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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
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Size:
- 3-1/4 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn CTS27 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conductor size does the Blackburn CTS27 compression splice take?
The CTS27 is a copper tension distribution splice sized for 2 AWG 7-strand conductor, as stated in the product description (CU TENS DIST SPLICE 2-7STRND). It joins two conductors, so it is a straight inline splice rather than a tap or a multi-port connector.
2) Is the Blackburn CTS27 splice crimped or bolted?
Crimped. The CTS27 is a compression splice, so it is installed with a hydraulic or battery compression tool and the correct die for the barrel, not tightened with set screws or bolts. Once compressed it is a permanent connection.
3) Can I use the CTS27 tension splice on a conductor that carries mechanical load, like an overhead span?
That is what it is built for. The CTS27 is a tension distribution splice, meaning the compressed barrel is intended to carry mechanical pull on the conductor as well as make the electrical connection. Non-tension or service splices are not rated that way and should not be substituted into a span.
4) Is this copper splice insulated, or do I need to tape or heat-shrink it?
The CTS27 is a bare copper barrel with no insulation on it. You cover the finished connection yourself, with tape, heat shrink, or a cold shrink tube rated for the circuit voltage. Plan for that material on the job.
5) How long is the Blackburn CTS27 splice barrel?
The CTS27 is a 3-1/4 inch splice. Check that you have that much working room plus conductor insertion depth on each side before cutting the conductor, since a tension splice needs the full barrel compressed to hold.
6) Is the Blackburn CTS27 made in the USA for Buy American jobs?
The CTS27 splice has a United States country of origin, which is the field procurement and government specs look at on Buy American electrical work. Confirm the wording your contract requires, but the origin on this part is US.
7) What is the Blackburn part number for a 2 AWG 7-strand copper compression splice?
Blackburn CTS27. That is the manufacturer part number to quote when ordering the 3-1/4 inch copper tension distribution splice for 2 AWG 7-strand conductor.
8) Is the Blackburn CTS27 sold individually or in a bag?
Each. The CTS27 copper splice is sold as a single piece, so order one per connection you plan to make.
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Does the Blackburn CTS27 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn CTS27 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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