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AL 13-1/2IN TENSION COMP SPLICE 556
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Size:
- 13-1/2 inhc
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn AC556 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Blackburn AC556 splice a full-tension splice for overhead conductor?
Yes. The AC556 is a full-tension aluminum compression splice built for 556 conductor, so it is intended to carry the mechanical load of the line rather than just make an electrical joint. It is crimped, not bolted or insulated, and it joins two conductor ends.
2) Does the AC556 aluminum splice meet the ANSI standard our utility spec calls out for connectors?
The AC556 is built to ANSI C119.4, the standard covering electric connectors for use between aluminum and copper conductors. If your drawing or utility spec references C119.4 for splices, this connector is stated to that standard.
3) Does the Blackburn AC556 come insulated, or do I have to cover the joint?
It ships bare. No insulation material is supplied with the AC556, so any covering, taping or re-jacketing at the joint has to be handled separately on site.
4) How long is the Blackburn AC556 compression splice body?
13-1/2 inches. That length matters for clearance: you need that much straight run between conductor supports, plus room to get the crimping head around the barrel at each end.
5) Should I use a compression splice like the AC556 or a bolted/mechanical splice?
A compression splice is the choice when the joint has to hold conductor tension in a span and stay maintenance free once crimped, which is what the AC556 is for. Bolted and mechanical splices are the better pick where you want to be able to take the joint apart again, or where you do not have the matched die and hydraulic tool on the truck, since a compression barrel is a one shot install.
6) What part number and origin should I put on the submittal for the AC556?
Specify Blackburn AC556, an aluminum full tension compression splice for 556 conductor, country of origin Mexico. That is the manufacturer part number as ordered.
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Does the Blackburn AC556 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn AC556 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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