Insulation Piercing Connector (Network Type) is specifically engineered for heavy-load mainstream distribution in low-voltage A.B.C. (Aerial Bundled Conductors) grid networks. Optimized for high-current trunk-to-trunk and main-to-branch splicing, it establishes an uncompromised, watertight electrical connection over large-cross-section conductors without removing the outer cable insulation.
ContactSpecifications
| Part No. | Item | Mains Insulated Al-Cu mm² |
Tap Insulated Al-Cu mm² |
Number of Bolts |
| B010121 | IPC 25-95/25-95 | 25-95 | 25-95 | 1 |
| B010122 | IPC 35-150/35-150 | 35-150 | 35-150 | 1 |
Features
Simultaneous Piercing Technology
Main and tap conductors are pierced simultaneously in a single, efficient tightening operation, drastically reducing field installation time.
High Dielectric Security
Offers outstanding electrical insulation, with an exceptional dielectric strength exceeding 6 kV when rigorously tested in water.
Potential-Free Design
The tightening screw is fully insulated and potential-free, ensuring maximum safety for linesmen during live-line operations.
Torque-Controlled Efficiency
Equipped with a precision shear head screw that snaps off when optimal tightening torque is achieved, ensuring a perfect electrical connection without damaging the conductor.
Implementation Instructions
Step 1: Network Cable Placement
Properly position the main grid bundle cable and the main network branch conductor into their respective parallel grooves, making sure they run completely parallel inside the connector housing.
Step 2: Uniform Torque Drive
Gradually tighten the shear head screws by alternating between the bolts (for double-bolt models) using an insulated spanner until the precision shear heads snap off entirely.
Step 3: Sealed Cap Inspection
Ensure the integrated flexible terminal end cap is firmly placed over the exposed line ends to achieve a permanent barrier against water wicking and wildlife interference.
Step 4: Live-Line Network Safe Operation
This network-class connector is engineered for safe hot-line implementation on live utility mainlines. However, to guarantee maximum arc-free protection during massive current splicing, it is highly recommended to perform installation when there is no peak electrical load running on the branching line.
Industrial Engineering & Standards
Designed and structurally tested to meet the absolute harshest mechanical and electrical stressors of power utility infrastructure:
- Premium Material Core: Blades are machined from high-conductivity, tinned copper or elite aluminum alloy, maximizing current transfer across high-power networks.
- Standard Compliance: Built and stringently certified according to the elite European and international standards of NF C 33-020 and EN 50483.
- 6kV Submerged Insulation: Delivers excellent waterproof insulation properties, successfully passing dielectric breakdown tests exceeding 6 kV while fully submerged in water.
