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COMP STIRRUP W/CONTAX 3/0-3/0 ASCR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Stirrup Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Size:
- 8-3/4 X 3-1/8 inches
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn SCD41 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the SCD41 a bolted or a compression connector?
Compression only. It is crimped with a hydraulic tool and the correct die set, not torqued down with a bolt, so there is no re-openable joint. That matters on a line crew truck: you need the press and dies on hand before you go up, and once the crimp is made the connector stays on the conductor.
2) Is the Blackburn SCD41 aluminum or copper, and can I use it on ACSR?
The body is aluminum, and it is rated for 3/0 ACSR, which is an aluminum conductor with a steel core. Aluminum-bodied compression fittings on aluminum conductor are the normal pairing. Do not treat it as a copper connector or as a bimetallic transition piece.
3) Does the SCD41 stirrup come insulated or do I need to cover it?
Bare. Insulation material is listed as none, so the SCD41 ships as an uncovered aluminum fitting. Any covering, animal guard, or insulating boot the job calls for is a separate line item.
4) How big is the SCD41 stirrup connector physically?
It measures 8-3/4 x 3-1/8 inches. That is a full sized overhead fitting, so check your clearance to adjacent phases and to any hardware on the pole before you set it, especially in tight crossarm framing.
5) What is a stirrup connector actually for on a distribution line?
A stirrup gives line crews a dedicated clamping point so hot line clamps and tap connections land on the stirrup instead of on the primary conductor itself. That keeps repeated clamping wear off the main run. The SCD41 crimps onto 3/0 ACSR and carries a CONTAX contact aid on the compression interface.
6) Do I need to add joint compound when crimping the SCD41?
No, it comes with CONTAX already in the barrel. That is the factory applied contact aid, so you are not buying a tube of compound separately for this fitting. Just clean and wire brush the conductor, seat it fully, and crimp.
7) Is the Blackburn SCD41 sold individually or in a box quantity?
Each. The selling unit is a single connector, so order one per tap point rather than a carton. Handy when you are only building out a few stirrups on a line extension.
8) Where is the Blackburn SCD41 manufactured?
Mexico. Utility and municipal buyers with country of origin reporting on their purchase orders can record it as MX for this part number.
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Does the Blackburn SCD41 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn SCD41 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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