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Burndy YS3C Hylink Compression Splice, 3 AWG Copper, Long Barrel

Burndy YS3C Hylink Compression Splice, 3 AWG Copper, Long Barrel

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Burndy YS3C Hylink Compression Splice, 3 AWG Copper, Long Barrel

The Burndy YS3C Hylink compression splice joins 3 AWG copper conductors using a long barrel design with an internal chamfer for smooth, secure conductor entry. Constructed of copper with a tin-electro-plated finish, this splice is rated 90°C and built for heavy-duty applications used at higher voltages up to 35kV, with a 600V minimum voltage rating. It features a WHITE color code and 9 die index for fast die matching, and meets UL468A-468B industry standards with UL/CSA listing.

Key Features

  • Conductor Size: Sized for 3 AWG copper conductors (Copper Str Navy Size 50 (19) Navy) for heavy-duty splicing.
  • Durable Construction: Copper body with a tin-electro-plated finish for corrosion resistance and reliable conductivity.
  • Long Barrel, Internal Chamfer: Long barrel design with internal chamfer eases conductor insertion and improves compression contact.
  • Compression Termination: Compression-type termination for a secure, code-compliant splice connection.
  • Voltage Rating: Minimum voltage rating of 600V; suitable for heavy-duty applications used at higher voltages up to 35kV.
  • Temperature Rating: Rated 90°C for demanding electrical environments.
  • Die Index: WHITE color code, 9 die index for correct compression tool matching.
  • Strip Length: Requires a 1-5/16" conductor strip length for proper installation.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL/CSA Listed
  • Meets UL468A-468B Industry Standards
  • CSA Approved

Technical Specifications

  • Product Material: Copper
  • Termination Method: Compression
  • Series: Hylink
  • Dimension - Strip Length inch: 1-5/16
  • Application: For Heavy Duty Applications And Used At Higher Voltages Up To 35 KV
  • Industry Standard(s): UL468A-468B
  • Plated: Y
  • Dimension - L Length Overall mm: 71 mm
  • Rating - Minimum Voltage: 600
  • Dimension - Length Overall inch: 2.80 in
  • Feature - Barrel Style: Chamfered
  • Plating Type: Tin - Electro Plated
  • Voltage - Maximum: 35000
  • UPC: 781810507100
  • UL Listed: Yes
  • Standards - Industry Standards Met: UL468A-468B
  • Rating - KVA: 35 kV
  • Conductor - Copper Str Navy Size: 50 (19) Navy
  • Certification - CSA Approved: Yes
  • Sub Brand: HYLINK
  • Trade Name: HYLINK™

Typical Applications

  • Heavy-Duty Industrial Electrical Splicing
  • Medium-Voltage Cable Connections Up to 35kV
  • Copper Conductor Compression Splicing
  • Commercial and Industrial Power Distribution
  • Underground and Overhead Cable Systems

Why Burndy?

Burndy's Hylink YS3C compression splice combines copper construction with a tin-electro-plated finish for dependable, corrosion-resistant connections. Built to UL468A-468B standards and UL/CSA listed, it delivers code-compliant performance for heavy-duty electrical work rated up to 35kV.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

list_batch:
BURNDY-20260915
Wire Size:
3 AWG
Plating:
Tin Plated
Termination Method:
Compression
Series:
Hylink
Dimension - Strip Length inch:
1-5/16
Industry Standard(s):
UL468A-468B
Plated:
Y
Dimension - L Length Overall mm:
71 mm
Rating - Minimum Voltage:
600
Standards - RoHS Compliance Status:
CM
Dimension - Length Overall inch:
2.80 in
Feature - Barrel Style:
Chamfered
Plating Type:
Tin - Electro Plated
Dimension - B Length inch:
1.22 in
Voltage - Maximum:
35000
Feature - Barrel Type:
Long
Certification - ETL:
No
Certification - cULus:
No
UPC:
781810507100
Certification - UL Recognized:
No
UL Listed:
Yes
Standards - Industry Standards Met:
UL468A-468B
Color Code:
White
Product Details:
YS, Long Barrel
Minimum Pack Quantity:
1
Rating - KVA:
35 kV
UPC 12 Digit:
7818105071000
Connector Type:
LONG BARREL
Conductor - Copper Str Size:
3 AWG
Conductor - Copper Str Navy Size:
50 (19) Navy
Certification - CSA Approved:
Yes
Sub Brand:
HYLINK
Trade Name:
HYLINK™
Product Type:
Compression Splice
Product Material:
Copper
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wire Connectors & Terminals
Product Subgroup:
Splice Kits
Application:
For Heavy Duty Applications And Used At Higher Voltages Up To 35 KV

Burndy YS3C – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What wire size does the Burndy YS3C Hylink splice take?
The YS3C is sized for 3 AWG stranded copper conductors, and it is a copper-only connector, so don't use it on aluminum. Burndy also lists it for Copper Str Navy Size 50 (19) Navy cable.
2) What die and color code do I set my compression tool to for a YS3C?
White color code, die index 9. Both are marked on the barrel so the crimp can be verified after the fact, and the splice is a compression termination, not a set screw or mechanical connector.
3) How much insulation do I strip off each conductor before crimping this splice?
Strip 1-5/16 inch off each conductor end. That matches the long barrel: overall length is 2.80 inches (71 mm), so each conductor seats about halfway in. Under-stripping leaves the conductor short of the center stop and gives you a weak crimp on one side.
4) Can this splice be used on medium-voltage cable, or is it only good for 600V?
The Hylink YS3C carries a 600V minimum rating and is built for heavy-duty work at voltages up to 35 kV. The connector itself doesn't provide the insulation at those levels, so on medium-voltage cable it is the metallic splice inside a tape, heat-shrink, or resin splice kit rated for the system voltage.
5) What is the difference between a Burndy YS3C compression splice and a 3M Scotchcast 82-A3N inline resin splice kit?
They join conductors two different ways. The Burndy YS3C is a mechanical connection: a copper, tin-electro-plated long barrel that you crimp onto 3 AWG copper conductors with a compression tool, using the white color code and matching die. The 3M 7100117646 is an inline resin splice kit in the Scotchcast 82-A series, rated 1-5 kV and non-shielded, which encapsulates the completed joint in poured resin. The YS3C carries a 600V minimum voltage rating and is built for heavy-duty work at voltages up to 35 kV. If the job calls for a crimped metallic joint sized to the conductor, the YS3C is the part; if it calls for a resin-encapsulated inline splice in the 1-5 kV range, the Scotchcast kit is the form factor you want.
6) Can a 3M Scotchcast 82-A3N resin splice kit be used in place of a Burndy YS3C on a 35 kV circuit?
No. The 3M 7100117646 Scotchcast 82-A3N is stated as a 1-5 kV non-shielded inline resin splice kit, so it does not cover the voltage range the Burndy YS3C Hylink splice is built for - the YS3C is rated up to 35 kV with a 600V minimum. For medium-voltage copper work at that level, stay with the compression splice and crimp it with the correct die for the white color code.
7) Will this splice hold up in a damp or underground vault?
The barrel is copper with an electro tin plating, which is there for corrosion resistance at the crimp interface, and the splice is rated 90 degrees C. Tin plating protects the connector body but it is not a moisture seal on its own, so a below-grade or wet-location splice still needs a proper sealing system over it.
8) What does the long barrel with internal chamfer actually get me over a standard splice?
The long, chamfered barrel gives more crimp length per conductor and the chamfer at each mouth guides stranded copper in without birdcaging a strand outside the barrel. At 2.80 inches overall with a 1.22 inch B dimension, it is the choice where you want the extra contact area for heavy-duty service rather than the shortest possible splice.
9) Do I need a full splice kit instead of just a compression connector?
Two different things. The YS3C is the bare compression connector that makes the electrical joint on 3 AWG copper. If you need the insulation and jacket rebuilt as well, that comes from a splice kit, for example the 3M Scotchcast 82-A3N inline resin splice kit in the 82-A Series for non-shielded 1-5 kV cable. On non-shielded low and medium voltage work many crews use a compression connector inside a resin or heat-shrink kit.
10) I do not own a compression tool - is there an alternative to the Burndy YS3C for splicing?
The Burndy YS3C is a compression-termination splice, so it has to be crimped with a tool matched to its die index. If tooling is the constraint and the circuit falls in the 1-5 kV non-shielded range, the 3M 7100117646 Scotchcast 82-A3N inline resin splice kit is a different approach that encapsulates the joint in resin rather than crimping a barrel. Check the voltage first: the Scotchcast kit is stated at 1-5 kV, while the YS3C covers up to 35 kV.
11) Which splice should I specify for 3 AWG copper conductors?
The Burndy YS3C Hylink is sized specifically for 3 AWG copper stranded conductors, with a long chamfered barrel, 2.80 in overall length and a 1-5/16 in strip length, and it is UL listed to UL468A-468B. The 3M 7100117646 Scotchcast 82-A3N is a resin splice kit identified by voltage class rather than a single conductor size, so it is not the part to order when the spec calls out a conductor-sized copper compression splice.
12) Can I buy a single Burndy YS3C splice or do they only come in boxes?
Minimum pack quantity on the YS3C is 1, so single pieces are orderable rather than forcing a full carton. Useful when you're stocking a truck with one or two of each die size.
13) Where do I get the manufacturer spec sheet for the YS3C?
Burndy publishes a spec sheet for the YS3C Hylink splice at https://hubbellcdn.com/specsheet/BRDY-YS3C-SPEC-EN.pdf. That is the document to attach when a submittal package asks for connector data.
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