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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Aluminum Splice
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Sub Brand Label:
- Blackburn
- Surface Finishing:
- Tin Plated
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Voltage Rating:
- 35 kV
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Color:
- Pink
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn ASP500 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor size does the Blackburn ASP500 splice sleeve take?
The ASP500 is sized for 500 kcmil conductor, which is what the 500 in the model number designates, and the pink color code is the die/sleeve identifier for that size. It's a compression splice, so it is crimped onto the conductor rather than bolted.
2) Can I use the ASP500 aluminum splice on copper conductor, or is it aluminum only?
The sleeve body is aluminum with a tin-plated surface. Tin plating over aluminum is what makes an aluminum compression connector suitable for use on either aluminum or copper without a dissimilar-metal contact issue at the interface. Confirm the conductor is 500 kcmil either way, since a compression splice has no size adjustment.
3) Is this splice rated for medium voltage cable, or just 600V building wire?
It carries a 35 kV voltage rating, so it is suitable for medium-voltage cable splices, not only 600V work. It is UL listed under file E9809.
4) Does the ASP500 splice sleeve come insulated, or do I have to cover it myself?
Bare metal, no insulation on the sleeve. You supply the covering, so plan on the appropriate tape build-up, heat shrink, or a cold-shrink splice kit for the voltage class you are working at. On a 35 kV cable that means a proper medium-voltage splice kit over the crimped sleeve.
5) Is a compression splice sleeve like the ASP500 the right choice, or should I use a bolted split-bolt connector?
A compression sleeve is the choice for an inline, permanent splice on large conductor, especially at medium voltage: the crimp is made with a hydraulic tool and the finished joint is a smooth cylinder that insulates cleanly under tape or a shrink kit. The ASP500 is rated to 35 kV for exactly that work. Bolted connectors are easier to install without tooling and can be taken apart later, but they leave a bulky, irregular profile that is awkward to insulate above 600V. If the joint is buried, direct-buried, or in a manhole at medium voltage, go compression.
6) Do I need a special crimping die for the pink ASP500 sleeve?
Yes. The pink color coding on the sleeve corresponds to the die color used to crimp it, so match your hydraulic compression tool to the pink die and follow the number of crimps called for on the sleeve. Using an unmatched die on a 500 kcmil aluminum sleeve gives you an out-of-spec joint.
7) How many splice sleeves do I get when I order one Blackburn ASP500?
Selling unit is each, so one order quantity equals one sleeve. Count your splices per pull and order accordingly, one sleeve per conductor joint.
8) For a government or utility job that requires country of origin disclosure, where is the Blackburn ASP500 made?
Mexico. That is the stated country of origin for the ASP500 splice sleeve, which is the figure to put on a submittal or Buy America style disclosure form.
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