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Blackburn IPC 402-8 INSULATION PIERCING CONNECTOR

Blackburn IPC 402-8 INSULATION PIERCING CONNECTOR

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Product Specs

Connection Type:
Mechanical
Country Of Origin:
Mexico (MX)
Insulation Material:
None
Product Group:
Wire & Cable Management
Product Type:
Tap Connector
Selling Unit Of Measure:
each
Surface Finishing:
Tin Plated
Type2:
Wire connectors
Wire Size:
Main #2 to 4/0 AWGTap #12 to #4 AWG
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Connectors
Product Size:
2.958 inch long X .750 inch wide X 1.562 inch Depth
Product Material:
Aluminum

Blackburn IPC 402-8 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn IPC 402-8 piercing connector take on the main and the tap?
The IPC 402-8 takes a main run of #2 through 4/0 AWG and a tap of #12 through #4 AWG. If your tap conductor is larger than #4 or your run smaller than #2, this is the wrong body size for the splice.
2) Do I have to strip the insulation to use the Blackburn IPC 402-8?
No. It is an insulation piercing connector, so the teeth cut through the conductor jacket as the bolt is torqued down and make contact without stripping the main run. That is the point of the design: you tap a live-configured run without opening it up.
3) Is the Blackburn IPC 402-8 a bolted mechanical connector or a crimp?
Mechanical. It is a bolted tap connector, not a compression fitting, so no hydraulic crimp tool or die set is needed to install it.
4) Can the IPC 402-8 be used on both copper and aluminum conductors?
The body is aluminum with a tin plated surface. Tin plating over an aluminum body is what allows a connector to be run on either copper or aluminum conductors without the dissimilar metal contact you would get from bare aluminum, so check the product marking for the dual rating before you commit it to a copper tap.
5) How much room do I need in the enclosure or handhole for a Blackburn IPC 402-8?
Plan for a body measuring 2.958 x 0.750 x 1.562 inches, plus wrench swing for the bolt head. In a tight gutter or pedestal you want to confirm the bending space around the main run before you land it.
6) Does the IPC 402-8 come with an insulating cover or boot?
No insulating material is supplied with it; the connector ships as a bare tin plated aluminum body. If the tap needs to be insulated after it is made up, you are adding tape, a separate cover, or a shrink boot as a separate item.
7) Is the Blackburn IPC 402-8 sold individually or in a bag of multiples?
Sold each. One connector per unit, so a three-phase tap means ordering three, and a run with a neutral means four.
8) What is the exact manufacturer part number for this Blackburn piercing tap connector, and where is it made?
The part number is IPC 402-8, a Blackburn insulation piercing connector, manufactured in Mexico.
How fast can I get the Blackburn IPC 402-8 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Blackburn IPC 402-8 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn IPC 402-8 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Blackburn IPC 402-8?
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