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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:
- 9-1/4 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn AC20 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor size does the Blackburn AC20 compression splice take?
The AC20 is a 2/0 aluminum full tension compression splice, so it joins two 2/0 conductors end to end. It accepts two conductors total, one in each end, and is not a tap or a reducing splice. If your run is a different AWG, you need the corresponding size in the series rather than this one.
2) Is the Blackburn AC20 a full tension splice suitable for overhead spans?
It is a full tension compression splice, which means it is built to carry the mechanical pull of the conductor, not just the current. That is what overhead distribution and service spans require, as opposed to a non-tension sleeve that only works where the conductor is supported and the splice sees no pull.
3) Does the AC20 splice meet ANSI C119.4 for aluminum connectors?
Yes. The AC20 is rated to ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors for use between aluminum and aluminum or aluminum and copper conductors. Utility and institutional specs that call out C119.4 on underground and overhead splices are satisfied by this connector.
4) How much room do I need in the handhole or enclosure for this 2/0 splice?
Allow for a 9-1/4 inch barrel length plus the compression tool bite at each end. In a tight handhole, pedestal, or pull box, that overall length is the limiting dimension, so lay the sleeve out before you cut the conductor ends.
5) Is the Blackburn AC20 insulated, or do I have to tape or sleeve it?
Bare metal, no insulation on the body. Any insulating or re-jacketing, whether tape, heat shrink, or a cold shrink sleeve, is a separate item you order and install after crimping.
6) Can I install the AC20 with a mechanical wrench, or does it need a hydraulic crimper?
It is a compression connector, so it has to be die-crimped, typically with a hydraulic or battery compression tool and the correct die for the sleeve. There are no bolts or set screws to torque. Match the die to the manufacturer index for the connector before you make the crimp, and plan for multiple crimps along a barrel this long.
7) Is the AC20 sold individually or in a bag of ten?
Sold each. One AC20 splices one joint, so count your splices per run and order to that number.
8) What is the exact part number and country of origin for submittal paperwork?
Manufacturer part number AC20, Blackburn brand, made in Mexico. Those are the identifiers to put on a submittal or a purchase requisition for the 2/0 aluminum full tension compression splice.
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Does the Blackburn AC20 come with a warranty?
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