OV E R H E A D D I ST R I B U T I O N - TA P CO N NECTORS www.hubbell.com/burndy | H-21 Compression Tap Connectors General Overview The BURNDY line of compression connectors are wide range-taking; accommodate copper, aluminum and ACSR; are easy to install; and are dependable and economical. They are designed to be installed with BURNDY® “matched” hand, hydraulic, and power- driven hydraulic tooling. The connector line consists of C-shaped, Figure 3, Figure 6-shaped, and HYCRIMP™ tap connectors, disconnectable T-taps, terminals and STIRRUP™ connectors. The copper CRIMPIT™ is a range-taking, reversible, C-shaped compression tap conector for combinations of copper conductors. Twelve connectors take tap combinations from #10 AWG through 4/0, and all sizes are installed with dies that also install aluminum connectors. Sizes accommodating conductors up to #2 may be installed with the MD6 type tools. All sizes may be installed with the 35 or 750 family of tools. They make “hot” installation easy by permitting the lineman to grip the CRIMPIT™ in the compression tool and then place it on the line. The tap is then inserted and the CRIMPIT™ is compressed. Massive C-shape forces tap and line conductors together to form dependable, low- cost, low-resistance connections. The CABLELOK™ CRIMPIT™ is a range-taking universal and reversible, Figure 3-shaped aluminum compression tap connector with an adjustable spacer which separate the conductors. It accommodates combinations of copper, aluminum, and ACSR conductors from #6 up to 4/0, and is installed with the common O and D3 dies. The broad range capacity of each CABELOK™ CRIMPIT 2 reduces the number of connectors required and simplifies connector selection. The spacer holds the run or tap in place permitting the lineman either to approach the line with the connector held in the tool and with the tap in the connector, or to assemble the connector and tap on the line and then bring up the tool to crimp. Each CABELOK™ CRIMPIT™ is pre-filled with PENETROX™ joint compound and individually bagged. These packages are clearly marked with the entire conductor range of the connector as well as pertinent tooling information. The open side of the CABELOK™ CRIMPIT™ makes “hot” installations easy by allowing the connector to be carried to the energized line in the crimping tool (MD6, 35, or 750 families hot-line styles). The Figure 6-shaped aluminum compression tap connector is one of the widest range- taking compression tap connectors available. It accommodates copper, aluminum, or ACSR conductors in very broad ranges. Only four connectors are required to accommodate a range from #6 to 600 kcmil. This broad range is made possible by the long ram stroke of the 35 and 750 series tools. HYCRIMP™ compression tap connectors accommodate ACSR, stranded copper or aluminum, solid copper or aluminum, and compact conductors. Seventeen sizes are available to accommodate all conductors from #6 solid to 954 kcmil compact. All HYCRIMP™ connectors can be installed with industry standard O, D, N and R dies. Each connector is factory-filled with BURNDY® PENETROX™ joint compound, and individually boxed for ease of handling, identification, and installation. The BURNDY® line of disconnectable T-taps and jumper loop slices offer an economical approach to sectionalizing or isolating equipment on energized lines. They combine the best featurres of compression and mechanical connectors. The pads can be easily assembled or separated from each other with hot-line tools. The STIRRUP™ combines a compression C-shaped Figure 6-shaped or H-shaped element for the run conductor, and a factory installed bail which accommodates a hot-line clamp. The line element can be gripped in the tool and carried to the line and then crimped. Note: Aluminum bodied compression tap connectors are not recommended for making copper to copper connections. Two connectors are recommended when feeding a line in both directions. Compression Tap Connectors General Overview
