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DUAL RATED SPLIT BOLT No2-8STR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Split-Bolt Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Surface Finishing:
- Tin Plated
- Type2:
- Mechanical connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn APS02-B1-5 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn APS02-B1-5 split bolt take?
The APS02-B1-5 is rated for No. 2 through No. 8 stranded conductor. Both the run and the tap have to fall in that range; going bigger than 2 AWG or smaller than 8 AWG means a different size split bolt.
2) Can I use this split bolt on both copper and aluminum wire?
Yes. The APS02-B1-5 is a dual rated connector, so it can be used on copper or aluminum conductors, including a copper-to-aluminum tap. The body is aluminum with a tin plated surface, which is what makes the dual rating possible on aluminum runs.
3) Does the APS02-B1-5 come with tape or insulation to finish the splice?
No. It is sold as a bare mechanical connector, one each, so you supply the insulating material, whether that is rubber and vinyl tape build-up or a snap-on split bolt cover. Budget for that separately when you are pricing out a run of taps.
4) Should I use a split bolt or a compression connector for a 2 AWG tap?
A split bolt like the APS02-B1-5 is the choice when you want a mechanical tap you can install with hand tools and take apart later, and when you do not want to carry a hydraulic crimper and the right die to the job. Compression sleeves and H-taps give you a permanent, non-reversible joint and a smaller finished profile, which matters in a crowded pull box. For service and repair work on 2 to 8 AWG stranded, the split bolt is the faster call.
5) Is a tin plated aluminum split bolt OK for a direct burial or damp location tap?
Tin plating on the aluminum body is there to slow corrosion and to keep the connector compatible with copper without galvanic attack at the contact surface. For any buried or wet splice you still need to fill or seal the joint with the appropriate oxide inhibitor and insulate it per the method your inspector accepts, since the connector itself is bare mechanical hardware, not an insulated device.
6) Is the Blackburn APS02-B1-5 sold individually or in a box?
Selling unit is each, so one connector per unit ordered. If you are standardizing a panel or a feeder run with multiple taps, count the taps and order that quantity.
7) What is the exact part number and manufacturer for this dual rated split bolt?
Blackburn is the brand and APS02-B1-5 is the manufacturer part number. It is made in Mexico. Distributors cross-referencing should match on the APS02 prefix, which identifies the No. 2 through No. 8 stranded dual rated size.
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Does the Blackburn APS02-B1-5 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn APS02-B1-5 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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