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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Split-Bolt
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Type2:
- Mechanical connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn 6CA – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn 6CA split-bolt connector take?
The 6CA is sized for 4 through 6 AWG solid conductors. It is a mechanical split-bolt tap connector, so the run and tap conductors both have to fall inside that range for the bolt to clamp properly. Anything larger than 4 AWG or smaller than 6 AWG needs a different size in the series.
2) Can I use a Blackburn 6CA split bolt on aluminum conductors, or copper only?
The 6CA body is aluminum, which is what makes it suitable for aluminum-to-aluminum and aluminum-to-copper combinations rather than copper-only work. Aluminum-bodied split bolts are the ones normally specified where an aluminum conductor is involved; a tinned or copper-alloy split bolt is the choice for all-copper connections.
3) Is the Blackburn 6CA split bolt UL listed for an inspected job?
It carries UL file E9809. If your inspector wants a listed mechanical connector for an aluminum tap or splice, that file number is what you cite on the submittal.
4) Does the Blackburn 6CA come with the spacer, or is that ordered separately?
The spacer is included with the 6CA. That is the bar that sits between the two conductors inside the bolt, keeping the run and tap separated and loading the clamp evenly instead of letting the two wires bear directly on one another. Nothing else has to be ordered to make the connection, though it still needs to be taped or covered per the installation method you are using.
5) Is a split bolt like the 6CA the right connector for a tap, or should I use a compression lug?
A split bolt is the mechanical option: you set the two conductors either side of the spacer and torque the nut, so it goes in with a wrench and no crimping tool and can be taken apart later. Compression connectors need a die and tool and are permanent. For an aluminum tap or splice in the 4 to 6 AWG solid range where you want a serviceable joint and no tooling on site, the 6CA is the straightforward pick.
6) Is the Blackburn 6CA sold individually or in a bag?
Pricing and packaging on the 6CA are per piece, sold each, so quantity on an order is a straight count of connectors. Buyers standardizing a truck stock or a facility kit can order the exact number of taps they have to make.
7) Where is the Blackburn 6CA connector made?
Country of origin on the 6CA is Mexico. That is the detail procurement groups with domestic-content or origin-disclosure requirements usually need for the submittal package.
How fast can I get the Blackburn 6CA delivered?
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Does the Blackburn 6CA come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn 6CA is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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