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SLEEVE,COMPRESSION CONNECTOR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Compression
- Country Of Origin:
- Mexico (MX)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Number Of Conductors:
- 2
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Compression Splice
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- ANSI C119.4 - meets the 40 percent partial tension requirement.
- Type2:
- Wire or cable compression splice
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Size:
- 6-3/4 inch
- Installation Category:
- None
Blackburn RCJ20 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Blackburn RCJ20 compression sleeve meet ANSI C119.4 for tension?
The RCJ20 splice meets ANSI C119.4 at the 40 percent partial tension level. That means it is rated to hold 40 percent of the conductor's rated strength, so it is acceptable where a partial-tension splice is specified but not where a full-tension splice is called for on a span under load.
2) Is the Blackburn RCJ20 insulated, or do I have to tape or cover the splice myself?
No insulation on the RCJ20. It is a bare compression sleeve, so the covering is on you, whether that is heat shrink, a cold shrink tube, or tape built up to the cable's insulation class. Plan the covering length around the sleeve's 6-3/4 inch body plus the stripped conductor on either side.
3) Is the Blackburn RCJ20 a mechanical bolted splice or does it need a crimp tool?
It is a compression connector, so it has to be crimped with a die set and a hydraulic or battery compression tool. There are no set screws or bolts. If you want a joint you can install with a wrench and re-enter later, you want a mechanical bolted splice instead.
4) How long is the Blackburn RCJ20 splice sleeve, and how much room do I need in the box or vault?
The sleeve measures 6-3/4 inches, so figure that plus bending room for both conductors when you are laying it out in a handhole, vault, or enclosure. It is a straight inline two-conductor splice, not a tap, so the finished joint runs in a single line.
5) Can I splice three conductors with one RCJ20, or is it strictly two?
Strictly two. The RCJ20 is a two-conductor inline compression splice, one conductor entering each end. For a third conductor you need a separate tap connector or an H-tap, not this sleeve.
6) How is the Blackburn RCJ20 sold, each or in a box?
Sold each. One RCJ20 sleeve makes one two-conductor splice, so order one per joint and add spares for miscrimps. It is manufactured in Mexico.
7) What is the part number to order for the Blackburn compression splice sleeve?
Order it as Blackburn RCJ20. That is the manufacturer part number for the bare two-conductor compression splice sleeve, sold individually.
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Does the Blackburn RCJ20 come with a warranty?
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