Burndy HYLINK™ Compression Splice — 8 AWG Copper, 35kV Long Barrel
The Burndy YS8C HYLINK™ Compression Splice is a long-barrel, tin electroplated copper splice rated for heavy-duty and high-voltage applications up to 35kV. Chamfered barrel entry eases conductor insertion; the extended barrel maximizes contact area for a low-resistance, mechanically secure joint. UL Listed and CSA Approved to UL468A-468B.
Conductor Compatibility
- 8 AWG stranded copper
- 6–8 AWG solid copper
- 23(7) Navy stranded copper
Technical Specifications
- Voltage Range: 600V minimum – 35kV maximum
- Material: Copper, tin electroplated (electro-plated)
- Barrel Style: Long barrel, chamfered entry
- Overall Length: 1.75 in (44 mm)
- Barrel Length (B): 0.78 in
- Strip Length: 7/8 in per end
- Color Code: Red
- Trade Name: HYLINK™ (YS Series)
Certifications & Standards
- UL Listed — UL468A / UL468B
- CSA Approved
- RoHS Status: CM
Typical Applications
- Utility and industrial high-voltage power distribution (up to 35kV)
- Underground cable splicing and buried electrical systems
- Substation and switchgear conductor terminations
- Commercial and institutional high-voltage distribution panels
- Field splicing, maintenance, and electrical system upgrades
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Application:
- For Heavy Duty Applications And Used At Higher Voltages Up To 35 KV
- Certification Csa Approved:
- Yes
- Certification Culus:
- No
- Certification Etl:
- No
- Certification Ul Recognized:
- No
- Color Code:
- Red
- Conductor Copper Solid Size:
- 8 Sol; 6 Sol.
- Conductor Copper Str Navy Size:
- 23 (7) Navy
- Conductor Copper Str Size:
- 8 AWG
- Connector Type:
- Splice
- Dimension B Length Inch:
- 0.78 in
- Dimension L Length Overall Mm:
- 44 mm
- Dimension Length Overall Inch:
- 1.75 in
- Dimension Strip Length Inch:
- 8-Jul
- Feature Barrel Style:
- Chamfered
- Feature Barrel Type:
- Long
- Industry Standard S :
- UL468A-468B
- Minimum Pack Quantity:
- 1
- Plated:
- Y
- Plating Type:
- Tin - Electro Plated
- Rating Kva:
- 35 kV
- Rating Minimum Voltage:
- 600
- Standards Industry Standards Met:
- UL468A-468B
- Standards Rohs Compliance Status:
- CM
- Sub Brand:
- HYLINK
- Trade Name:
- HYLINK™
- Ul Listed:
- Yes
- Voltage Maximum:
- 35000
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Termination Accessories
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Compression Splice
- Product Details:
- YS, Long Barrel
- Product Material:
- Copper
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