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Panduit StructuredGround™ CTAPF6-12-C Compression Connector Tap, Copper
The Panduit StructuredGround™ CTAPF6-12-C is a copper compression connector tap engineered for high-strength, premium electrical performance in grounding and bonding work. Built for use with stranded copper code conductors, it is designed for tapping into an unbroken continuous main, splicing, and pig-tailing, with a Tap Size of 12-8 AWG and a Run Size of 8-6 AWG. It is UL Listed per UL486 and CSA Certified for use up to 600V, with a temperature rating to 90°C when crimped with Panduit or specified competitor crimping tools and dies.
Key Features
- Tap Size: Accepts 12-8 AWG tap conductors for connecting branch or ground conductors into the main run.
- Run Size: Rated for 8-6 AWG continuous main conductors, with a wide wire-range-taking capability that minimizes inventory requirements.
- Durable Construction: Solid copper body delivers high-strength, premium electrical conductivity for reliable, long-lasting grounding connections.
- Connection Type: Compression tap connector designed for tapping into an unbroken continuous main, splicing, and pig-tailing applications.
- Voltage & Temperature Rating: UL Listed per UL486 for use up to 600V and temperature rated to 90°C when crimped with Panduit or specified competitor crimping tools and dies.
- Wire Strip Length: 11/16 in. (17.5mm) strip length ensures proper conductor preparation before crimping.
- Finish: Brown color-coded body with a bare surface treatment for easy identification in the field.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed per UL486 for use up to 600V
- CSA Certified to 600V
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Tap Size: 12-8 AWG
- Run Size: 8-6 AWG
- Material: Copper
- Color: Brown
- Surface Treatment: Bare
- Application: Utility/Ground Grid
- Overall Length (In.): 0.67
- Overall Length (mm): 17
- Overall Width (mm): 8.1
- Overall Thickness (In.): 0.07
- Overall Thickness (mm): 1.8
- Inside Diameter (In.): 0.32
- Inside Diameter (mm): 8.1
- Wire Strip Length (In.): 11/16
- Wire Strip Length (mm): 17.5
- Std. Pkg. Qty.: 100
- UOM EA PK: PK
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- REACH Status: N
- California Pro65 Cancer: No
- Lead Content Indicator: N
- Mercury Content Indicator: N
- Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances: N
- Hazardous Material Flag: N
- ARRA Compliant: Y
Typical Applications
- Utility and Ground Grid Installations
- Grounding and Bonding Tap Connections
- Splicing Continuous Main Conductors
- Pig-Tailing Stranded Copper Conductors
- Electrical Grounding Grid Construction
Why Panduit?
Panduit's StructuredGround™ CTAPF6-12-C combines a high-strength copper body with UL486 listing and CSA certification to 600V, giving electrical professionals a dependable, code-compliant option for grounding and bonding taps. The wide wire-range-taking capability of the 12-8 AWG tap and 8-6 AWG run reduces the number of part numbers needed on hand, while RoHS compliance supports responsible material sourcing for utility and ground grid installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Color:
- Brown
- Product Type:
- Compression Tap
- Std. Pkg. Qty.:
- 100
- Min. Order UOM:
- Piece
- Std. Pkg. UOM:
- Piece
- California Pro65 Cancer:
- No
- Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances:
- N
- Lead Content Indicator:
- N
- Std Ctn Qty:
- 0
- Department:
- Electrical
- UOM EA PK:
- PK
- Sub Brand:
- StructuredGround™
- Standard Carton Weight Pounds:
- 0.0000
- Mercury Content Indicator:
- N
- Surface Treatment:
- Bare
- Any Reason Not to Sell:
- N
- Pallet Volume:
- 0.000000
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Hazardous Material Flag:
- N
- Pallet Quantity:
- 0
- Product Segment:
- IEI
- RoHS Compliant:
- Compliant
- Arra Compliant:
- Y
- Min Order Qty:
- 1.0000
- Pallet Weight:
- 0.0000
- For Use With:
- AWG wire only
- Product Material:
- Copper
- REACH Status:
- N
- Standard Carton Volume Ft3:
- 0.0000
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Connectors
- Application:
- Utility/Ground Grid
Panduit CTAPF2-12-C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use a CTAPF copper compression tap to pigtail grounds without cutting the main conductor?
That is exactly what it is built for. The CTAPF tap crimps onto an unbroken continuous main, so you can tap a branch or ground conductor off the run without cutting it. It also works for splicing and pig-tailing stranded copper conductors on utility and ground grid work.
2) Is the Panduit StructuredGround CTAPF tap UL Listed for 600V grounding work?
It is UL Listed per UL486 for use up to 600V and CSA Certified to 600V. Temperature rating is 90 C, but only when it is crimped with Panduit or the specified competitor crimping tools and dies.
3) How much insulation do I strip before crimping a CTAPF tap connector?
Strip 11/16 in. (17.5 mm) of insulation. That is the stated wire strip length for the copper CTAPF compression tap, and the conductor needs to be fully seated before you crimp.
4) Does the Panduit CTAPF compression tap meet RoHS and ARRA requirements for a federal or institutional job?
Yes on both. The copper CTAPF tap is RoHS compliant and flagged ARRA compliant, with no lead or mercury content and no California Prop 65 cancer listing. Country of origin is Mexico.
5) What are the dimensions of the CTAPF6-12-C tap, and will it fit in a tight enclosure?
It is a small barrel: 0.67 in. (17 mm) overall length, 8.1 mm wide, 0.07 in. (1.8 mm) thick, with a 0.32 in. (8.1 mm) inside diameter. That inside diameter is what accepts the stranded copper conductors before crimping.
6) How do I tell the CTAPF taps apart in the field once they are installed?
The CTAPF6-12-C is color coded brown with a bare surface treatment on solid copper, so inspectors and crews can identify the wire range at a glance without pulling the part number.
7) Does the CTAPF tap come in bulk packs or can I buy a single piece?
Standard package quantity is 100 pieces, but the minimum order is 1 piece, so you can take a handful for a punch list or a full pack for a ground grid build.
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Absolutely. The Panduit CTAPF2-12-C is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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