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HSTRNGTH SPLITBOLT CONN 8STR-12SLD
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Split-Bolt
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Surface Finishing:
- Electro Tin-Plated
- Type2:
- Mechanical connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Material:
- Copper Alloy
Blackburn 8HPS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Blackburn 8HPS split bolt connector take?
The 8HPS is rated for 8 AWG stranded down to 12 AWG solid, which is the range its name abbreviates (8STR-12SLD). Anything heavier than 8 stranded needs a larger split bolt in the same high-strength series.
2) Can I use this split bolt on copper conductors in a damp or corrosive location?
The body is copper alloy with an electro tin-plated finish. Tin plating is what lets it be used on copper without the plating wearing as a galvanic issue, and it holds up better than bare copper in damp panel or pull box conditions. It still needs taping or an insulating cover, since a split bolt is a bare mechanical connector.
3) Is the 8HPS good for aluminum wire, or copper only?
Treat it as a copper connector. It is a tin-plated copper alloy mechanical connector; for aluminum or aluminum-to-copper transitions you want a connector specifically marked AL9CU or dual rated, not this one.
4) Should I use a split bolt or a crimp lug for a 10 AWG tap in a junction box?
A split bolt like the 8HPS is the choice when you are tapping or splicing conductors in place and do not want to drag a hydraulic crimper into a box: it is a bolted mechanical connector, tightened with a wrench, and it can be opened later. Crimp connectors give you a permanent, smaller-profile joint but need the matching die and tool. For an 8 stranded to 12 solid range in a box that may be re-worked, the split bolt is the practical pick, just allow room for taping it out.
5) What exactly am I ordering with Blackburn part number 8HPS?
One high-strength split bolt connector, Blackburn MPN 8HPS, copper alloy with electro tin plating, rated 8 AWG stranded to 12 AWG solid and UL listed under E9809. Distributors cross it by that MPN alone, there is no finish or size option to specify.
6) Do I get one split bolt or a box of them?
The 8HPS sells by the each, so one connector per unit ordered. Splices generally need one per tap, so count your taps and order that quantity.
7) Is the Blackburn 8HPS made in the USA?
It is manufactured in Mexico. Worth knowing if you are bidding a job with domestic sourcing requirements on the material list.
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Does the Blackburn 8HPS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn 8HPS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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