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COMPRESSION SLEEVE
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice Service Entrance
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- Passes the requirements of ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Size:
- 3-1/2 Inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn KL5811 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Blackburn KL5811 compression sleeve used for?
The KL5811 is a compression splice sleeve for joining wire or cable, built for service entrance splicing. It is a two-conductor splice, meaning one conductor enters each end and the sleeve is crimped to make the connection. There is no insulation on the sleeve itself, so the splice has to be insulated after crimping with tape or a suitable cover.
2) Does the Blackburn KL5811 splice meet ANSI C119.4?
Yes. The KL5811 passes the requirements of ANSI C119.4, the standard covering connectors for use between aluminum and copper conductors. For an electrical inspector or a spec-driven institutional job, that is the line to cite on the submittal.
3) Is the KL5811 an insulated splice, or do I have to tape it?
It ships bare. No insulation material is carried on the KL5811, so after crimping you insulate the splice yourself, typically with rubber and vinyl tape build-up or a heat shrink sleeve rated for the application.
4) Can the KL5811 be installed with a mechanical set screw, or does it need a crimp tool?
Crimp only. The KL5811 is a compression connector, so it requires a hydraulic or battery compression tool with the correct die for the sleeve. There are no set screws and no bolted option on this part.
5) What part number do I order for the Blackburn 3-1/2 inch service entrance compression sleeve?
Order Blackburn KL5811. That is the manufacturer part number, and it is the only model in this sleeve offering, so there is no size or finish choice to specify on the order.
6) Is the Blackburn KL5811 sold individually or in a bag?
The KL5811 is sold each, one sleeve per unit. If you are splicing both hot legs and a neutral in a service entrance, order one sleeve per conductor.
7) Is the Blackburn KL5811 made in the USA?
Yes, the KL5811 compression sleeve has a country of origin of the United States, which is what a government or institutional buyer needs for domestic-preference purchasing language.
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Does the Blackburn KL5811 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn KL5811 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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