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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Compression Lug One Hole
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4
- Surface Finishing:
- Bare
- Type2:
- Wire connectors
- Wire Size:
- #8 STR AWG#6 SOL AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- Length 3-1/8 inch
Blackburn SA 8-38 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the Blackburn SA 8-38 compression lug take?
The SA 8-38 lug is sized for #8 AWG stranded or #6 AWG solid conductor. Run anything larger and the barrel won't accept it; run smaller and the crimp won't hold, so match the conductor exactly.
2) Is the SA 8-38 lug aluminum or copper, and can I land it on a copper conductor?
It's an aluminum-bodied one hole lug with a bare, unplated finish. Aluminum-bodied compression lugs of this type are intended for the conductor material the manufacturer rates them for, and this one is listed for #8 stranded or #6 solid. For a copper-only run, use a copper compression lug instead.
3) Does this Blackburn lug crimp on or bolt on?
Compression only. The SA 8-38 is crimped onto the conductor with a die-type compression tool, not tightened with a setscrew. If you don't have a crimper on site, a mechanical (setscrew) lug is the alternative.
4) What standard does the Blackburn SA 8-38 lug meet?
It's built to ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors for use between aluminum and copper conductors. That's the reference an inspector or spec writer on a commercial or institutional job will be looking for.
5) How much room do I need in the enclosure for this lug?
Overall length is 3-1/8 inches. Allow for that plus the conductor bend radius behind it when you're landing into a tight panel, gutter, or ground bar enclosure.
6) Does the SA 8-38 come insulated or do I need to tape or boot it?
No insulation on it at all, and the finish is bare. If the termination needs to be covered, plan on heat shrink, a boot, or tape as a separate item.
7) Will one SA 8-38 lug handle two conductors?
No. It's a single-barrel, one hole lug, so it takes one conductor and lands on one bolt. For two conductors you need two lugs, a two-barrel lug, or a two hole pad if the bus requires it.
8) Are Blackburn SA 8-38 lugs sold individually or in bags?
Sold each, so you order the exact count you need rather than a fixed bag quantity. Useful when you're pulling a handful of #8 terminations rather than wiring a whole panel.
9) Is this lug made in the USA for a government or public-works job?
Country of origin is the United States, which is what procurement usually needs documented on federally funded and public agency work.
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