Burndy UNITAP Aluminum Multi-Tap Run/Tap Connector
The Burndy UNITAP Aluminum Multi-Tap Run/Tap Connector family provides clear plastisol-covered, insulated splicing and tapping solutions for aluminum and copper conductors in service entrance and distribution work. This connector series is available in configurations ranging from a 3-Port, 1-Sided Entry design accepting 2/0-14 AWG conductors up to a 6-Port, 2-Sided Entry design accepting 14-4 AWG conductors, letting installers select the port count and wire range that fits the run. Every UNITAP connector in this family shares an aluminum body and aluminum hardware, Al/Cu conductor compatibility, a pre-installed oxide inhibitor, and a minimum 600V rating, with UL Listing and CSA Certification for code-compliant installations.
Key Features
- Port Count & Entry Configuration: Choose from a 3-Port, 1-Sided Entry connector or a 6-Port, 2-Sided Entry connector to match your branching requirements.
- Wire Range Options: Options span 2/0-14 AWG on the 3-Port version to 14-4 AWG on the 6-Port version, covering a broad range of Al/Cu conductor sizes across the family.
- Aluminum Construction: Aluminum body and aluminum hardware throughout the series, rated Al/Cu for mixed conductor runs.
- Clear Insulation: Clear plastisol covering insulates every connection while allowing visual inspection of the splice.
- Pre-Installed Oxide Inhibitor: Factory-applied inhibitor on every connector in the family guards against aluminum oxidation at the termination point.
- Voltage Rating: Rated 600V minimum across the family for service entrance and distribution applications.
- Hardware: Screw hardware with a hex key drive for secure termination, sized to the connector configuration.
- Connector Type: UNITAP Multi Tap / Run-Tap configuration for branching taps off a single conductor run.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- UL468A-468B Industry Standard
- CSA Certified
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Product Material: Aluminum
- Insulated: Yes
- Min Voltage Rating: 600
- Industry Standards: UL468A-468B
- CSA Certified: Y
- UL Listed: Y
- Type of Hardware: Aluminum
- Type of Plating: Unplated
- Connector Type: Multi Tap
- Product Type: Run/Tap
- Trade Name: UNITAP™
- Port & Wire Range Options: 3-Port, 1-Sided Entry (2/0-14 AWG) or 6-Port, 2-Sided Entry (14-4 AWG)
Typical Applications
- Electrical Service Entrance Connections
- Distribution Panel and Load Center Wiring
- Grounding and Bonding Connections
- Commercial and Industrial Power Distribution
- Aluminum-to-Copper Conductor Splicing and Tapping
Why Burndy?
Burndy's UNITAP family combines aluminum construction, a pre-installed oxide inhibitor, and clear plastisol insulation for a corrosion-resistant Al/Cu connection across every port and wire-range option. Backed by UL Listing to UL468A-468B and CSA Certification, this connector family delivers reliable, code-compliant performance for professional electrical installations.
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Product Specs
- Wire Size:
- 14-4 AWG
- Ports:
- 6
- Insulated:
- Yes
- ROHS Compatible:
- Compliant
- Min Voltage Rating:
- 600
- Industry Standards:
- UL468A-468B
- CSA Certified:
- Y
- Number of Screws:
- 6
- Rated for Direct Burial:
- N
- UL Listed:
- Y
- Plated (Yes or No):
- N
- Insulation Type:
- Plastisol
- Type of Hardware:
- Aluminum
- Width (in):
- 1.50
- Type of Plating:
- Unplated
- CULUS:
- N
- Number of Ports:
- 6
- UPC:
- 781810223871
- UL Recognized:
- N
- Height (in):
- 1.25
- Length (in):
- 2.83
- Copper Stranded (Range):
- 14 AWG-4 Str
- Aluminum Size (Range):
- 8 AWG-4 AWG
- Hex Size (Key):
- 1/8
- Screw Size:
- 1/4
- Connector Type:
- Multi Tap
- Conductor - AL Str Size Range:
- 8 AWG-4 AWG
- Conductor - Copper Str Size Range:
- 14 AWG - 4 AWG
- Product Type:
- Multi-Tap Connector
- Trade Name:
- UNITAP™
- list_batch:
- BUR-20260916
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
- Voltage Rating:
- 600V
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Standards:
- UL468A-468B
- Series:
- UNITAP
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals