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Burndy Aluminum Cable Lay-In Terminal Lug
The Burndy Aluminum Cable Lay-In Terminal Lug is a cable lug built for dependable electrical terminations in commercial and industrial wiring systems. Constructed from aluminum with a tin-plated (electro-plated) finish, this terminal lug family is engineered for lay-in cable connections and is UL Listed to Industry Standard UL468A-468B, with CSA Certification and RoHS compliance for use across a range of electrical installations.
Key Features
- Lay-In Design: Cable lay-in construction simplifies conductor placement and speeds up termination work in the field.
- Durable Construction: Aluminum body offers a lightweight yet dependable terminal lug suited to demanding electrical environments.
- Finish: Tin - Electro Plated finish helps protect the connection point and supports long-term conductivity performance.
- Industry Standards: Manufactured to comply with UL468A-468B for terminal lug performance and safety.
- UL Listed: Recognized under UL Listed status, supporting code-compliant installations.
- CSA Certified: Meets CSA certification requirements for use in applicable jurisdictions.
- RoHS Compliant: Manufactured in compliance with RoHS restricted-substance requirements.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- Industry Standard: UL468A-468B
- CSA Certified
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Rohs Compatible: Compliant
- Industry Standards: UL468A-468B
- Csa Certified: Y
- Department: Electrical
- Product Type: Cable Lug
- Product Group: Wire Connectors
- Type Of Plating: Tin - Electro Plated
- Culus: N
- Ul Listed: Y
- Product Material: Aluminum
- Product Subgroup: Terminal lug
- Plated Yes Or No: Y
- Ul Recognized: N
Typical Applications
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Cable and Wire Connector Systems
- Panelboard and Switchgear Terminations
- Grounding and Bonding Connections
- Renovation and New Construction Wiring Projects
Why Burndy?
Burndy terminal lugs are built from aluminum with a tin-plated finish and are manufactured to meet UL468A-468B, backed by UL Listing, CSA Certification, and RoHS compliance. These quality indicators make the Burndy Aluminum Cable Lay-In Terminal Lug a dependable choice for electricians and contractors who need code-compliant, reliable terminations for professional electrical work.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Rohs Compatible:
- Compliant
- Industry Standards:
- UL468A-468B
- Csa Certified:
- Y
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Mechanical Lug
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Type Of Plating:
- Tin - Electro Plated
- Culus:
- N
- Ul Listed:
- Y
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Plated Yes Or No:
- Y
- Ul Recognized:
- N
- Product Finish:
- Tin-Plated
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Standards:
- UL468A-468B
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Burndy BGBL4 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Burndy BGBL aluminum lay-in terminal lug come in?
The BGBL lay-in lug is ordered by conductor size, and three are offered: 4 (BGBL4), 1/0 (BGBL1/0), and 250 (BGBL250). Pick the catalog number that matches the conductor you are landing, since the barrel is sized to that conductor rather than adjustable across a broad range.
2) Is the Burndy BGBL terminal lug UL Listed or only UL Recognized?
UL Listed, not UL Recognized. The BGBL is built to UL468A-468B for terminal lugs and is also CSA Certified, so it satisfies inspectors on both sides of the border. Note it is not marked cULus.
3) Can I use a Burndy BGBL aluminum lug on copper conductors, or is it aluminum only?
The BGBL body is aluminum with a tin electro-plated finish, which is the standard construction for a dual-rated AL/CU mechanical lug, but the conductor rating printed on the lug is what governs. Read the AL9CU or AL/CU marking on the lug body or carton before landing copper, and torque to the value stamped on the connector.
4) What does lay-in mean on a terminal lug, and when would I choose it over a compression lug?
Lay-in means the conductor drops into an open slot from the side and is clamped by a set screw, so you can land the cable without threading it through a closed barrel or pulling out a hydraulic crimper. That makes it the faster choice for panelboard, switchgear, and ground bar terminations, and for retrofit work where the cable is already routed and cut short. A compression lug is the better pick where you want a permanent, tool-verified crimp with no set screw to re-torque.
5) Is the Burndy BGBL lug acceptable for grounding and bonding connections?
Yes. Grounding and bonding is one of the stated applications for the BGBL, along with panelboard and switchgear terminations and general commercial and industrial wiring. It is UL Listed to UL468A-468B, which is the wire connector standard an inspector looks for on a grounding termination.
6) Why does the tin plating matter on an aluminum lug?
Tin electro-plating on the aluminum body puts a compatible surface between the lug and the bus or pad it bolts to, which limits the galvanic corrosion you get from bare aluminum sitting against dissimilar metal. It is the reason this lug holds up in damp mechanical rooms and outdoor gear rather than just dry indoor panels.
7) Does the Burndy BGBL lug meet RoHS for a specification job?
RoHS compliant, so it clears restricted-substance requirements on public and institutional specs. Paired with the UL Listing and CSA Certification, it covers the three compliance boxes most submittal packages ask for on a terminal lug.
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