The bolts are treated with a highly lubricating agent. Contact bolts are irremovable once their heads have been sheared off. The lug body is made of a high-tensile, tin-plated aluminium alloy. The internal surface of the conductor holes is grooved. The connectors are chamfered at the edges and available with or without the oil barrier (as blocked and unblocked types) depending on the application requirements. The bolted fitting featured herein was developed specifically for use in medium voltage cable accessories up to 42 kV. They may also be used in the 1 kV range. Before using mechanical connectors in cable accessories, confirm that they are suitable for the given application and if necessary consult our experts.
Key Features
- Covers a wide application range from 25 mm² to 400 mm²
- Compact design & easy to install with standard socket spanner
- Can be used with almost every type of conductor and material
- Torque-controlled shear head bolts guarantee an excellent electrical contact
- Pre-engineered design for perfect fit in medium voltage cable accessories up to 42 kV
Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves Applications
Improving Grid Connectivity
When installing the connector of a MV joint, make sure the conductor is entirely inserted in the connector: there is no space between cable insulation and connector. Otherwise, remove conductor from connector and cut to correct size.
Our Range of Mechanical Connectors
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are TE's Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves used for?
Answer: Our Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves can be used in low and medium voltage applications to connect or repair aluminium or copper conductors.
Question: What are Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves made of?
Answer: Our Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves are made of a tin-plated aluminium alloy body and aluminium alloy shear head bolts.
Question: How do I install the Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves?
Answer: Our Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves integrate shear head bolts, ensuring correct torque is applied to each bolt, and consequently the optimal contact force is generated to minimize connection resistance. You only need a standard wrench to tighten the shear head bolts.
Question: What size conductor can Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves cover?
Answer: Our Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves cover conductor sizes from 10 to 1000 mm².
Question: How much voltage can the Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves handle?
Answer: Our Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves described on this page were developed specifically for use in medium voltage cable accessories up to 42 kV. They may also be used in the 1 kV range.
Question: What is the maximum current carrying capacity of the Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves?
Answer: Our Mechanical Connectors & Repair Sleeves are limited by the conductor's maximum current carrying capacity.
Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.
Configuration Features
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Visual Inspection Yes
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Number of Bolts 5, 2, 3, 6, 4, 8
Dimensions
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Bolt Head Size (Across Flats) (mm) 10, 19, 22, 17, 13
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Inside Diameter Range (mm) 15.8, 8.5, 30, 25.5, 20, 36, 12.8, 33, 24, 40, 22
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Compatible Conductor Range (AWG/kcmil) 4 – 4/0, 1/0 – 2/0, 4/0 – 300, 250 – 500, 1/0 – 300, 4 – 2/0, 4/0 – 500, 8 – 2, 2 – 300, 500 – 600, 4/0 – 600, 1000 – 1000, 1/0 – 250, 4/0 – 400, 2/0 – 500, 1/0 – 4/0, 2 – 1/0
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Compatible Conductor Cross-Section Range (mm²) 25 – 70, 500 – 630, 120 – 240, 50 – 120, 185 – 400, 120 – 300, 95 – 240, 35 – 50, 25 – 95, 16 – 95, 120 – 185, 500, 50 – 95, 50 – 240, 1000, 70 – 150, 50 – 70, 70 – 240, 95 – 300, 50 – 150, 10 – 35, 95 – 185, 95 – 150, 10 – 50, 630 – 800, 240 – 300, 35 – 150, 150 – 300
Operation/Application
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Power Component Application Type Indoor Use, Outdoor Use
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Mechanical Connector Product Type Mechanical Connector, Junction Sleeves, Connector, Shear Bolt Connector
Industry Standards
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Compatible With Approved Standards Products IEC 61238-1 Class A
Product Type Features
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Installation Technology Shear Bolt
Electrical Characteristics
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Voltage Class (kV) ≤ 84, ≤ 42
Body Features
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Compatible Conductor Material Aluminum, Copper
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Conductor Type Stranded, Sector, Solid, Flexible
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Primary Product Material Aluminum Alloy, Aluminum
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Blocked No, Yes
Other
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Conductor Gauge Type Metric
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EU RoHS Compliance Compliant, Compliant with Exemptions
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EU ELV Compliance Compliant, Compliant with Exemptions
Product Availability
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Product Availability China, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia, Americas, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Reference Number
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TE Internal Number CAT-BSM
