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Burndy UC28RS Cast Aluminum Alloy Parallel Clamp Tap Connector
The Burndy UC28RS is a cast aluminum alloy parallel clamp tap connector built for utility overhead and underground distribution work, where dependable mechanical bolted tap connections are essential. Cast from high strength, high conductivity aluminum alloy, the UC28RS is properly proportioned to minimize stress corrosion and deterioration caused by galvanic action between dissimilar conductor materials. Groove A of the connector accommodates a 1/0-AWG conductor range, while Groove B accepts 8-AWG solid conductors, and the clamp tightens down with a 9/16" wrench for a secure, field-ready tap connection. As part of Burndy's mechanical bolted tap connector and parallel clamp offering, the UC28RS is intended for linemen and utility crews who need a reliable, repeatable connector for overhead and underground distribution circuits.
Key Features
- Conductor Range: Groove A is sized for 1/0-AWG conductors and Groove B accepts 8-AWG solid conductors, giving the UC28RS flexibility to join two different conductor sizes in a single tap connection.
- Durable Construction: Cast from high strength, high conductivity aluminum alloy that stands up to the mechanical and electrical demands of overhead and underground distribution service.
- Corrosion Resistance: Properly proportioned aluminum alloy construction is engineered to minimize stress corrosion and deterioration caused by galvanic action, helping extend service life at the connection point.
- Bolted Connection: Mechanical bolted parallel clamp design tightens with a 9/16" wrench, allowing crews to make and verify a secure, code-compliant tap connection in the field without specialty tooling.
- Parallel Clamp Configuration: Engineered as a parallel clamp within Burndy's mechanical bolted tap connector line, purpose-built for utility overhead and underground distribution applications.
- High Conductivity: Aluminum alloy composition is selected for high electrical conductivity at the tap point, supporting efficient current transfer between conductors.
Technical Specifications
- Conductor Range: 1/0-AWG
- Product Type: Mechanical
Typical Applications
- Utility Overhead and Underground Distribution
- Mechanical Bolted Tap Connections
- Parallel Clamp Grounding and Bonding
- Power Distribution and Utility Line Splicing
- Overhead Conductor Tapping for Line Crews
Why Burndy?
Burndy engineers the UC28RS from high strength, high conductivity aluminum alloy that is properly proportioned to resist stress corrosion and galvanic deterioration, delivering a tap connector built for reliable, long-term utility service. The mechanical bolted parallel clamp design and straightforward 9/16" wrench installation make the UC28RS a practical, dependable choice for professional overhead and underground distribution crews who need consistent, code-compliant tap connections across a 1/0-AWG to 8-AWG conductor range.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- BURNDY-20260915
- Wire Size:
- 1/0-AWG
- Product Type:
- Tap Connector
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
Burndy UC28RS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor sizes does the Burndy UC28RS parallel clamp tap connector accept?
Two different sizes, one in each groove. Groove A takes a 1/0-AWG conductor and Groove B takes 8-AWG solid. That's what makes the UC28RS useful for tapping a smaller service or lateral off a larger run conductor without needing matched wire sizes on both sides.
2) What size wrench do I need to install a Burndy UC28RS tap connector?
A 9/16 inch wrench. The UC28RS is a mechanical bolted clamp, so a line crew tightens it in the field with standard hand tools, no hydraulic crimper, dies, or battery tool required.
3) Can the UC28RS be used to tap a copper conductor to an aluminum conductor?
The UC28RS is cast from high strength, high conductivity aluminum alloy and is proportioned to minimize stress corrosion and the deterioration that comes from galvanic action between dissimilar conductor materials. That dissimilar-metal proportioning is stated for this connector, so it is built with mixed-metal connections in mind. Groove A must still take 1/0-AWG and Groove B 8-AWG solid regardless of the metal.
4) Should I use a bolted parallel clamp like the UC28RS or a compression tap connector?
Bolted clamps like the UC28RS are the choice when you want a connection you can make, torque, and inspect with a 9/16 inch wrench, and take apart later if the circuit changes. Compression taps are permanent and need the matching die and tool on the truck. For overhead and underground distribution taps where crews are working off a bucket or a pole, the mechanical bolted clamp usually wins on tooling alone.
5) Is the UC28RS suitable for grounding and bonding connections?
Yes, parallel clamp grounding and bonding is one of the listed applications for the UC28RS, along with mechanical bolted tap connections and overhead conductor tapping. The limit is conductor size: 1/0-AWG in Groove A and 8-AWG solid in Groove B, so a 4-AWG or 6-AWG ground wire is outside its range.
6) Will the UC28RS take stranded 8-AWG in the tap groove?
Groove B of the UC28RS is specified for 8-AWG solid conductors. If your tap is stranded, that groove is not sized for it and you should specify a clamp rated for stranded in that position rather than force the fit.
7) Can I use the UC28RS underground or in a direct-buried application?
It's built for utility underground as well as overhead distribution. The aluminum alloy is proportioned to resist stress corrosion and galvanic deterioration at the connection point, which is the failure mode that matters in wet and buried environments.
8) What is the exact part number to order this Burndy parallel clamp under?
Order it as Burndy UC28RS. That is the manufacturer part number for the cast aluminum alloy parallel clamp tap connector with the 1/0-AWG Groove A and 8-AWG solid Groove B.
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Does the Burndy UC28RS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Burndy UC28RS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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