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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- India (IN)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Split-Bolt Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Mechanical connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Material:
- Copper
Blackburn 6SBC-B2-5 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn 6SBC-B2-5 split bolt connector take?
The 6SBC-B2-5 is rated for 10 AWG stranded through 6 AWG stranded copper conductors. Both the run and the tap have to fall in that range, so pairing a 6 STR main with a 10 STR tap is within the connector's window. Anything larger than 6 AWG needs a bigger split bolt.
2) Can I use this Blackburn split bolt on aluminum wire?
No. The 6SBC-B2-5 is a copper-bodied connector specified for copper conductors only. For aluminum or a copper-to-aluminum transition you need a connector listed AL9CU or an aluminum-bodied split bolt instead.
3) Is a split bolt like this okay for a grounding electrode conductor tap?
Split bolts are mechanical connectors, and this one is copper bodied for copper conductors in the 10 STR to 6 STR range, which covers the typical 8 and 6 AWG grounding conductors run in branch and service work. Keep in mind mechanical connectors are for accessible locations; direct burial or concrete encasement calls for a connector specifically listed for that use, or an exothermic weld.
4) Does the 6SBC-B2-5 come with insulating tape or a cover?
No cover or insulator is included. It ships as a bare copper split bolt sold individually, so plan on rubber splicing tape plus vinyl electrical tape, or a snap-on split bolt insulating cover, to re-insulate the tap after tightening.
5) Split bolt or a compression connector for a 6 AWG copper tap?
A split bolt like the 6SBC-B2-5 needs only a wrench, and it can be loosened and re-made, which is why service and MRO crews keep them on the truck for accessible splices in boxes, gutters and pull cans. A compression (crimp) connector needs a die tool and is permanent, but it is the choice where the joint has to be irreversible or buried. For a copper 10 STR to 6 STR tap in an accessible enclosure, the split bolt is the faster call.
6) Will a 10 AWG solid copper wire work in this split bolt?
The 6SBC-B2-5 is specified for stranded copper, 10 STR through 6 STR. Solid conductors are not part of that rating, so for a solid 10 or 8 AWG copper tap choose a split bolt whose range calls out solid sizes.
7) Is this sold as a single connector or in a box of multiples?
Pricing and packaging are per piece. The 6SBC-B2-5 is sold each, so a five-tap job means ordering five.
8) What is the exact part number and who makes it for a spec submittal?
Manufacturer is Blackburn, part number 6SBC-B2-5, a copper split bolt connector for 10 STR to 6 STR copper. Country of origin is India.
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