Grounding and Terminals #8
Apr 22
Easy-Tap Insulation Piercing Connector – IPCS Series, 250-1 AWG main and 4/0-4 AWG tag Conductor Range, 2.2″ Width, 3.5″ Height, 2.6″ Length
Product Features
- Insulation-piercing connector for tapping or splicing electrical lines
- Can be used on main lines from 250 MCM to #1 AWG with tap lines from 4/0 to #4 AWG
- Can be used in copper-to-copper, copper-to-aluminum, and aluminum-to-aluminum solid or stranded wire applications
- Rated for 600V and 90 degrees C
- Meets ANSI C119.4 requirements and is UL 486B Listed
Product Description
This NSi Industries IPCS2540 Easy-Tap insulation-piercing connector is suitable for tapping or splicing electrical lines in copper-to-copper, copper-to-aluminum, and aluminum-to-aluminum solid or stranded wire applications. It can be used on main lines from 250 MCM (thousand circular mils) to American Wire Gauge (AWG) #1 with tap lines from 4/0 to #4 AWG. It is fully insulated and can be used on energized conductors as long as the tap line is not under load. Double shear-head bolts ensure that the proper amount of torque is applied during installation. This connector is not recommended for use with extra-flexible cables, is not approved for submersible applications, and cannot be used with bare wire. It is rated for 600V and 90 degrees C and meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C119.4 requirements and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 486B Listed. This insulation-piercing connector is suitable for a wide range of electrical line tapping applications with appropriately sized conductors.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Main line size range | 250 MCM to #1 AWG |
| Tap line size range | 4/0 to #4 AWG |
| Copper current rating | 405 amp |
| Aluminum current rating | 315 amp |
| Voltage rating | 600V |
| Temperature rating | 90 degrees C |
| Dimensions* | 3.5 x 2.2 x 2.6 inches (H x W x L) |
| Standards met | ANSI C119.4, UL 486B Listed |
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