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Burndy ES2R2W Insulated Aluminum Service Entrance Compression Sleeve
The Burndy ES2R2W is an insulated aluminum service entrance compression sleeve engineered to splice combinations of insulated copper (CU), aluminum (AL), and ACSR conductors in a single connection. This ES Series reducing sleeve pairs a fixed 2-AWG conductor on Side A with a selectable Side B conductor size, available as Side B: 2 AWG (Sparrow / Separate ACSR) or Side B: 4 AWG (Swan / Swanate), so installers can choose the configuration that matches the conductor pairing at hand. Every version shares the same insulated aluminum body, nylon insulation jacket, and color-coded ends — Red on Side A and Orange on Side B — giving utility and electrical contractors a dependable way to join dissimilar conductor types at the service entrance while keeping the completed splice insulated and protected.
Key Features
- Conductor Range: Side A is sized for 2-AWG conductors; Side B is selectable between 2 AWG (Sparrow / Separate ACSR) and 4 AWG (Swan / Swanate), matching the sleeve to a range of service entrance splice requirements.
- Durable Construction: Aluminum body construction suited for compression splicing of CU, AL, and ACSR conductors.
- Compression Connection: Compression-style sleeve designed to join combinations of insulated copper, aluminum, and ACSR conductors in one splice.
- Insulated Design: Fully insulated with a nylon insulation jacket to help protect the completed splice from moisture and abrasion.
- Protective End Cap: Finished with a polyethylene cap to help seal and protect the sleeve end during and after installation.
- Color-Coded Ends: Red color coding on Side A and Orange on Side B simplify correct conductor placement during installation, regardless of which Side B option is selected.
- ES Series Reducing Sleeve: Part of Burndy's ES Series, built to transition between conductor sizes and constructions, such as 2-AWG (6/1) Sparrow or 2-AWG (7/1) separate ACSR on Side A pairing with 4-AWG (6/1) Swan or 4-AWG (7/1) Swanate on Side B.
Technical Specifications
- Conductor Range: 2 AWG (Side A); 2 AWG–4 AWG (Side B, selectable)
- Product Material: Aluminum
- Insulated: Yes
- Insulation Type: Nylon
Typical Applications
- Utility Overhead and Underground Distribution
- Service Entrance Conductor Splicing
- Combining Dissimilar Conductor Types (CU, AL, ACSR)
- Transitioning Between Conductor Sizes at the Service Entrance
- Electrical Utility Installation and Maintenance
Why Burndy?
Burndy builds its ES Series service entrance sleeves with insulated aluminum construction, a nylon jacket, and a polyethylene end cap to give utility crews a reliable, code-compliant way to splice mixed conductor types at the service entrance. The color-coded Side A/Side B design helps installers get orientation right the first time, while the reducing-sleeve construction lets one part number cover multiple conductor size and stranding combinations, from Side B: 2 AWG (Sparrow / Separate ACSR) through Side B: 4 AWG (Swan / Swanate). Together, these details support consistent, dependable connections in overhead and underground distribution work where mixed CU, AL, and ACSR conductors need to be joined securely.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Wire Size:
- 2-AWG
- Termination Method:
- Compression
- Insulated:
- Yes
- Insulation Type:
- Nylon
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice
- list_batch:
- BUR-20260916
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
- Product Finish:
- Nylon Insulation Jacket
- Series:
- ES Series
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Connectors
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
Burndy ES2R2R – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Burndy ES2R2W splice a copper conductor to an aluminum or ACSR conductor?
Yes. The Burndy ES Series insulated service entrance sleeve is built to join combinations of insulated copper, aluminum, and ACSR conductors in one compression splice, which is the usual need at a service entrance where the utility drop is ACSR or AL and the customer side is CU. The body is aluminum with a nylon insulation jacket over the finished splice.
2) What conductor sizes does the Burndy ES2R2W sleeve accept on each end?
Side A is fixed at 2 AWG. Side B is the choice you make when ordering: either 2 AWG (Sparrow or separate ACSR) as MPN ES2R2R, or 4 AWG (Swan or Swanate) as MPN ES2R2W. So it works as a straight 2-to-2 splice or as a 2-to-4 reducer, depending on which part number you pull.
3) Which end of the Burndy ES sleeve takes the larger conductor?
Go by the color coding: Side A is Red and Side B is Orange. The Red end takes the 2 AWG conductor; the Orange end takes the Side B conductor, which is 2 AWG or 4 AWG depending on the version ordered. On the reducing version the smaller 4 AWG conductor goes in the Orange end. The color marking is there so a crew gets orientation right without measuring.
4) Will a Burndy ES2R2W work for 2 AWG Sparrow ACSR spliced to 4 AWG Swan?
That is exactly the pairing the ES2R2W covers. It reduces from 2 AWG on Side A, including 2 AWG (6/1) Sparrow or 2 AWG (7/1) separate ACSR, to 4 AWG on Side B, either 4 AWG (6/1) Swan or 4 AWG (7/1) Swanate. If both conductors are 2 AWG instead, order the ES2R2R version.
5) Does the Burndy ES2R2W need a crimp tool, or is it a mechanical set-screw splice?
It is a compression connector, not mechanical. The termination method is compression, so you need the matching die and compression tool for the sleeve. There are no set screws and nothing to torque.
6) Do I need to tape or re-insulate the splice after crimping a Burndy ES sleeve?
No separate insulating step is required. The sleeve ships insulated with a nylon jacket over the aluminum body, and a polyethylene cap finishes and seals the end, so the completed splice is already covered against moisture and abrasion. Crews often still apply an outer wrap by local practice, but the connector itself is a fully insulated assembly.
7) Is the Burndy ES2R2W the same as ES2R2R?
Same family, different Side B. Both are ES Series insulated aluminum service entrance sleeves with a fixed 2 AWG Side A, Red on A and Orange on B. ES2R2R takes 2 AWG on Side B (Sparrow or separate ACSR); ES2R2W takes 4 AWG (Swan or Swanate). Ordering the wrong one leaves you with a conductor that will not seat properly, so match the part number to the smaller conductor.
8) Can I use this insulated aluminum sleeve on a direct-buried or underground run?
The ES Series sleeve is listed for utility overhead and underground distribution work as well as service entrance splicing. The nylon jacket and polyethylene end cap are there to keep moisture and abrasion off the completed splice, which is what makes it usable outside an enclosure.
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Absolutely. The Burndy ES2R2R is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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