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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Bolted
- Idea Granular Category Code Igcc:
- 4669 >> Wire or cable compression splice
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Hangers, Supports & Fasteners
- Product Type:
- Parallel-Groove Clamp
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- RUS Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Clamps
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Thomas & Betts PAE2121-9 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Thomas & Betts PAE2121-9 parallel groove clamp take?
The PAE2121-9 is rated for conductors from 2/0 through 8 on both grooves. It is a two-conductor clamp, so it joins one run to one tap within that range. Anything larger than 2/0 or smaller than 8 needs a different catalog number.
2) Can I use this aluminum parallel groove clamp on copper conductors?
The PAE2121-9 body is extruded aluminum. Aluminum-bodied parallel groove clamps of this type are intended for aluminum-to-aluminum service; for copper runs or mixed copper-to-aluminum taps you want a bimetallic or tin-plated connector rated for both metals. Check the conductor metal on both sides of the connection before you set this one.
3) Is the PAE2121-9 a bolted clamp or a compression connector?
It is bolted. You make the connection by torquing the clamp bolts down over the two conductors seated in the grooves, so it goes on with hand tools and can be taken apart later. No hydraulic press or compression die is needed, unlike a crimp splice.
4) Does this Thomas & Betts clamp come insulated?
No. The PAE2121-9 is a bare clamp with no insulation on it. If the connection needs covering, plan on a separate insulating cover, tape, or a protective boot as part of the job.
5) What is a parallel groove clamp actually used for on an overhead or service job?
It taps one conductor off another where the two lie side by side, such as a service tap off a main run or a jumper at a pole. The two conductors seat in parallel grooves and the bolts clamp them together. The PAE2121-9 handles 2/0 through 8 aluminum. Where you need an in-line splice rather than a side tap, or a permanent connection that can't be loosened, a compression splice is the better choice.
6) Do I get one clamp or a pair when I order the PAE2121-9?
It sells each, so one order quantity is one clamp covering one run-to-tap connection. Multi-phase work means one per phase, plus a spare if you are pulling up a pole and do not want a second trip.
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Absolutely. The Thomas & Betts PAE2121-9 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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