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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Bolted
- Country Of Origin:
- India (IN)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Grounding & Bonding
- Product Type:
- Parallel-Groove Clamp
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Ground Clamps
- Product Size:
- Bolt Head 9/16 inch, Bolt Size 3/8 inch, Height 2-15/32 X Length 2 X Width 1-3/4 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn PAA109 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor range does the Blackburn PAA109 parallel groove clamp take?
The PAA109 is built for a 336 kcmil through 1/0 range, per the model designation, and it holds two conductors, a main and a tap, in separate grooves. It is a two-bolt clamp, so the load is spread across two points rather than pinched at one.
2) Can I use an aluminum parallel groove clamp like the Blackburn PAA109 on copper conductors?
The PAA109 body is aluminum. Aluminum-bodied parallel groove clamps are intended for aluminum-to-aluminum connections unless the manufacturer rates the part dual-rated AL9CU. If your run is copper, or copper to aluminum, specify a clamp marked for that combination rather than this one.
3) What size wrench or socket do I need to install a Blackburn PAA109 clamp?
The bolts are 3/8 inch with a 9/16 inch head, so a 9/16 socket or wrench does the job. Two bolts per clamp.
4) How much space does the PAA109 clamp need inside a pedestal or enclosure?
Overall it measures 2-15/32 height by 2 length by 1-3/4 inch width. Add wrench swing for a 9/16 inch head on each of the two bolts when you are laying out a tight handhole or pedestal.
5) Is the Blackburn PAA109 a bolted or compression connector?
Bolted. You do not need a hydraulic crimper or dies, which is why parallel groove clamps get used for field taps and service work where a compression splice is impractical. It is not insulated, so any covering is up to you.
6) Can a parallel groove clamp be used for a grounding or bonding connection?
Yes, that is the usual application for the PAA109 style: tapping a ground conductor off a larger main, or bonding aluminum runs where a bolted, serviceable joint is wanted. It handles two conductors within the 336 to 1/0 range.
7) Does the PAA109 come as a single clamp or in a box?
It is sold each, one clamp per unit, under manufacturer part number PAA109. Order one per connection point.
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Does the Blackburn PAA109 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn PAA109 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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