Blackburn DLC2106 DEADLOOP CLAMP

The DLC2106 deadloop clamp carries a 35 kV rating, so it covers distribution work through 35 kV class. It's a mechanical connector, meaning it's bolted up with a wrench rather than compressed with a die set or crimper.

The DLC2106 is built around a 3/8 inch outside diameter and lands 2 conductors. Match your conductor OD to that 3/8 inch figure before ordering, since a mechanical deadend clamp only grips properly inside its stated range.

It's aluminum bodied with a bare, unplated finish. Aluminum mechanical connectors are the normal choice for aluminum conductor deadend loops. For a copper run, confirm the connector you're using is rated for copper or dual-rated before you land it, because dissimilar metal contact is where corrosion starts.

Bare. The DLC2106 ships with no insulation on it, so on any application that needs to be covered you'll be adding your own insulating boot, tape, or cover after the connection is made. On overhead bare-conductor deadend loops that's usually not required.

A deadend loop connection is what terminates a conductor run at a pole, structure, or deadend point and makes the tap or loop back connection there. The Blackburn DLC2106 does that job mechanically, so a lineman lands it with hand tools instead of hauling a hydraulic compression tool up. Where you need a permanent one-piece termination with no bolts to retorque, a compression deadend is the alternative type.

Each. The DLC2106 deadloop clamp is sold as a single piece, so order one per connection point rather than by the carton.

The manufacturer part number is DLC2106, sold under the Blackburn line, and country of origin is India. That MPN is the one to put on a purchase order or a submittal.