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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- AMT Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Type2:
- Electrical taps
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Color:
- Black
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn AMTS50042 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn AMTS50042 AMT connector used for?
The AMTS50042 is a two-port aluminum mechanical tap connector, used to tap conductors on services, feeders and branch circuits. Both ports enter from the same side, so the conductors run in parallel into the body rather than opposing each other. It is rated 600 V and sold each.
2) What wire sizes will the Blackburn AMTS50042 take?
Each of the two ports covers a 500 kcmil to 4 AWG range, so one connector handles anything from a large 500 kcmil service conductor down to a 4 AWG tap without changing parts. Both ports share that same range.
3) Is the Blackburn AMTS50042 UL listed, and what voltage can I use it at?
It carries UL file E9809 and is rated 600 V, which covers standard commercial and industrial service, feeder and branch circuit work at 120/208, 277/480 and 600 V systems.
4) What is the difference between a same-side and an opposite-side two-port tap connector?
On the AMTS50042 both conductor ports open on the same face of the block, so the run and the tap enter from the same direction. That suits a pull box or gutter where both cables arrive from one side and you want the bends kept short. An opposite-side (straight-through) version is the one to order when the conductors come in from either end and you want them inline, such as a splice in a trough.
5) Do I need to insulate the Blackburn AMTS50042 after installing it?
Yes. This is a bare aluminum mechanical tap, not an insulated connector, so it has to be installed inside an enclosure, box or gutter, or covered with a tap cover or insulating tape build-up to restore the 600 V insulation level. The connector itself is supplied black and bare.
6) How many of the AMTS50042 do I need for a three-phase tap?
One per phase conductor. The AMTS50042 is a single-pole block sold each, so a three-phase tap needs three, and four if you are also tapping the neutral. There is no multi-pole assembled version of this part number.
7) Where is the Blackburn AMTS50042 made, and what is the exact part number to order?
Order it by Blackburn part number AMTS50042. It is manufactured in Mexico.
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Does the Blackburn AMTS50042 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn AMTS50042 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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