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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Connectors
- Product Size:
- 13-5/8 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn RC2BB – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Blackburn RC2BB a full-tension splice or just a repair sleeve?
The RC2BB is a full-tension aluminum compression sleeve, so the splice is rated to carry the full rated strength of the conductor rather than acting as a jumper or repair-only connection. That makes it usable on in-line spans where the conductor itself is under mechanical load, not just on slack takeoffs. It is built to ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors for use between aluminum and copper conductors.
2) Will a Blackburn RC2BB splice 2 ACSR conductor?
Yes. The RC2BB sleeve is sized for 2 ACSR (aluminum conductor steel reinforced), which is what the 2ASCR in the part description refers to. It joins two conductors end to end, one in each barrel. Do not substitute it for plain 2 AWG all-aluminum or copper conductor, since a full-tension ACSR sleeve is dimensioned around the steel core as well as the aluminum strands.
3) Does the RC2BB come insulated, or do I need to cover the splice?
It is a bare aluminum sleeve with no insulation, which is why it is used on overhead line work where the conductor itself is bare. If the splice sits in a covered or insulated system, the covering is a separate item you supply, along with the appropriate joint compound or inhibitor practice for aluminum.
4) Do I need a bolted connector instead of a compression sleeve for a 2 ACSR splice?
Bolted or mechanical splices are the choice when you need a connection you can open later for testing or sectionalizing, or when you have no hydraulic tool on site. The RC2BB goes the other way: it is a compression splice, permanent once crimped, and full tension so it holds the conductor's mechanical load in a span. For an in-line span splice on 2 ACSR that has to carry tension, the compression sleeve is the correct type; for a tap or a connection you expect to break down, use a bolted connector.
5) Is the RC2BB sold individually or in a bag of multiples?
Each RC2BB sleeve is sold as a single unit, so one splice per order quantity. Crews stocking a line truck typically order one per planned joint plus spares, since a compression sleeve cannot be reused once crimped.
6) What is the exact part number and origin for the Blackburn 2 ACSR full-tension sleeve?
Order it as Blackburn RC2BB. The sleeve is manufactured in Mexico. Use that MPN when matching to a utility material spec, since adjacent Blackburn RC-series numbers cover different conductor sizes and will not grip 2 ACSR correctly.
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Does the Blackburn RC2BB come with a warranty?
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