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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- India (IN)
- Insulation Material:
- None
- Outside Diameter:
- 3/8 In
- Product Group:
- Wire & Cable Management
- Product Type:
- Parallel Groove Connector
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Type2:
- Mechanical connectors
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Connectors
- Product Material:
- Bronze
Blackburn VGC68 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire range does the Blackburn VGC68 vise lock connector take?
The VGC68 covers 6 AWG solid through 1/0 stranded down to 8 AWG stranded, per the product's stated range of 6/0 solid to 8 stranded. It is a mechanical parallel groove connector, so the conductors lay side by side in the grooves and the hex setscrew clamps them. Confirm your actual conductor sizes fall inside that range before you order, because a parallel groove body only grips within its rated groove capacity.
2) Do I need a crimp tool or die set to install the VGC68?
No. The VGC68 is a mechanical vise lock connector tightened with a hex wrench, so no hydraulic crimper, die set, or heat is involved. That is the practical reason crews pick a parallel groove connector over a compression sleeve for field taps and repairs where dragging a crimper to the location is not worth it.
3) Is the VGC68 connector suitable for direct burial or grounding electrode connections?
The body is bronze, which is the material normally specified for grounding and bonding connections where copper conductors are being tapped, including damp and buried applications. It is a bare mechanical connector with no insulation, so any insulation or protection over the finished joint has to be added in the field.
4) What size hole or space do I need to fit the Blackburn VGC68?
Plan for a 3/8 inch outside diameter on the connector body. That is the footprint you need clearance for inside a ground box, pull box, or against a structural member, and it matters when you are stacking taps close together on a run.
5) Can I use a parallel groove connector like this to tap a branch off a run without cutting it?
Yes, that is what the type is for. A parallel groove connector seats the run conductor and the tap conductor side by side in separate grooves and clamps both with the hex screw, so the main conductor stays continuous. If instead you need two conductor ends butted together in line, a splice or compression sleeve is the right part, not a parallel groove body.
6) What is the exact manufacturer part number for the Blackburn vise lock hex connector?
Blackburn VGC68. One model, no finish or size options to specify, so the part number alone identifies it on a purchase order.
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Does the Blackburn VGC68 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Blackburn VGC68 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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