Blackburn ATS266336 AUTO TENSION SPLICE GREEN

It's an automatic tension splice, used to join two conductor ends in a full-tension splice on overhead line work. The splice grips the conductor internally as tension is applied, so no crimping tool or compression die is needed to make up the joint. Blackburn identifies the part as ATS266336, color-coded green.

On automatic splices the color is the manufacturer's size code, not a finish choice. Green identifies this specific Blackburn splice, ATS266336, so crews on a line job can confirm they have the right conductor range in hand before pulling tension. Match the color code called out on your drawing or conductor spec to the splice color.

No. Automatic tension splices are self-gripping: the internal jaws set on the conductor as line tension comes on, so the joint is made without a hydraulic crimper or dies. That's the main reason line crews choose an automatic splice over a compression sleeve, which does require a press and the matching die set.

An automatic splice like the Blackburn ATS266336 is for field work where you want a full-tension joint fast and without carrying a press: it grips as tension comes on. A compression splice is the choice when the spec calls for a pressed, die-verified joint or where the connection has to be inspectable by die imprint. Both are full-tension splices for conductor; the deciding factor is usually what your utility's construction standard specifies and what tooling the crew has on the truck.

Each. The selling unit of measure on the ATS266336 is one splice, so the quantity you order is the number of splices you receive. Worth noting if you're counting out a reel pull and need a spare on the truck.

Order it as Blackburn ATS266336. That's the manufacturer part number, and it's a single-model item, so there are no finish, size, or length suffixes to add. Distributors sourcing into Europe may also see it carried under E-number 5041008.