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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Bolted
- Country Of Origin:
- India (IN)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Parallel Groove Clamp
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Connectors
- Product Size:
- Bolt Head 3/4 inch, Bolt Size 1/2 inch, Height 3-1/4 X Length 3-3/4 X Width 2-1/2 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
Blackburn PAA4009-3 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many conductors does the Blackburn PAA4009-3 parallel groove clamp connect?
The PAA4009-3 is a two-conductor parallel groove clamp. It clamps a pair of runs side by side in parallel grooves, so it works for a tap or splice between two cables, not a three-way connection. If you need to bring in a third conductor, you'll need a second clamp or a multi-conductor body.
2) Is the Blackburn PAA4009-3 aluminum or copper, and can I use it on copper conductors?
The body is aluminum. Aluminum parallel groove clamps are made for aluminum conductor runs; putting bare copper directly against an aluminum body creates a dissimilar metal couple, so for copper-to-aluminum work use a connector rated for that combination rather than this one.
3) Is the PAA4009-3 a bolted connector or does it need a crimp tool?
Bolted. You torque the 1/2 inch bolt down to compress the conductors in the grooves, so no hydraulic crimper, dies, or press tool are needed. That also means the connection can be taken apart and re-made, which a compression splice cannot.
4) What size wrench or socket do I need to install the PAA4009-3 clamp?
The clamping bolt is a 1/2 inch bolt with a 3/4 inch hex head, so a 3/4 inch socket or wrench turns it. Worth having on the truck before you get up the pole or in the vault, since there is no alternate drive on the head.
5) How much room do I need around the conductor to fit this Blackburn parallel groove clamp?
Plan for a body measuring 3-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/2 inches (height x length x width), plus wrench swing for the 3/4 inch hex head. In a crowded pull box or alongside a raceway, that footprint is the thing to check first.
6) What is the Blackburn PAA4009-3 actually used for on a grounding job?
It is a parallel groove clamp used for grounding and bonding, joining two conductors running alongside each other, effectively a bolted wire or cable splice. Typical uses are tapping a ground conductor into a run or splicing two lengths of aluminum conductor without cutting into a compression sleeve.
7) Does the Blackburn PAA4009-3 come insulated?
No insulation is supplied with it, the clamp is a bare aluminum body. If the splice needs to be covered, budget for separate tape, a cover, or a shrink boot as part of the job.
8) Do Blackburn PAA4009-3 clamps come in a pack or individually?
They sell individually, one clamp per each. For a grounding grid or a multi-tap run, count your connection points and order that quantity, since nothing here ships as a multi-pack.
9) Which Blackburn part number should I quote for the PAA400903 parallel groove clamp?
Order it as Blackburn PAA4009-3. PAA400903 is the same part written without the hyphen, so the two references are interchangeable on a purchase order.
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Does the Blackburn PAA4009-3 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn PAA4009-3 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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